Long-awaited investigation repudiates conspiracy theories and recommends Attorney General Dana Nessel launch probe of those who spread claims for personal gain.
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Weiser: ‘I won’t be canceled,’ after U-M regents call for his resignation
“I pledge to be part of a respectful dialogue going forward and challenge my colleagues and others to do the same,” Regent Ron Weiser said at a board meeting Friday. The group censured his harsh words about Democratic and GOP leaders.
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U-M regents weigh censure vote on Ron Weiser over 'witch' comments
A vote to censure is one of the few actions the body can take, since members are elected. Weiser’s comments have renewed debate over a longstanding culture of misogyny in state political circles.
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Michigan GOP chair calls Whitmer, Nessel, Benson ‘witches’ who should be burned
In a speech to Oakland County activists, state Republican Party Chair Ron Weiser also announced plans for a petition drive to tighten voting laws to give the GOP an edge.
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Aide who wrote Mike Shirkey’s apologies leaving to work for Dana Nessel
Amber McCann worked for three top Republican officials, but after a string of controversial statements from Mike Shirkey, she is joining Democrat Dana Nessel’s administration.
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Michigan GOP reps back Trump bid to overturn election; Nessel urges dismissal
Four of six Republican House members from Michigan and 15 state legislators support a lawsuit backed by President Donald Trump that seeks to overturn election results in four battleground states. Attorney General Dana Nessel says doing so would disenfranchise millions of voters.
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Michigan has no law against guns at polls, but Dana Nessel may clarify rules
Anyone can openly carry a gun, but guns are banned at some locations that are regularly used as polling places, such as churches and schools. The rules have caused confusion over the years.
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Nessel won’t enforce Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s COVID orders after court ruling
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says a Friday court order means she will no longer enforce Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s emergency coronavirus orders. At least one local health department is issuing orders instead, but the Legislature is unlikely to adopt sweeping measures favored by the governor.
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Nessel investigates Unlock Michigan petition drive
One longtime elections attorney said the attorney general’s probe could result in misdemeanor criminal charges against circulators, petition firms or others involved in the effort.
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Nessel sues DeVos to stop coronavirus funding to Michigan private schools
Michigan’s attorney general joined AGs in several states in suing U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos over CARES Act dollars going to private schools. A DeVos spokesperson said the funding is intended for all students.