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.

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."

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.

Peter Spadafore talks preparation for potential Capitol protest in Lansing

Police authorities, including the FBI, Lansing Police and Fire, Michigan State Police, and more, prepare for a potential protest at the Capitol on Sunday.

GOP replaces state board canvasser who certified Michigan election

Aaron Van Langevelde, the lone Republican on the Michigan State Board of Canvassers who voted to certify the election in November, was urged by party members to vote against the results.

MyPillow CEO: Kohl's, Bed Bath and Beyond, Wayfair dropping MyPillow

Some retailers are dropping MyPillow products from their stores, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell told FOX 9. This comes following the CEO's repeated claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election.

Actions by GOP attorneys general could damage credibility in courts

Some legal experts think the overt political involvement by the GOP AGs could have a lasting effect on how judges view actions from their offices.

Who is Kamala Harris? Answers to your questions about the vice president-elect

As Vice President-elect Kamala Harris reaches the culmination of her historic path to the White House, here are some of the most-asked questions about the former California senator.

Vice President Mike Pence offers congratulations in call to VP-elect Kamala Harris

Vice President Mike Pence has called his soon-to-be successor Kamala Harris to offer his congratulations, according to two people familiar with the conversation.