Legislators are looking to eliminate incentives to falsify signatures or lie to would-be signers.
Michigan Government
Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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Michigan may open up governor, Legislature to more transparency — in 2027
Panel approves plan to expand the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. Next up: A full House vote?
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Four years after George Floyd, Michigan lawmakers push police reforms in lame-duck
Plans would give police a ‘duty to intervene’ if a colleague uses excessive force, restrict no-knock warrants and require more extensive background checks for new officers.
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Michigan Republicans to push constitutional amendment requiring ID to vote
Proponents say IDs improve security. Foes say requirements target minorities. The GOP wants to ask voters whether they should be required.
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Michigan judge drops felonies for poll workers in double-voting case
The Michigan Attorney General’s Office said it may appeal the decision in St. Clair Shores involving two deputy election clerks. A man charged with voting absentee and in person will face trial.
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Michigan work zones, school buses to use cameras to catch traffic violators
Michigan will implement cameras in work zones to prevent construction-related crashes and on school buses to track people who fail to stop. The work-zone traffic systems can automatically issue tickets.
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Michigan Democrats look toward a future that some hope includes Pete Buttigieg
Michigan Democrats are charting their path forward after significant setbacks in the 2024 election.
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Michigan’s third unemployment director since 2020 is stepping down
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency Director Julia Dale told staffers she’s leaving to accept a job with a nonprofit. Appointed in 2021, Dale is the agency’s third director since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Michigan House battle was most expensive ever. Dems spent big, GOP won anyway
A record $67 million was spent in this year’s battle for the Michigan House – much of it by Democrats, who still lost their majority to Republicans.
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With clock ticking, Dems pitch fuel taxes, fees and tolls to fix Michigan roads
House Democrats are pitching new plans to fix Michigan roads – but they only have two weeks left in power.