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Nation Aug 12
Michigan State’s deal with feds outlines steps to prevent sexual assaultsThe deal will resolve a federal civil-rights investigation into Larry Nassar's abuse of young gymnasts and other athletes under the guise of medical treatment.
Education May 28
Michigan State chooses new president after sexual abuse scandalDr. Samuel Stanley Jr., a medical researcher who has led Stony Brook University in New York for nearly a decade, was named as the next president of Michigan State University.
Politics Apr 25
Judges order Michigan to redraw congressional and legislative maps"Their primary goal was to draw maps that advantaged Republicans, disadvantaged Democrats, and ensured that Republicans could enjoy durable majorities in Michigan's congressional delegation and in both chambers of the Michigan legislature for the entire decade," the judges wrote.
Nation Jan 17
Michigan State interim president ousted in wake of Larry Nassar sex-abuse scandalMichigan State University's Board of Trustees said Thursday that interim president John Engler's resignation is effective immediately.
Nation Nov 20
Former Michigan State president charged with lying to police about Larry NassarLou Anna Simon was charged Tuesday with lying to state police during a probe of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse — the fourth person other than the imprisoned ex-campus sports doctor to face criminal charges related to the scandal.
Politics Nov 18
GOP Legislatures try to curb Democratic governors’ powerWith their grip on power set to loosen come January, Republicans in Michigan, Wisconsin and North Carolina are considering last-ditch laws that would weaken Democratic lawmakers and advance their own conservative agendas.
Politics Oct 09
Pot legalization advocates seek foothold in Midwest statesBackers of broad marijuana legalization are looking to break through a geographic barrier in November and get their first foothold in the Midwest after a string of election victories in Northeastern and Western states.
Politics Sep 23
Many states’ governor’s races become proxy battle over TrumpIt's a resume that reads like an ideal springboard to higher office: investigated sexual assaults of Olympic gymnasts, charged government officials responsible for a tainted water crisis, bucked the governor on tax hikes. With that background and his party controlling…
Nation Aug 23
Former Michigan State gymnastics coach charged in Larry Nassar caseKathie Klages, who resigned in 2017 after she was suspended for defending the now-imprisoned Nassar, is now the third person other than Nassar to face criminal charges in the case.
Nation May 16
Michigan State and Nassar victims reach $500 million settlementLANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University on Wednesday announced a $500 million settlement with more than 300 women and girls who said they were assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar in the worst sex-abuse case in sports history.
