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Former Michigan Democratic Party Official Charged With Embezzling From Vulnerable Adult
Charges come after heavy and sustained GOP pressure
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Former U.S. Attorney Drops Out Of Michigan Attorney General Race, Opening Opportunity For Others
“I am deeply grateful for the extraordinary support I have received across Michigan,” candidate Mark Totten said in a statement. “
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces Death Of Her Father, Richard Whitmer
“He was my best friend, most trusted counselor, and next-door neighbor until I moved into the Governor’s Residence,” Gov. Whitmer said.
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Gilchrist Endorsement Blitz Shows Strength In Late-Game Bid To Be Michigan's Next Secretary Of State
Gilchrist left the gubernatorial race, citing his intention to play a bigger role against federal threats to meddle in upcoming elections.
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‘Trump Loyalty' Ad War Exposes A New Vulnerability For John James In Michigan Gubernatorial Hunt
Trump has lamented that Republicans needed to hold the House for fear he might be impeached if the chamber flips to Democrats.
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Embezzlement Trial Date Reset For Late February For Former Michigan House Speaker And His Wife
Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife, Stephanie Chatfield, are charged with running a criminal enterprise.
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Michigan Bills To Provide Outpatient Treatment For Misdemeanor Defendants Advance To Full House
Judge Mack explained that the state’s code was “designed to wait for crisis before acting, which meant intervention often came too late.”
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Leonard Joins Push Against Data Centers In Michigan, Calling For Moratorium, End To Subsidies
“Michigan families are literally paying the price for corporate land grabs,” Fmr. House Speaker Tom Leonard said in a statement.
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Detroit Launches Largest Community Engagement Effort To Tap Input From Every Neighborhood
The survey is available online but also can be filled out in person through community canvassing partners that will be around the city.
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Nessel, Superintendents Call Trump Policies Destabilizing For Public Education At Roundtable
“My concern moving forward is that federal funding could be in jeopardy,” Michigan Supt. Glenn Maleyko said after the roundtable.
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Lawyers And Advocates Express Unanimous Support For Proposal To Bar Most ICE Arrests At Courthouses
The rule would prohibit any civil arrests from taking place in a courthouse “while attending a court proceeding."
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Michigan's Huizenga Leads Republicans Expressing Concern About Trump's Plans For Venezuela
“When are we going to get to either recognizing González or an actual fair election that the results will be recognized?” Huizenga asked.
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Gilchrist Leaves Michigan Gubernatorial Hunt, Announces Secretary Of State Bid Instead
The lieutenant governor’s decision to exit the race for Michigan’s top office comes amid fundraising woes in an already crowded field.
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Detroit's Seniors Are Facing A Winter Crisis Most People Never See
Older women are more vulnerable to hunger, unsafe cold and isolation. They’re also reluctant to reach out for help.
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Year-End Reports From Michigan's Environmental Agency Show Progress On Several Persisting Issues
2026 agency efforts will focus on drinking water, contaminated sites, dam safety and clean energy.
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Michigan Politicos Split Along Party Lines On Trump Decision To Seize And Jail Venezuela's Maduro
The Venezuelan president’s 2024 reelection was determined by many countries, including the U.S., to be illegitimate.
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USPS Says Mail-In Ballots Might Not Get Postmark On Same Day They're Dropped Off
The USPS rule says “the postmark date does not necessarily indicate the first day that the Postal Service had possession of the mailpiece."
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Status Report: Michigan's Federal Lawsuits Against The Trump Administration
There are 40 lawsuits that Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has been a part of in 2025.
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Swartz Drops Out Of Michigan's 4th Congressional District Race, McCann Vows To Defeat Huizenga
No what seat I run for, I’ll always fight to make sure Michiganders choose their politicians — not the other way around,” Swartz wrote.
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Chatfield Aides Sentenced To Probation After Pleading Guilty To Felony Charges
As a condition of their plea agreements, both Minards have agreed to offer truthful testimony in future hearings.
