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Detroit lawmaker posts racist threatening voicemail saying she should be lynched

Detroit lawmaker posts racist threatening voicemail saying she should be lynched

A Detroit Democrat posted the voicemail on her Facebook where a woman on the other line says she should be swinging from a rope amid several other racist remarks.

December 7, 2020 7:03am EST
Michigan legislators mail letter offering praise - and advice - for Detroit Lions coaching change

Michigan legislators mail letter offering praise - and advice - for Detroit Lions coaching change

Dozens of Michigan State House legislators mailed a letter to the owner of the Detroit Lions praising the recent coaching change and offered a recommendation for the next coach.

December 4, 2020 7:14pm EST
Trump didn't ask Michigan Republicans to "interfere" in election, Speaker Chatfield says

Trump didn't ask Michigan Republicans to "interfere" in election, Speaker Chatfield says

President Donald Trump did not ask Michigan Republicans to break the law or interfere in the state's election, House Speaker Lee Chatfield said of a meeting between the two on Friday.

November 23, 2020 10:29am EST
Republican leadership slaps down calls to impeach Michigan governor

Republican leadership slaps down calls to impeach Michigan governor

GOP leadership in the Michigan legislature slapped down calls from Republican lawmakers to impeach Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over COVID-19 rules.

November 19, 2020 8:41am EST
Oakland County Republican calls for Whitmer's impeachment

Oakland County Republican calls for Whitmer's impeachment

An Oakland County Republican who serves in the Michigan legislature as a state rep for Milford called for the impeachment of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

November 16, 2020 8:51am EST
LIVE AT 1:30: Michigan Gov. Whitmer introduces bipartisan legislation

LIVE AT 1:30: Michigan Gov. Whitmer introduces bipartisan legislation

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to announce bipartisan legislation Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.

November 10, 2020 1:24pm EST
Republicans retain majority in Michigan's State House

Republicans retain majority in Michigan's State House

The Michigan State House will remain a Republican-majority governing body following the 2020 election.

November 6, 2020 11:42am EST
Michigan November election guide: register to vote, absentee ballots, important deadlines

Michigan November election guide: register to vote, absentee ballots, important deadlines

The 2020 general election is scheduled for Nov. 3. For anyone planning on voting, there's plenty of ways for residents to get registered and cast their ballot.

October 28, 2020 9:51pm EDT
Livonia state senator urges bill to ban guns from Capitol after kidnap suspects attended open carry protest

Livonia state senator urges bill to ban guns from Capitol after kidnap suspects attended open carry protest

Sen. Dayna Polehanki spoke to FOX 2 about her safety concerns and what the intent of her impassioned speech was.

October 9, 2020 11:59pm EDT
Michigan lawmakers unveil and approve $62.7B state budget

Michigan lawmakers unveil and approve $62.7B state budget

Michigan lawmakers passed a state budget on Wednesday that avoids major cuts that had been feared due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 24, 2020 9:31am EDT
GOP's $1.3 billion 'Return to Learn Plan' calls for $800 per student, $500 hazard pay for teachers

GOP's $1.3 billion 'Return to Learn Plan' calls for $800 per student, $500 hazard pay for teachers

House and Senate GOP lawmakers are planning to release their 'Return to Learn' academic plan that will work as a roadmap for school districts preparing for the 2020-21 school year

June 23, 2020 1:20pm EDT
Michigan State Supreme Court declines to fast-track GOP-led lawsuit against Whitmer

Michigan State Supreme Court declines to fast-track GOP-led lawsuit against Whitmer

The state supreme court declined a request from Republicans to bypass the Court of Appeals and hear their suit over the governor's emergency powers.

June 5, 2020 7:01am EDT
WATCH LIVE: Judge hears arguments in lawsuit over governor's emergency powers

WATCH LIVE: Judge hears arguments in lawsuit over governor's emergency powers

Attorneys representing both the GOP and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a lawsuit over emergency powers will argue in front of a judge Friday.

May 14, 2020 2:25pm EDT
Judge to hear oral arguments in GOP lawsuit against Gov. Whitmer's emergency powers

Judge to hear oral arguments in GOP lawsuit against Gov. Whitmer's emergency powers

A judge will listen in on oral arguments from attorneys in a lawsuit filed by GOP lawmakers against the Michigan governor on Friday.

May 14, 2020 2:22pm EDT
Protesters converge on Lansing for third demonstration over governor's stay home orders

Protesters converge on Lansing for third demonstration over governor's stay home orders

With tensions continuing to boil, a third protest in Lansing is scheduled as critics of the Michigan Governor's stay-home order planned to demonstrate on the capitol lawn Thursday morning.

May 14, 2020 7:15am EDT
Mich. Republican House Speaker pushes for Whitmer to work with lawmakers on COVID-19 response 

Mich. Republican House Speaker pushes for Whitmer to work with lawmakers on COVID-19 response 

Republican Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield is hoping to move past the fight and into a place of progress - but on Friday, a judge will hear oral arguments from the suit filed by House and Senate members claiming that  Gov. Whitmer's emergency orders are invalid.

May 11, 2020 6:41pm EDT
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says Capitol Commission has authority to ban guns in the Capitol

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says Capitol Commission has authority to ban guns in the Capitol

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sent a letter to the Michigan State Capitol Commission saying that the Commission has the legal authority to prohibit guns in the state Capitol, should it choose to do so.

May 8, 2020 1:47pm EDT
Armed escort volunteers to walk rattled state rep to Capitol after recent Lansing protests

Armed escort volunteers to walk rattled state rep to Capitol after recent Lansing protests

The armed trek was uneventful and unimpeded by authorities, somewhat similar to last week's protest, but by design.

May 8, 2020 12:54am EDT
Calling her orders unconstitutional, GOP lawmakers sue Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over executive powers

Calling her orders unconstitutional, GOP lawmakers sue Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over executive powers

GOP leaders from the Michigan legislature unveiled a lawsuit against the Michigan governor Wednesday.

May 6, 2020 9:52am EDT
Whitmer fending off litigation on multiple fronts as GOP works to limit governor's powers

Whitmer fending off litigation on multiple fronts as GOP works to limit governor's powers

Michigan Republicans are mounting multiple efforts of litigation aimed at curbing the governor's powers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 5, 2020 10:59am EDT
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