Michigan SOS Jocelyn Benson violated campaign finance law — but won’t be punished May 19, 2025 | Simon D. Schuster in Michigan Government
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Obama, Eminem rally Detroit to supercharge Michigan vote for Kamala Harris October 23, 2024 | Janelle D. James in Michigan Government Former President Barack Obama urged Detroiters to “get off your couch and vote.” He was introduced by Eminem.
Michigan sounds alarm as syphilis spikes among women, infants October 22, 2024 | Robin Erb in Michigan Health Watch The venereal disease has increased more in recent years among women, including those who are pregnant. Six babies with congenital syphilis last year died.
Federal judge dismisses GOP lawsuit over Michigan voter rolls October 22, 2024 | Simon D. Schuster in Michigan Government GOP attorneys argued Michigan voter rolls were bloated because the state was not following federal law. A judge rejected those claims.
Fire danger remains high in Michigan, dry conditions continue October 22, 2024 | Janelle D. James in Michigan Environment Watch Several wildfires occurred over the weekend including a 100-acre fire in Baraga County in the Upper Peninsula due to dry conditions.
Judge rejects GOP lawsuit to disqualify overseas voters October 22, 2024 | The Associated Press in Michigan Government Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson criticized the lawsuit as frivolous and described Monday's ruling as a win for election integrity.
Dems push ‘Michigan Voting Rights Act.’ Election clerks have concerns October 22, 2024 | Hayley Harding, Votebeat in Michigan Government The legislation aims to fill gaps in federal law, but clerks worry it could add to the costs and burdens they already face with fast-changing rules.
Liz Cheney joins Kamala Harris for Michigan pitch to disaffected Republicans October 21, 2024 | Simon D. Schuster in Michigan Government At a Royal Oak event, former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney argued Republicans can ‘vote their conscience’ by privately voting for Harris.
As deer ravage suburbs, Michigan urges hunters: Do your part, shoot a doe October 21, 2024 | Kelly House in Michigan Environment Watch Michigan’s deer populations have soared to 2 million, so the state is tweaking regulations to encourage hunters to shoot more females.
Michigan 2020 vote machine tampering trial delayed — until after 2024 election October 21, 2024 | Jordyn Hermani in Michigan Government Pro-Trump attorney Stefanie Lambert was expected to stand trial Monday. But her defense lawyer raised new claims.