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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.
Nation Mar 27
Michigan State dean charged in Larry Nassar scandalLANSING, Mich. — A Michigan State University official who oversaw a clinic that employed Larry Nassar was charged Tuesday with sexually propositioning female medical students and compiling nude student "selfies" on his work computer, in the first charges to spring…
Nation Mar 10
Michigan seeks changes to abuse reporting law after NassarThe women who exposed sports doctor Larry Nassar as a serial sexual assaulter are proposing that college employees and youth sports coaches, trainers and volunteers in Michigan be required to report suspected child sexual abuse.
Nation Feb 09
Michigan State says it plans to fire official who didn’t follow up on Nassar scandalIt is the first major personnel action announced by interim President John Engler, who was hired after Lou Anna Simon resigned under a storm of criticism about the university's handling of Nassar, who is serving decades in prison for molesting…
Politics Dec 08
Conyers seat won’t be filled until NovemberMichigan's Republican governor announced Friday that Democrat John Conyers' congressional seat won't be filled until the regularly scheduled November election, leaving it vacant for nearly a year.
Economy Jul 23
U.S. states vie for big Foxconn display panel factoryTaiwanese electronics maker Foxconn's plan to build a display panel factory in the U.S. has sparked a flurry of lobbying by states.
Nation Sep 09
Supreme Court calls audible on Michigan’s straight-party voting banThe court's decision means Michigan voters will still be able to use the popular straight-ticket option, which allows them to support all candidates from one party with a single mark.
