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2 years

MSU students have begun a sit in at the Michigan Capitol following the shooting at MSU, sitting in the same formation they would for lockdown drills at school.

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Michigan Supreme Court rules 5-2 that sexual orientation is protected under Michigan's anti-discrimination law, the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. Justice Elizabeth Clement, a Republican-nominated justice, wrote the majority opinion.

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A portion of the line in Macomb County’s Washington Twp ahead of a cold and rainy rally for President Donald Trump — his third of five in Michigan in the space of a week.

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No surprise that the best part of Chicago is named after Michigan.

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BREAKING: Oakland Judge James Cunningham issues temporary restraining order blocking county prosecutors from enforcing the state abortion ban. Hearing scheduled for Wednesday

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4 years

ICYMI: Poll finds Whitmer's job approval beats Trump's job approval in Michigan: Voters approved of Whitmer’s handling of the pandemic by 61% They approved of Trump’s handing of the pandemic by 39% via @detroitnews

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs into law changes to the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act, adding protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. “I am excited to put our state on the right side of history,” Whitmer said.

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Sparrow Hospital has received five victims transported from MSU, per Sparrow spokesman John Foren. There are no details on their conditions.

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4 years

More than an hour before the “Operation Gridlock” rally, trucks bedecked in flags, pulling boat trailers, sporting hand painted messages on their roofs have gathered around the state Capitol. A decent amount of protesters are on foot as well.

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5 years

BREAKING: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to announce the closure of all K-12 school buildings.

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2 years

Michigan Supreme Court has ordered the Reproductive Freedom for All ballot initiative certified for the November election, according to the ballot committee and opponents.

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2 years

David Hogg, cofounder of March for our Lives, speaking near the Department of Education building this morning calling for the passage of addl gun regulations in Michigan following the shooting at MSU. He’s joined by Sen Rosemary Bayer + state board of ed chair Pamela Pugh

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4 years

Fencing is coming down around the state Capitol this morning, the day after inauguration. And in downtown Lansing, crews are beginning to remove plywood from businesses and office buildings.

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1 year

All Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan UAW workers walked out at 12:01 and will be on strike until a deal is reached with the company, said Steve Dawes, UAW Region 1D director. That’s about 1,100 employees.

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2 years

Michigan House votes 64-45 to put protections into the state’s anti-discrimination law for sexual orientation and gender identity, with several Republicans voting in support.

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2 years

House Speaker bans employees from carrying firearms on House property via @detroitnews

House Speaker bans employees from carrying firearms on House property

Michigan House employees will no longer be able to carry a firearm or other weapons on House property under a policy conveyed by leadership Monday.

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Michigan Gov. Whitmer to speak on final night of Democratic convention via @detroitnews

Michigan Gov. Whitmer to speak on final night of Democratic convention

Michigan's governor is expected to speak from the main stage at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, the last night of the four-day confab.

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3 years

Spotted in Lansing: Man in elf costume fixing lights on the Romney building, where the governor’s office is located.

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1 year

Former Michigan GOP co-chair Meshawn Maddock and Mari-Ann Henry are appearing in court today via Zoom for a probable cause conference on charges related to their signing of a false slate of electors in the 2020 election.

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3 years

Michigan House candidate Mellissa Carone has been disqualified from the Macomb County ballot after she submitted a faulty affidavit attesting that she had no outstanding campaign finance issues. via @detroitnews w/ @CraigDMauger

Michigan House candidate Mellissa Carone disqualified from Macomb ballot

House candidate Mellissa Carone has been disqualified from the Macomb County ballot after she submitted a faulty affidavit.

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2 years

Michigan clerks had received requests for 2,015,386 absentee ballots + voters had returned 1,678,340 completed absentee ballots as of Monday evening, per SOS Benson estimated last week that a total of 4.3M people will vote in Tuesday's election, putting it on par w/ 2018 turnout

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2 years

Chris Rozman says suspect in MSU shooting located outside MSU campus and has died of self inflicted gunshot would. “This truly has been a nightmare that we are living tonight.”

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2 years

Inbox: State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky, D-Livonia, to serve as speaker pro tem in January under Speaker-elect Joe Tate, D-Detroit.

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4 years

Amid growing pressure, canvassers have few alternatives but to certify Michigan's election, experts say via @detroitnews ⁦w/ ⁦ @nannburke ⁩

Amid growing pressure, canvassers have few alternatives but to certify Michigan's election, experts...

The eyes of the nation will be glued to Michigan's canvassing meeting and the two Republicans and two Democrats tasked with certifying the election

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5 years

During individual interviews Slotkin held with some media outlets, Republican Linda Lee Tarver held a Women for Trump sign outside the window.

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5 years

During a packed coffee hour for US Rep Elissa Slotkin in East Lansing, police had to eventually shut the doors to the coffee shop bc it was over capacity. Protesters waited outside with signs calling for Slotkin’s impeachment.

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2 years

The five individuals transported to Sparrow Hospital after Monday's shooting remain in critical condition, hospital spokesman John Foren said.

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4 years

Detroit federal judge to step down, creating one of first vacancies for Biden appointee via @detroitnews

Detroit federal judge to step down, creating one of first vacancies for Biden

Federal Judge Victoria Roberts will step down from her Detroit post, opening an chance for Biden to make one of his first federal court appointments

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Gov Gretchen Whitmer takes the stage to big applause at United Center, notes in Lansing they call her “Gov Whitmer,” but in Detroit “Big Gretch”

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Gov. Ron DeSantis starts off his speech in Midland with greetings from the “free state of Florida.” He expressed surprise at the number of protesters outside the event center. He said he thought there’d be more.

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"This demonstration is going to come at a cost to people's health," Whitmer said of today's protest. "The sad irony is that they were protesting that they don't like this stay-home order and they may have just created a need to lengthen it."

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6 years

People are gathering inside the Ferris Wheel in Flint for a 3 pm rally for governor hopeful @AbdulElSayed . He’s expected to be joined by New York Congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is touring a 496/127 construction site near Lansing today.

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15 days

GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance is expected to speak in Sparta, Michigan at around 1:30 pm

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4 years

UPDATE: State to change vendors for COVID-19 tracking data after furor over Democrat-connected firm via @detroitnews

State changes vendors for COVID-19 data after furor over Democratic-connected firm

The state said it would select a different vendor and software platform for the management of thousands of data points related to Michigan's coronavirus tracking

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4 years

Today’s setup outside Michigan Stars Sports Center. Folks entering were given hand warmers and masks. Trump held a rally inside the sports complex in 2018, when he spurned the White House correspondents dinner in Washington DC to go to the other Washington in Macomb Co.

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2 years

At least one Democratic member who recently tested positive for COVID will be voting from the House gallery in order to maintain the chamber's 56-54 majority and get the right to work and prevailing wage bills across the finish line. via @detroitnews

Michigan lawmakers repeal right-to-work, revive prevailing wage

Michigan lawmakers voted along party lines Tuesday on landmark legislation restoring the prevailing wage and repealing right-to-work laws.

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2 months

State Rep. Neil Friske, who remains under investigation by Lansing police, has lost his Northern Michigan primary race to 25-year-old Republican Parker Fairbairn.

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2 years

So far, there have been 12,537 same-day registrations in Michigan. If you're in line to register when polls close, you can stay in line and register and vote. Same day registrations in the 2020 presidential election clocked in at about 30,000, per SOS

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Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces more than 1 million voters have cast ballots ahead of Michigan presidential primary. Of those, 78,000 were cast through early voting, with more than 20,000 occurring Saturday and Sunday. 927,000 voters submitted absentee ballots.

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2 years

More than 2M absentee ballots requested, 1.7M absentee ballots returned in Michigan so far, per SOS. Clerks also are reporting anecdotally "more people showing up in person than they’ve seen recently," said SOS spox Jake Rollow. In some cases, more than Aug 2022 or Nov 2020.

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Three hours after doors opened, they’re still loading people into the upper deck of Van Andel ahead of Trump’s arrival.

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2 years

The Capitol appears to be closing out the year in style…

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3 years

Michigan Democratic Party deletes post questioning parents' role in schools via @detroitnews

Michigan Democratic Party deletes post questioning parents' role in schools

The Michigan Democratic Party post indicated the purpose of public education is to teach students "what society needs them to know."

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2 years

Group to submit 750K signatures in bid to enshrine abortion rights in Michigan constitution via @detroitnews

Record signature numbers filed for Michigan abortion, voting rights initiatives

A ballot group seeking to enshrine the right to abortion in the Michigan Constitution on Monday turned in 753,759 signatures in bid for fall ballot.

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7 years

Some personal news: Today was my last day at the LSJ. I’ll be starting a new gig with The Detroit News on Monday, working out of the Lansing bureau. I am so thankful for the great journalists I was able to work with at the LSJ and the people who trusted me with their stories!

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US Sen Debbie Stabenow, MDP Chair Lavora Barnes and Gov Gretchen Whitmer preparing for roll call at the DNC.

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7 years

During the sentencing, Neff said the quantity of photos involved in Nassar's case "is like none other offense of this nature that I have reviewed."

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4 years

Among the protesters here today are several open carry advocates.

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3 years

Conservative Michigan Freedom Fund criticizes GOP House candidate Robert Regan as “unworthy to serve” after rape, Russia comments.

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11 months

NEW: At least 163 non-disclosure agreements have been signed in relation to the state’s largest business incentive program. Among those who signed are nearly 1 in 5 Michigan lawmakers who agreed not to disclose the projects the state is pursuing.

1 in 5 Michigan lawmakers have signed pact to keep taxpayer-subsidized projects secret

Records show 163 individuals have signed non-disclosure agreements related to a state fund that has pledged nearly $2 billion in taxpayer subsidies.

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1 year

Michigan State Capitol Commission adopts weapons ban 6-0 for Michigan Capitol with carveout for currently sitting House and Senate members who have concealed carry permits. Amendment adding the carveout passed 4-2.

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1 year

UAW President Shawn Fain thanks Local 602 President Mike Huerta for “standing up” after arriving at the GM Lansing Delta Township assembly picket line. Workers walked out at noon today.

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7 years

Lemke said she’d like to see a criminal investigation into John Geddert.

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11 months

Gov Gretchen Whitmer is pardoning a turkey dubbed “ Dolly Pardon” ahead of Thanksgiving. (Shout out to the person who had a Dolly Parton cutout so readily available.)

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1 year

At midnight, Michigan State Police began running software that will sort through years of old misdemeanor and felony convictions to automatically set aside thousands of criminal records that qualify under a 2020 law. via @detroitnews

Nessel: 1M Mich. residents to see criminal convictions automatically expunged

A 2020 law automatically expunging convictions for certain felonies and misdemeanors goes into effect Tuesday.

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2 years

Democratic lawmakers want to create a 100% refundable tax credit for money that Michigan's unionized workers spend on union dues. The legislation was among a group of pro-union bills introduced a day after the House repealed right to work.

Michigan Democrats pitch tax credit for union dues, other pro-labor measures

A Democratic Michigan lawmaker introduced a bill that would create a 100% refundable tax credit for money paid toward union dues.

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2 years

Cool little storm moving into Lansing…

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7 months

So far, roughly 21,200 people have voted uncommitted Democratic ballots -- outstripping organizers' 10,000-vote goal. From what I can tell, that is with few to no votes added yet from Wayne County, let alone Dearborn.

'We can't stay silent': In Dearborn, 'betrayal' sparks backlash against Biden in primary

Arab and Muslim voters turnout in Wayne County to vote uncommitted in protest of President Joe Biden's support of Israel's military assault on Gaza.

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1 year

Protesters have gathered outside a Midland event center ahead of an address by Florida Gov Ron DeSantis this morning.

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7 years

During today's sentencing, Nassar told the judge he was ashamed and had lost everything because of his actions. He called his child porn crimes a "skeleton in the closet" that he's been battling for years.

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2 years

Poll: Nessel, DePerno race a statistical dead heat for Michigan attorney general via ⁦ @detroitnews ⁩

Poll: Nessel, DePerno race a dead heat for Michigan attorney general

The attorney general race is a statistical tie, with Attorney General Dana Nessel up by one point over her Republican challenger Matthew DePerno.

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The Michigan Supreme Court ruled guidance issued by Benson that governs procedures for Michigan election challengers was largely developed properly and most of the instructions can remain in place for the Nov. 5 presidential election. via @detroitnews

Michigan Supreme Court largely upholds Benson's poll challenger guidance

The high court said guidance issued by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson governing procedures for Michigan election challengers can remain in place.

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6 months

During a Lansing press conference announcing US Rep Elissa Slotkin is submitting the requisite number of signatures to run for US Senate, protestors gathered outside holding a sign with the Palestinian flag that says “Slotkin stop the genocide.”

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5 years

NEW: Michigan lawmakers today are announcing legislation that would allow student-athletes to benefit from use of their name, image and likeness. The bills would allow athletes to receive compensation from third parties and contract with an agent.

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11 months

Update on how the 54-54 House split is working out: House GOP Leader Matt Hall: Ready to negotiate a shared power agreement next week. "We’re gonna try." Speaker Joe Tate: There is no shared power. “You can strike 'shared' from it because we still have gavel in our hands."

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4 years

The snow and crazy wind have arrived in Lansing. This photo isn’t really doing justice to the sideways snowfall.

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1 year

Investigators cited a text exchange between Berden and John Haggard that they say took place the day of the signing, indicating Maddock had said more than she should have about the incident.

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1 year

Among those facing felony charges: - Meshawn Maddock, former co-chair of the Michigan GOP - Kathy Berden, GOP national committeewoman - Kent Vanderwood, mayor of Wyoming - Stan Grot, Shelby Township clerk - Marian Sheridan, a Michigan GOP vice chair

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2 years

Chris Rozman, of MSU Police, says multiple shots fired, starting at Berkey Hall where several victims were located. Moved to Union close by, where there was another report. Victims there as well. Confirms at least five victims, some with life threatening injuries.

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10 months

The 13th House District race features husband and wife Curtiss Ostosh (R) and Suzanne Ostosh (D), who would face each other in a general if both get through the primary. "However it works out, we just want one of us to win," said Curtiss Ostosh.

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A total of 11 people have filed to run for the 13th and 25th House district seats left vacant when Reps Lori Stone and Kevin Coleman were elected as mayors for Warren and Westland, respectively. Special primary election for the seats is Jan 30.

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The Democratic-led Michigan House is set to vote on a repeal of right to work + the restoration of prevailing wage Wednesday, reversing course on two major GOP policies that saw passage over the past decade. Story with @CraigDMauger via @detroitnews

Michigan House set to vote on repeal of right to work Wednesday

The Michigan House is expected to vote Wednesday on bills that would repeal the state's right-to-work law and reinstate the prevailing wage law.

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4 years

Spotted in the crowd: Two people in shorts and flip flops. I can’t even. 🥶

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4 years

From @kbouffardDN : British study: Whitmer stay-home orders saved perhaps tens of thousands of lives via @detroitnews

British study: Whitmer stay-home orders saved lives, perhaps tens of thousands

Stay-at-home orders that brought armed protesters to the Michigan Capitol this spring may have saved thousands of lives, according to a British study

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Among the expenses paid for so far with the taxpayer funded grant were $11,000 for a flight to Budapest, $4,500 for a coffee maker, about $100,000 to sponsor an event + $130,000 on legal/consulting fees incurred over the business' first months.

$4,500 for a coffee maker? How a Michigan businesswoman is spending a $20M taxpayer grant

A Metro Detroit businesswoman used a $20 million state grant from lawmakers on a $4,500 coffee maker and $11,000 for a plane flight to Budapest.

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3 years

Whitmer in Grand Ledge today announcing state-owned office facilities in Michigan will run on 100% renewable energy by 2025. Also looking at possibility of deploying solar energy on state land. Today’s Earth Day.

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2 years

The Houses safe storage law passes with Republican support, including a yes vote from House GOP leader Matt Hall.

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4 years

U.S. Sen Kamala Harris has landed in Detroit for a day of campaigning, nine days out from Election Day. Harris criticized Trump’s handling of the pandemic, noting the rising cases in Mich. She cited 3,000+ new cases here yesterday (96% were processed over last 5 days)

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5 years

It’s beginning to look a lot like the next six months of winter in Michigan.

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9 months

Michigan Supreme Court declines to take up appeal seeking Trump's disqualification from state's primary ballot, saying it is "not persuaded that the question presented should be reviewed by this court" Justice Elizabeth Welch dissents, says it's important the court weighs in 1/2

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Lisa McClain, the GOP candidate for the 10th Congressional District, urges crowed not to be “dependent on the left.”

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Michigan Open Carry + Great Lakes Gun Rights have filed suit against Michigan lawmakers, alleging they were illegally blocked or limited from speaking on gun regulation. The groups asked for an immediate ruling, noting today's House vote on red flag laws.

Gun groups sue Michigan Legislature over ability to testify on firearms bills

The lawsuit from two gun owner rights groups was filed on the same morning Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was signing new gun control measures into law.

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2 years

New: Bureau of Elections recommends state canvassers certify the Reproductive Freedom for All initiative for the November ballot The bureau did not make a recommendation related to a challenge of spacing btwn words in the initiative bc it says the law is silent on spacing issues

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2 years

House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit, thanking law enforcement for their Monday response before they’re honored on the floor.

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7 years

Breaking: Larry Nassar gets 60 years on three counts, to be served consecutive to his state sentences when they are handed down.

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2 years

As the desks of many Democratic lawmakers feature pride flags today, Republican state Rep Matt Maddock appears to have added a large American flag to his desk.

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6 years

Quite a lineup at Trump’s Washington Township rally. These guys have been here since 9 am. They’re hoping to get an encore on stage with Trump...they were invited up at his Sterling Heights rally two days before the election

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GOP lawmaker slams 'illegal invaders' at Detroit airport, but the airport says it was the NCAA Sweet 16 teams. via @detroitnews

GOP lawmaker slams 'illegal invaders' at Detroit airport. It was the Sweet 16 teams

A Michigan Republican state lawmaker is taking heat after inaccurately stating "illegal invaders" were loaded from airplanes at DTW onto buses.

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4 years

Workers are boarding up windows around the Romney Building, where the governor’s offices are, ahead of expected armed protests this weekend. Across the street, a 6-foot fence will be installed around the Capitol building later today.

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1 year

Four hours after their walkout, GM Lansing Delta Township assembly workers preparing for an expected visit at the picket line by UAW President Shawn Fain.

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5 years

More than 75 people, many of whom are MSU students, are in line at the East Lansing clerk’s office to register to vote or change their addresses.

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Michigan House votes 70-37 to require insurance companies to treat oral chemotherapy equal to IV chemo when it comes to coverage.

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4 years

I find this a little hard to believe, and feel the UP should file a complaint.

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4 years

Jesse was out supporting the governor in the blowing snow today. Said he decided to make the trip out after watching Operation Gridlock and a detainee release protest yesterday.

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Update: A lone protester with a sign that I can’t decipher is walking around in front of the Capitol at the moment:

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AG Nessel refuses to use office to defend Michigan's abortion ban, leaving defense of the lawsuit in limbo. "I didn’t become attorney general so I could head an office that puts women in a position in which some of them would likely die," Nessel said.

Attorney General Nessel refuses to use office to defend Michigan's abortion ban

Dana Nessel said that she would not defend the state's 1931 abortion ban against a Thursday suit filed by Planned Parenthood of Michigan against her office.

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Beth LeBlanc

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A lawyer, a mayor, a township clerk, a farmer: What we know about the 16 Michigan Trump electors facing charges W/ ⁦ @CraigDMauger ⁩ + ⁦ @rbeggin ⁩ via @detroitnews

What we know about the 16 Michigan Trump electors facing charges

Of the 16 Republican activists charged Monday, two are elected officials, one's a licensed lawyer and a few are former or current farmers.

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Protesters against Michigan’s no fault auto insurance reform, including former Red Wings player Vladimir Konstantinov, are outside House chambers demanding changes to the law. Cuts to the fees care providers can charge have been paused while the high court decides on legality

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Beth LeBlanc

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“Stop the Steal” protesters have gathered outside the Richard H. Austin building in Lansing ahead of a 1 pm Board of State Canvassers meeting where the bipartisan board will consider the certification of Michigan’s election results.

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Beth LeBlanc

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State Police just left the home of Robert and Ann Minard, former employees of former House Speaker Lee Chatfield.

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Beth LeBlanc

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2 years

Sen Jeremy Moss, D-Southfield, and other Democratic leaders, including AG Dana Nessel and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, are gathered in Lansing today for the signing of a bill to add protections for sexual orientation and gender identity in the state’s anti-discrimination law.

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Beth LeBlanc

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GOP state Rep. Josh Schriver was stripped of committee assignments and his office staff after 'great replacement' post. Speaker Joe Tate said he won't allow the chamber to be used as "a forum for the proliferation of racist, hateful and bigoted speech."

Michigan GOP lawmaker stripped of committee, office staff after 'great replacement' post

House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit, said he would not allow the House "to be a forum for the proliferation of racist, hateful and bigoted speech."

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Beth LeBlanc

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More than a hundred people are gathered at The Ferris Wheel building in Flint for a town hall with Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke.

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