Detroit woman charged with election law forgery during 2020 election ordered to trial
Using her guardianship business, a Detroit woman attempted to request absentee ballots for some of her clients and have them sent to her business last year.
3 residents of The Villages arrested for casting multiple votes in 2020 election, police say
The three voters — all residents of The Villages area — were arrested over the past two weeks.
AP Review: Far too little voter fraud in Michigan, other battleground states to tip 2020 election
A review of every potential case of voter fraud in the six battleground states where former President Donald Trump disputed the results yielded a number that would have made no difference in the 2020 election.
With new GM battery factory in mind, state approves $1.5 billion bill to land major business projects
Among the projects the state is eyeing is General Motors new electric vehicle battery factory. Several hundred million will also be available to restaurants and other businesses that lost money during the pandemic.
Michigan legislature poised to approve $841 million for pandemic relief, testing, rental assistance
The bulk of the money is from the federal government that will go to schools, airports, and emergency rental aid.
Trump-allied lawyers ordered to pay Detroit and Michigan $175K
The fines are sanctions for abusing the court system with a sham lawsuit challenging the 2020 election, a judge said when ordering the attorneys to pay up.
Congresswomen, community activists rally for passage of Build Back Better
"I've had eight floods in Dearborn since June," said Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-12th District). "We need to build that resiliency. It's real - from flooding - to wildfires in California."
Defendants in animal abuse cases would pay shelter fees before conviction, Michigan House-approved bill says
The state House overwhelmingly approved the bill, which would offset the costs of shelter and vet fees onto the owner as criminal proceedings worked through the court.
Republican lawmakers pass school voucher bills Whitmer promises to veto
Students attending private schools could get up to $7,830 to pay for educational expenses. A financial review estimates as much as $500 million in state tax revenue could be cut.
Prosecutor: No charges for Metro Detroit rep. following allegations he threatened fellow lawmaker
Michigan State Police had been investigating allegations against Harrison Township Rep. Steve Marino after Birmingham Rep. Mari Manoogian said he sent threatening texts.
Michigan House approves elimination of "tampon tax" for first time
The legislation still needs to pass the Senate before the 6% tax on menstrual products can clear the legislature. A fiscal report estimates Michigan will lose out on $7 million annually.
Former Michigan Rep. Dale Kildee who served in Congress for 36 years dead at 92
Prior to entering politics, Dale Kildee had taught Latin to high school students before entering politics. He'd go on to work on childhood education, promote nutrition programs, and was an advocate for the auto industry.
Whitmer vetoes legislation in budget, allows voting machines to be online for Election Day
Another veto that has some scratching their heads is the governor's veto that would have created polling places at senior centers around the state. She said the bill would actually make it more difficult for seniors to vote.
State Rep. Andrea Schroeder dies at 57 of stomach cancer
She passed away after a long, hard-fought battle against stomach cancer. Schroeder represented the 43rd district that includes Lake Angelus Clarkston, Independence Township, and part of Waterford.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer to sign 2022 budget Wednesday, will deem some Covid sections unconstitutional
Whitmer’s office had already said she would block two sections affecting local health departments that Republicans hoped to secure during budget agreements.
Michigan's Debbie Dingell, Georgia' Marjorie Taylor Greene get in abortion rights shouting match
Dingell shouted about a "lack of civility." "You know what?" Greene responded, "Killing a baby up until birth is a lack of civility. It’s called murder." "We have lots of laws we follow," Dingell retorted. "You should practice the basic thing you're taught in church: Respect your neighbor."
New $70B state budget helps child care, state police and direct care health workers
The House Republicans also inserted language restricting the ability of the state and local governments to impose mask mandates on K-12, college students and others. The governor's office is researching the issue. Whitmer does not favor that and she could veto those restrictions.
Michigan's budget plan boosts child care, equips state police with body cams, increases nursing home wages
In order to secure the budget deal, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer agreed not to issue COVID-19 vaccine requirements that extend beyond President Joe Biden's rules.
Michigan lawmaker told another lawmaker he hoped her 'car explodes on the way in,' text messages show
In another text, Rep. Steve Marino told Rep. Mari Manoogian “You’re truly the worst human being I’ve ever met. I mean that with the utmost sincerity. Just a parasite.” The two had a previous relationship that ended more than a year ago.
Michigan lawmakers, governor reach state budget agreement
Both parties entered negotiations backed with a big surplus in consumer spending and other coronavirus relief funds, which likely eased what can be a tough legislative process.