Michigan legislature reveals nearly $700K in confidential severance deals
The disclosure from the Michigan legislature follows intense criticism of the governor for two high-end payments to former public employees who left the job.
House passes sweeping voting rights bill over Republicans' opposition
House Democrats passed sweeping voting and ethics legislation Wednesday over unanimous Republican opposition, advancing to the Senate what would be the largest overhaul of the U.S. election law in at least a generation.
Benson: 2020 election was Michigan's "most secure" in history
More than 250 audits reaffirmed the state's election results, including vote totals in both Antrim and Wayne counties - the source of a vast amount of misinformation about the 2020 election in Michigan.
Advocates launch ballot drive to open Michigan governor, legislature to public-records requests
Michigan is one of just two states that exempt the governor's office and the legislature from open-records requests. Efforts to end exemptions have died in the state Senate in recent years.
Metro Detroit man unveils voter app, hopes for 500k users by midterm
Myron Ragsdale of 4th & Main media creates "Info Vote" to try and boost voter turnout among black millennials
Two men charged for threatening Michigan Sen. Stabenow, Rep. Slotkin, state judge
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced charges against two men for making threatening phone calls to Senator Debbie Stabenow and Representative Elissa Slotkin and a circuit court judge all connected to the 2020 Election.
Former Michigan House Speaker steps down from development group days after being hired
Lee Chatfield, who served in the Michigan legislature for six years before taking a position with a Kalamazoo-based economic development corporation, stepped down over his criticisms of LGBT protections.
Dominion Voting Systems sues MyPillow, CEO Mike Lindell for defamation over election claims
Dominion Voting Systems, an election-technology company, alleges defamation in the lawsuit and is seeking more than $1.3 billion in damages.
Aid to embattled Senate Majority leader leaving for job in Attorney General's office
Amber McCann, Mike Shirkey's deputy chief of staff and press secretary who has worked with three GOP senate majority leaders will start work in the department's public information and education office.
Secretary of State pushes for election changes including early in-person voting
There are several parts to the Democrat's plan including limiting how close to a polling place people can open carry. To make it happen, it will take work between both sides of the political aisle.
Michigan GOP leader Shirkey on hot mic doubles down after Capitol riot hoax claim
Mike Shirkey finds himself at the center of controversy after a video posted online filmed him describing the Capitol Riot on Jan. 6 a "hoax" and "all staged."
State police says in lawsuit 7 top officials used encrypted messaging app
Some MSP officials under investigation after using the encrypted messaging app "Signal."
New Hampshire woman indicted for making threats of violence toward Wayne County board canvasser
Monica Palmer, the Republican member of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers, became the target of violent threats after she refused to certify the county's election results in November.
Michigan GOP rejects five more Whitmer appointees over pandemic restrictions
The state GOP has blocked appointees from the governor twice now after rejecting 13 nominees last week. Republicans in the legislature want more input in pandemic restrictions ordered by the health department.
Michigan Democratic leaders seek to disbar attorneys who handled election fraud investigation
In a press release, Attorney General Dana Nessel said all four attorneys filed lawsuits "based on falsehoods and used their law license in an attempt to disenfranchise Michigan voters" which undermined the faith of the public and eventually led to violence and unrest.
LIVE AT 11: GOP gives State of State address response amid growing feud with governor
During a call with media, Gov. Whitmer said the GOP's decision to withhold funds for education unless she relinquished authority over in-person learning rules in school "cruel."
GOP's $3.5 billion recovery plan threatens school funding if Whitmer doesn't relinquish powers
The Michigan GOP has released their own $3.5 billion Covid relief plan that makes education and vaccine distribution funding contingent on the state shifting authority away from making decisions on in-person learning and vaccine mandates.
‘American aspiration’: Vice President Kamala Harris addresses nation after making history
Kamala Harris made history on Wednesday, becoming the country's first Black, first Asian and first female second-in-command, after being inaugurated alongside President Joe Biden.
Bernie Sanders’ mittens: Vermont senator’s Inauguration Day outfit lights up social media
Sen. Bernie Sanders drew attention on social media during Wednesday’s 2021 presidential inauguration for an unlikely reason: his outfit.
Small group of protesters act peacefully at state Capitol among heavy police presence
Michigan State Capitol protests are quiet amid heavy police and military presence.