‘Help me get this done in Michigan,’ a co-conspirator texted a key lawmaker. The latest indictment alleges pressure from the Trump campaign urging state officials to help overturn his 2020 election loss
Jonathan Oosting
Whitmer signs $82B Michigan budget: ‘Good stuff’ or wasteful ‘spending spree’?
The governor signs a record budget that includes new money for business incentives, affordable housing, public safety — and plenty of ‘pork.’ Here’s what you need to know.
Michigan budget steers millions of no-bid tax dollars to for-profit firms
$18 million for condos, $9 million for a health startup and more: Champions say the money helps those in need; foes say it’s old-fashioned pork and government picking winners and losers.
Trump endorsed by full Michigan GOP congressional delegation
Every Michigan Republican serving in Congress is backing Trump’s bid to return to the White House, according to his campaign. The former president is leading in national polls while battling criminal indictments.
Who’s running for U.S. Senate in Michigan: Hill Harper joins Democratic primary
Hill Harper of ‘The Good Doctor’ fame joins Elissa Slotkin and four other Democrats in the race to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow. Three candidates have so far declared for the Republican primary.
Michigan House votes to expand hate crimes to protect gay, disabled residents
Democrats say the update to 1988 law is overdue. Republicans contend it criminalizes free speech.
Dems seek 8 days of early counting on absentee ballots to curb ‘chaos’
Democrats advanced bills that would give clerks up to 8 days to count absentee ballots before an election to reduce delays and misinformation. GOP lawmakers say it would open the door to election fraud.
Gov. Whitmer plans group to tackle Michigan’s population crisis
At the Mackinac Policy Conference next week, Gretchen Whitmer will announce a commission to develop policy recommendations to jump-start population growth, reimagine road funding and improve public education.
How to spend $10B: Stimulus funds bonuses, water, monthly checks in Michigan
Flush with federal cash, Michigan and its largest communities have announced nearly 900 separate projects that do far more than simply help them recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan may let candidates, officials use campaign funds for child care
Democrats say change would benefit working-class candidates. Republicans question ‘carve out’ for politicians.