The Michigan House will remain at a 54-54 tie until replacements for two departing Democrats are seated in April 2024, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday.
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Michigan GOP critics seek to oust Kristina Karamo: ‘We’ve got the votes’
As the 2024 election nears, a movement is afoot to oust Michigan GOP Chair Kristina Karamo this month. Foes are recruiting potential successors, but others aren’t convinced the effort will work.
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In Michigan political ‘earthquake,’ U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee won’t run again
Michigan’s 8th Congressional District immediately becomes a “tossup” as Democratic U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee announces he will not seek re-election.
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Judge: Donald Trump can appear on Michigan ballot despite ‘insurrection’ challenge
Donald Trump can appear on Michigan’s presidential primary ballot, a state judge ruled Tuesday, rejecting lawsuits that sought to disqualify him because of an insurrection clause in the U.S. Constitution. Appeals are planned.
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Gun reform, tax cuts among dozens of Michigan laws taking effect in February
The Legislature is expected to adjourn for the year on Tuesday, so 67+ bills will take effect 91 days later on Feb. 13, including changes to abortion rights, pension taxes and gun regulations.
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Kicking Trump off Michigan ballot would wreak ‘havoc,’ his attorneys argue
Attorneys for Donald Trump appeared in Michigan court on Thursday to fight twin lawsuits that seek to keep him off 2024 presidential ballots, citing an insurrection clause in the U.S. Constitution. The judge expects to rule “quickly.”
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Michigan Legislature’s Dem majority to adjourn for year over GOP objections
Thursday’s session is expected to be the last day Michigan lawmakers will meet for the year. Republicans question why Dems want early shutdown when there’s much to do on roads, education and other issues.
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Michigan Democrats may adjourn for year next week, plan flurry of legislation
Michigan Democrats are rushing to finalize major bill packages on financial disclosure for lawmakers and energy reform because of presidential politics, a tenuous majority and upcoming hunting break.
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Donald Trump sues to stay on Michigan ballot as opponents seek disqualification
Former President Donald Trump sued Michigan on Tuesday in an attempt to ensure he will appear on the 2024 ballot, despite separate lawsuits seeking to disqualify him over the Capitol “insurrection.”
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Karamo blames ‘deep state,’ as Mackinac fundraiser drives GOP deeper in debt
‘At least it wasn’t a drunkfest,’ Michigan GOP chair Kristina Karamo says of money-losing Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference. Party needed loan to pay actor Jim Caviezel for a keynote address.