Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones headed to trial in connection with drunken driving crash
Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones is headed to trial in connection with a drunken driving crash in Livingston County.
Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones is headed to trial in connection with a drunken driving crash in Livingston County.
GOP donor funds South Dakota National Guard troops in Texas
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem will use a donation from a Republican donor to fund a deployment of National Guard troops to the U.S. border with Mexico.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem will use a donation from a Republican donor to fund a deployment of National Guard troops to the U.S. border with Mexico.
Michigan Republicans pass bills to require ID to vote; Whitmer to veto
The Michigan Senate has pushed through a wave of bills that would require a photo ID to vote. It was passed along party lines and will likely get passed in the House as well. But faces a certain veto by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
The Michigan Senate has pushed through a wave of bills that would require a photo ID to vote. It was passed along party lines and will likely get passed in the House as well. But faces a certain veto by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Capitol riot: Questions linger in wake of Senate report
A bipartisan Senate report released last week details security failures surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and recommends how to fix them.
A bipartisan Senate report released last week details security failures surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and recommends how to fix them.
Michigan officials fear conspiracy theorists will fill election worker shortage
"These conspiracy theorists are in it for the long haul. They're in it to completely crumble our republic, and they're looking at these election administrator positions," said Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum, a Democrat. "They're playing the long game."
"These conspiracy theorists are in it for the long haul. They're in it to completely crumble our republic, and they're looking at these election administrator positions," said Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum, a Democrat. "They're playing the long game."
G-7 leaders pledge 1B COVID-19 vaccines to countries
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Sunday pledged more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nation.
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Sunday pledged more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nation.
G-7 Summit: Biden wants fellow leaders to call out, compete with China
China is not a G-7 member, but it was a top priority for President Biden on the second day of this year's summit.
China is not a G-7 member, but it was a top priority for President Biden on the second day of this year's summit.
Biden’s election rebounded America’s global image, Pew research shows
A new study from the Pew Research Center shows the world has a more favorable view of the U.S. as President Joe Biden settles into the White House.
A new study from the Pew Research Center shows the world has a more favorable view of the U.S. as President Joe Biden settles into the White House.
DOJ to probe department's seizure of Democrats' data during Trump era
The Justice Department is investigating department actions during the Trump administration after revelations that the DOJ seized phone data from House Democrats in 2018.
The Justice Department is investigating department actions during the Trump administration after revelations that the DOJ seized phone data from House Democrats in 2018.
Michigan House approves new financial disclosure and lobbying rules
Michigan is among just two states where lawmakers do not have to file disclosure reports, which can reveal conflicts of interest.
Michigan is among just two states where lawmakers do not have to file disclosure reports, which can reveal conflicts of interest.
GOP's 'Dream ticket' for governor over as Candice Miller 'content' in Macomb County job
If Michigan Republicans were hoping for an apparent dream ticket for Governor of ex-Detroit Police Chief James Craig and Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, the dream is over.
If Michigan Republicans were hoping for an apparent dream ticket for Governor of ex-Detroit Police Chief James Craig and Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, the dream is over.
Michigan Secretary of State adding 350,000 more appointments, greeters to some branches
Half of the new appointments are already available while the other half will be added to the system on an incremental basis.
Half of the new appointments are already available while the other half will be added to the system on an incremental basis.
In 16 bill package, Democrats push to ban chokeholds by Michigan police, GOP calls it overreaction
Republicans say there isn't a need for 16 bills to reform the way Michigan policing is done but Democrats say just because we haven't seen police brutality here, doesn't mean it couldn't and doesn't happen.
Republicans say there isn't a need for 16 bills to reform the way Michigan policing is done but Democrats say just because we haven't seen police brutality here, doesn't mean it couldn't and doesn't happen.
Frmr Detroit Police Chief James Craig praised by Detroit Democrat
When Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced his retirement in May, it was believed it would be so he could seek political office - namely the governor of Michigan. He quickly received support from many Republican leaders and is now garnering praise from a Detroit Democrat.
When Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced his retirement in May, it was believed it would be so he could seek political office - namely the governor of Michigan. He quickly received support from many Republican leaders and is now garnering praise from a Detroit Democrat.
Michigan increasingly accepting of COVID-19 vaccine and hybrid work, new survey shows
The survey also found high energy for voting in the 2022 election, indicating motivation for casting a ballot next year might be equal to the 2020 presidential election. But the package of voting bills the legislature considered got mixed reviews.
The survey also found high energy for voting in the 2022 election, indicating motivation for casting a ballot next year might be equal to the 2020 presidential election. But the package of voting bills the legislature considered got mixed reviews.
G-7 leaders agree to make tech giants pay fair taxes
The world’s richest countries have signed a landmark agreement committing them to confronting corporate tax avoidance and making sure giant tech companies pay their fair share.
The world’s richest countries have signed a landmark agreement committing them to confronting corporate tax avoidance and making sure giant tech companies pay their fair share.
Republican who called Michigan Democrats "witches" won't have name removed from UofM campus
The chairman of the Michigan Republican Party referred to Democratic leaders in the state as "witches" last May during a meeting with GOP activists. The University of Michigan Board of Regents censured him in response.
The chairman of the Michigan Republican Party referred to Democratic leaders in the state as "witches" last May during a meeting with GOP activists. The University of Michigan Board of Regents censured him in response.
Michigan senate: Lawmakers should know when Whitmer leaves state
Senate Republicans voted to require the lieutenant governor to make a “good-faith effort” to notify legislative leaders when the governor has left Michigan.
Senate Republicans voted to require the lieutenant governor to make a “good-faith effort” to notify legislative leaders when the governor has left Michigan.
Michigan Secretary of State requests $25M to reduce branch office backlog
A logjam of driver's license and ID renewals over 13 months has created a massive backlog. The funding would add 500,000 appointment slots through September.
A logjam of driver's license and ID renewals over 13 months has created a massive backlog. The funding would add 500,000 appointment slots through September.
Westland mayoral candidate accused of offensive social media posts, residency questions
"Every time somebody calls him out about something he posted that was derogatory or negative, he claims that his Facebook has been hacked," said Tricia Ray. "Like, his Facebook has probably been hacked 150 times in the last six weeks according to him."
"Every time somebody calls him out about something he posted that was derogatory or negative, he claims that his Facebook has been hacked," said Tricia Ray. "Like, his Facebook has probably been hacked 150 times in the last six weeks according to him."