Tag: Michigan state government
Ex-Detroit chief Craig launches Michigan governor campaign
LANSING, Mich. — Republican ex-Detroit police chief James Craig launched his campaign for governor on Wednesday, seeking to become Michigan's first Black governor with...
FBI agent in investigation of Whitmer kidnap plot is charged
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — An FBI agent who testified about an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is facing an assault charge,...
Trump lawyers might be penalized over Michigan election case
DETROIT — A federal judge is considering whether to order financial penalties or other sanctions against some of former President Donald Trump's lawyers who...
Michigan Republicans pass bills to add voter ID requirements
LANSING, Mich. — Republicans who control the Michigan Senate passed legislation Wednesday that would mandate a photo ID to vote in person and add...
Athletes abused by late doctor demand U-Michigan probe
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Former athletes on Wednesday urged the University of Michigan's governing board to launch a full investigation of sexual abuse committed...
U-Michigan won’t drop GOP donor’s name over ‘witches’ remark
DETROIT — The University of Michigan will keep the name of a prominent Michigan Republican on a campus building despite his description of Gov....
State orders unregistered facility to halt cremations
YPSILANTI, Mich. — State licensing officials have ordered a southeastern Michigan company to stop performing cremations after an anonymous complaint of improperly stored bodies,...
AP Interview: Michigan official warns of democracy threats
LANSING, Michigan — Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson serves as the chief election official in Michigan, working alongside nearly 1,700 local officials who administer...
Whitmer administration rescinds rule she violated at bar
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration on Monday rescinded a rule that limits restaurant tables to no more than six people, a...
Michigan governor apologizes for social distancing blunder
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer apologized Sunday after apparently violating state-mandated social distancing guidelines at an East Lansing bar and grill.
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