Wins in local races will disrupt Michigan, Pennsylvania Democrats' full control of state government
Michigan and Pennsylvania will emerge from the Tuesday election with House legislative chambers evenly split between Republicans and Democrats in yet another sign of how narrowly divided the two swing states have become.
Michigan House OKs plan to automatically detect, ticket drivers speeding in construction zones
The Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday that would allow โautomated speed enforcement systemsโ to be set up in certain work zones to automatically detect and punish speeding drivers.
Lawmakers urge Michigan State University to release Nassar documents in โincompleteโ investigation
Michigan legislators from both sides of the aisle sent a join letter to Michigan State University Thursday requesting thousands of documents related to the Larry Nassar investigation be released. UPDATE: Michigan AG: Michigan State University refuses to release Nassar documents, investigation forced to closeLed by Michigan Reps. Ryan Berman and Julie Brixie and state Sen. Curtis Hertel, a coalition of nearly 50 Michigan state lawmakers are calling on the MSU Board of Trustees to waive privilege for about 6,000 documents that are related to the investigation of former MSU and USA Gymnastics sports physician Nassar. However, the Attorney Generalโs Office cannot complete its investigation without your cooperation and the release of these documents. AdโFull transparency is essential to restoring public trust,โ the legislators wrote to the MSU Board of Trustees. You have the opportunity to ensure this happens.โYou can see the legislatorsโ entire letter to Michigan State University below.
Michigan GOP rep. who attended rally ahead of deadly DC riots under scrutiny
DETROIT โ Members of Michiganโs House of Representatives want to remove a Republican colleague from office for attending the rally in Washington, D.C. that preceded the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol Building that left five dead. RELATED: โThey didnโt care if they hurt peopleโ -- Michigan lawmakers react to deadly DC riotsRep. Matt Maddock and his wife Meshawn are vocal supporters of President Donald Trump and have tried to overturn President-elect Joe Bidenโs victory in Michigan. Matt Maddock and Meshawn -- who is expected to become the next Republican Party Co-Chair -- spent much of Thursday in closed-door meetings. Matt Maddock was sworn into the Michigan House of Representatives Wednesday. โWhat we are seeing play out across our country right now is deeply concerning,โ Whitmer said.
Michigan Rep. Abdullah Hammoud tests positive for COVID
DEARBORN, Mich. โ Michigan state Representative Abdullah Hammoud says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. On Jan. 8, Rep. Hammoud released a statement saying he has tested positive for COVID-19, but he is feeling well. Today, I tested positive for COVID-19. Although the Michigan Legislature is scheduled to reconvene next week, I will return to session once it is safe for me to do so. Rep. Abdullah Hammoud
Ex-Michigan resident flooded with calls, texts after Trump campaign posts wrong number for Chatfield
In social media postings Sunday, the president's campaign organization targeted Chatfield and Lee Shirkey, a Republican and the Senate majority leader. An email message seeking comment was sent to a Trump campaign spokesman. No legal avenue remains for the Trump campaign to change the outcome in Michigan, said Tracy Wimmer, spokeswoman for the secretary of state's office, which oversees elections. Rose's phone number was still on the campaign's Facebook post Monday evening. Although none of the callers made threats, Rose plans to get a new phone number โ pronto.
Michigan House of Representatives under investigation for possible workplace violations
DETROIT โ An investigation has been launched into the Michigan House of Representatives over possible workplace violations, confirmed Camara Lewis, communications representative for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. According to Lewis, the investigation was launched based on an employee complaint from the Michigan House of Representatives. โTo confirm, MIOSHA has initiated an investigation based on an employee complaint from the Michigan House of Representatives. The investigation will focus on all employees affected by the complaint items. MIOSHA has the authority to issue penalties to all employers in its jurisdiction,โ said Lewis in a statement released to Local 4 News.
Gov. Whitmer says day-to-day schedule continues after plot to kidnap her was uncovered
LANSING, Mich. โ A day after it was announced that the FBI uncovered a plot to kidnap Gov. โThe fact of the matter is I have a job to do and Iโm going to do my jobโ she said. Whitmer also wrote a piece for the Washington Post about the ordeal, which she continues to blame President Trump for the plot. The charging documents on all 13 men connected to either the kidnap plot or accused of broader anti-government activities read that they were spurred to action because they believed Whitmerโs COVID-19 lockdown orders were unconstitutional. Caserta was no fan of President Donald Trump but others, like Pete Musico, were.
Redford candidate calls of investigation into results of August Primary
REDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. Brenda Hill ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent the 10th state senate district in Detroit and Redford. She lost in the Aug. 4 Primary, but she said something didnt seem right with the results and is calling for the Secretary of State to launch an investigation. Many absentee ballots ended up counted the day after the election and Hill is calling foul. Prior to election day, there was a lot of drama as the township clerk was ordered out of city hall because of alleged improprieties. RELATED: Michigan Primary Election 2020: How to track your ballot