Latest Michigan state government News
Prosecutor asks police to keep working gun investigation involving Michigan lawmaker
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan prosecutor on Friday asked police for more information in an investigation of a Republican lawmaker who was arrested after officers responded to reports of possible gunshots in the state's capital city. John Dewane said Lansing police submitted a...
Editorial Roundup: Ohio
Toledo Blade. June 12, 2024. Editorial: Ohio economy falling It is helpful to see the comma between Toledo and Ohio as a plus sign. The link between city and state is a key factor in the success of each. Right now Ohio is falling into serious decline and that hurts...
Attorney charged in voting machine tampering case announces run for Michigan Supreme Court
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — An attorney charged in connection with an effort to illegally access and tamper with voting machines in Michigan after the 2020 election said Thursday that he's running for the state's high court. Republican Matthew DePerno, a supporter of former President...
Editorial Roundup: Michigan
Traverse City Record-Eagle. June 7, 2024. Editorial: Strengthen disclosure laws now Perhaps you’ve received one of those carefully worded letters: Dear customer, you trusted your personal details to us and someone stole them. Maybe you were one of the...
Election certification disputes in a handful of states spark concerns over 2024 presidential contest
In Michigan's Upper Peninsula, two Republican members of a county canvassing board last month refused to sign off on the results of an election that led to the recall of three GOP members of the county commission. They did so only after state officials warned them it was their legal duty to record...
Michigan's U.S. Senate field set with candidates being certified for August primary ballot
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The top U.S. Senate candidates in Michigan cleared the final hurdle for the August primary ballot on Friday, with a state board confirming they submitted the required number of valid signatures. Michigan's Board of State Canvassers voted to place top...
Michigan lawmakers get final revenue estimates as they push to finalize the state budget
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — State economists delivered their final economic forecast this year for Michigan and indicated that tax revenue will continue to stabilize, which they see as a positive development following years of record surpluses driven by pandemic-related funds. Michigan...
Trump calls judge 'crooked' after facing a warning of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
FREELAND, Mich. (AP) — Donald Trump returned briefly to the campaign trail Wednesday and called the judge presiding over his hush money trial “crooked” a day after he was held in contempt of court and threatened with jail time for violating a gag order. Trump's remarks at...
Michigan Democrats win special elections to regain full control of state government
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democrats won back a majority in the Michigan House and restored their party’s full control of state government Tuesday thanks to victories in two special elections. Mai Xiong won the special election in the 13th District, which covers Warren and part of...
Editorial Roundup: Michigan
Detroit News. April 6, 2024. Editorial: Claw back grant used to buy $4,500 coffeemaker Let’s put in perspective that $4,500 coffeemaker purchased by a politically connected recipient of a $20 million state economic development grant. While it’s a...
