Criticism mounts for Michigan redistricting maps as minorities feel left out
As the Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission works to redraw Michigan's political lines, protesters voiced their displeasure with the way the first draft has been put together.
As the Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission works to redraw Michigan's political lines, protesters voiced their displeasure with the way the first draft has been put together.
Public invited to speak up on newly drawn voting district maps at TCF Center
The first stop Wednesday will be at Detroit's TCF Center. You will get the chance to voice concerns for 90 seconds in person or remotely. Starting at noon - you can sign up to speak on the MICRS website or dial 211.
The first stop Wednesday will be at Detroit's TCF Center. You will get the chance to voice concerns for 90 seconds in person or remotely. Starting at noon - you can sign up to speak on the MICRS website or dial 211.
Michigan redistricting commission seeks public input about proposed maps -- Find meeting times here
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is seeking public input about proposed legislative maps.
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is seeking public input about proposed legislative maps.
Michigan's political map being redrawn, Black community says they're being left out
Voters decided in 2018 to take the responsibility of drawing congressional lines away from politicians. But the first proposals aren't getting a lot of love, especially from people in Detroit.
Voters decided in 2018 to take the responsibility of drawing congressional lines away from politicians. But the first proposals aren't getting a lot of love, especially from people in Detroit.
Michigan redistricting commission to vote on draft maps during redistricting process
Michigan’s new redistricting commission is starting to vote on draft congressional and legislative plans.
Michigan’s new redistricting commission is starting to vote on draft congressional and legislative plans.
Senate leaders agree to extend debt ceiling, avoid default
Senate leaders announced an agreement Thursday to extend the government’s borrowing authority into December, temporarily averting an unprecedented federal default that experts say would devastate the economy.
Senate leaders announced an agreement Thursday to extend the government’s borrowing authority into December, temporarily averting an unprecedented federal default that experts say would devastate the economy.
Auto dealer Kevin Rinke spends $10M of own money in run for governor
FOX 2: "What does your wife say about putting $10 million into the campaign?" "She said you better win," he said.
FOX 2: "What does your wife say about putting $10 million into the campaign?" "She said you better win," he said.
Michigan Senate approves bill with voting restrictions, Whitmer likely to veto
Republicans in the Michigan Senate on Wednesday again passed legislation they argue would secure the vote, that critics counter would make it harder. The legislation advances photo ID, absentee ballot and other changes that face a surefire veto from Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer if they reach her desk.
Republicans in the Michigan Senate on Wednesday again passed legislation they argue would secure the vote, that critics counter would make it harder. The legislation advances photo ID, absentee ballot and other changes that face a surefire veto from Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer if they reach her desk.
Macomb County hires firm to examine election servers
The contractor will be paid roughly $16,000 to take apart the server to get a "complete forensic image" of it.
The contractor will be paid roughly $16,000 to take apart the server to get a "complete forensic image" of it.
President Joe Biden pushes Build Back Better in Michigan
The president's visit to Howell on Oct. 5 comes during a pivotal moment for the president's Build Back Better plan and the massive infrastructure bill in Congress - both plans are facing opposition from Republicans as well as members of Biden's own party.
The president's visit to Howell on Oct. 5 comes during a pivotal moment for the president's Build Back Better plan and the massive infrastructure bill in Congress - both plans are facing opposition from Republicans as well as members of Biden's own party.
Biden renews push for ‘Build Back Better,’ infrastructure spending plans in Michigan
“Our infrastructure used to be the best in the world. Literally, not figuratively, ” President Joe Biden said during his remarks Tuesday in Howell, Michigan.
“Our infrastructure used to be the best in the world. Literally, not figuratively, ” President Joe Biden said during his remarks Tuesday in Howell, Michigan.
'Housing will be more affordable:' How President Biden's 'Build Back Better' plan would benefit Michigan
President Joe Biden's "Build Back Better" plan would benefit Michigan in several ways.
President Joe Biden's "Build Back Better" plan would benefit Michigan in several ways.
Whitmer vetoes 4 Michigan election bills, says they perpetuate 'Big Lie'
The bills would have amended Michigan state election law to prohibit tabulators from being connected to the internet, limit access to voter files, mandate training for groups that appoint election challengers, as well as expand polling locations to include private settings.
The bills would have amended Michigan state election law to prohibit tabulators from being connected to the internet, limit access to voter files, mandate training for groups that appoint election challengers, as well as expand polling locations to include private settings.
Biden signs stopgap bill to avert government shutdown
President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill Thursday afternoon which will allow government funding through Dec. 3, averting a government shutdown.
President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill Thursday afternoon which will allow government funding through Dec. 3, averting a government shutdown.
Split Michigan Senate passes election-related bills
The Michigan Senate voted mostly along party lines to approve multiple new bills to change the way election results are collected and tabulated.
The Michigan Senate voted mostly along party lines to approve multiple new bills to change the way election results are collected and tabulated.
What happens when the government shuts down?
A government shutdown has occurred 20 times since Congress introduced the modern budget process in 1976. Here’s a look at what a shutdown means to you, as the potential for another one is on the horizon.
A government shutdown has occurred 20 times since Congress introduced the modern budget process in 1976. Here’s a look at what a shutdown means to you, as the potential for another one is on the horizon.
Michigan political leaders launch ballot drive to join state with national popular vote pact
Fifteen states and Washington D.C. have enacted laws supporting the popular vote movement. It won't go into effect until member states account for at least 270 electoral votes.
Fifteen states and Washington D.C. have enacted laws supporting the popular vote movement. It won't go into effect until member states account for at least 270 electoral votes.
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."
GOP’s Tom Leonard again running for Michigan attorney general
Former legislative leader Tom Leonard announced his candidacy for Michigan attorney general.
Former legislative leader Tom Leonard announced his candidacy for Michigan attorney general.
Michigan lawmakers OK $55B budget bills; $7.5B in virus relief left
Michigan lawmakers still need to decide how to allocate COVID-19 relief funds.
Michigan lawmakers still need to decide how to allocate COVID-19 relief funds.