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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
State Rep. Steve Marino accused of domestic abuse from fellow lawmaker
"It can happen right here in our legislature, where abuse of power and threats to ruin a colleague's reputation, as well as threats of public shaming, can be used to intimidate fellow members of the legislature," Rep. Mari Manoogian said. "I am asking for privacy as I take steps to ensure my safety while I continue to represent my district and do the work of the people."
"It can happen right here in our legislature, where abuse of power and threats to ruin a colleague's reputation, as well as threats of public shaming, can be used to intimidate fellow members of the legislature," Rep. Mari Manoogian said. "I am asking for privacy as I take steps to ensure my safety while I continue to represent my district and do the work of the people."
State police investigating Rep. Steve Marino for domestic abuse claim made by fellow lawmaker
"I would hope that we find that there’s a misunderstanding, but it sure looks like that there’s a problem here that needs to be addressed," Roe said.
"I would hope that we find that there’s a misunderstanding, but it sure looks like that there’s a problem here that needs to be addressed," Roe said.
Biles: FBI turned ‘blind eye’ to reports of gymnasts’ abuse
The FBI made “fundamental” errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar and did not treat the case with the “utmost seriousness,” the Justice Department’s inspector general said Wednesday.
The FBI made “fundamental” errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar and did not treat the case with the “utmost seriousness,” the Justice Department’s inspector general said Wednesday.
Trump endorses challenger to Michigan Republican Fred Upton
Both Upton's challenger and a secretary of state candidate have pushed for an audit of the 2020 presidential election.
Both Upton's challenger and a secretary of state candidate have pushed for an audit of the 2020 presidential election.
Republicans launch Secure MI vote to tighten election law; critics call it obstructionist
Under the Secure MI vote petition drive, if the absentee ballots did not have a driver's license number or last four digits of Social Security Number - they wouldn't be counted unless they provided proper ID.
Under the Secure MI vote petition drive, if the absentee ballots did not have a driver's license number or last four digits of Social Security Number - they wouldn't be counted unless they provided proper ID.
Conservative hoaxers face record $5.1 million fine for illegal robocalls during 2020 election
Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman allegedly organized 85,000 robocalls that falsely warned minorities their 2020 election mail-in ballots would lead to their arrest and forced vaccination.
Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman allegedly organized 85,000 robocalls that falsely warned minorities their 2020 election mail-in ballots would lead to their arrest and forced vaccination.
Judge orders 9 Trump lawyers to face financial penalties, other sanctions over 2020 election lawsuit
In a scathing 110-page opinion, a federal judge ordered the lawyers allied with former President Donald Trump to pay the legal costs for months of court battles and ordered them while also sanctioning them.
In a scathing 110-page opinion, a federal judge ordered the lawyers allied with former President Donald Trump to pay the legal costs for months of court battles and ordered them while also sanctioning them.
2 Congressmen including Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer flew unannounced to Afghanistan
State Department and U.S. military officials were stunned by the move and had to divert resources for security. The representatives said it was their duty to provide oversight.
State Department and U.S. military officials were stunned by the move and had to divert resources for security. The representatives said it was their duty to provide oversight.
Former Michigan Congressman Paul Mitchell dead at 64
Mitchell served two terms in Congress before declining to run in 2020 and announcing he was leaving the Republican party over its efforts to overturn the election.
Mitchell served two terms in Congress before declining to run in 2020 and announcing he was leaving the Republican party over its efforts to overturn the election.
'Totally devoted'; friends, colleagues remember Carl Levin, Michigan's longest-serving senator
There was no shortage of praise being sung by Michigan officials, friends, family, and colleagues who said goodbye to one of Congress's longest-serving senators.
There was no shortage of praise being sung by Michigan officials, friends, family, and colleagues who said goodbye to one of Congress's longest-serving senators.
Secretary of State rebuffs requests by GOP for third-party election audit
"If they already performed the audits and they already know the results and everything was secure and like it says, was the safest and most secure election in history, if there is somebody reviewing that work, wouldn't they come to the same result?" asked Rep. Ryan Berman (R-District 39).
"If they already performed the audits and they already know the results and everything was secure and like it says, was the safest and most secure election in history, if there is somebody reviewing that work, wouldn't they come to the same result?" asked Rep. Ryan Berman (R-District 39).
State legislature halts Whitmer emergency powers, but health dept can be used to still issue orders
"I will not be voting yes today. I will be voting hell yes," said State Rep. Jack O'Malley (R-Lake Ann).
"I will not be voting yes today. I will be voting hell yes," said State Rep. Jack O'Malley (R-Lake Ann).
Farmington Hills man misidentified by facial recognition technology testifies at Congressional hearing
The Farmington Hills man who has sued Detroit police after being wrongfully identified by the department's facial recognition technology in a shoplifting investigation is testifying in front of a congressional subcommittee Tuesday.
The Farmington Hills man who has sued Detroit police after being wrongfully identified by the department's facial recognition technology in a shoplifting investigation is testifying in front of a congressional subcommittee Tuesday.
Trump lawyers could be penalized for pushing Michigan election case
A federal judge is considering financial penalties and sanctions against attorneys Sidney Powell and Lin Wood for pursuing what some have labeled as "frivolous claims"
A federal judge is considering financial penalties and sanctions against attorneys Sidney Powell and Lin Wood for pursuing what some have labeled as "frivolous claims"