Aug 31 Why an obscure Michigan board has the power to reject a ballot initiative on abortion rights By Kathleen Foody, Associated Press A once obscure Michigan elections panel is back in the spotlight after rejecting a ballot initiative seeking to enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution and another to expand voting. Continue reading
Aug 23 Watch 5:51 News Wrap: Michigan jury convicts 2 men for plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer In our news wrap Tuesday, a Michigan jury convicted two men of conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020, a former Kentucky detective pleaded guilty to falsifying the warrant used in the deadly raid at Breonna Taylor's apartment, ceremonies… Continue watching
Aug 20 Watch 7:41 Proposed rocket launch site in Michigan fuels community concerns By Megan Thompson An aerospace group in Michigan wants to build the first rocket launch sites in the Midwest, including a spaceport right along Lake Superior. But many locals are fighting to keep the plan from taking off, citing concerns about environmental impacts. Continue watching
Aug 19 Judge blocks prosecutors attempt to enforce Michigan's abortion ban By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press The preliminary injunction Friday comes after the state Court of Appeals ruled earlier this month that a May preliminary injunction applies only to the attorney general’s office, not county prosecutors who handle most crimes. Continue reading
Aug 10 Jury is told 2 men wanted to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer, start a 'second American revolution' By Joey Cappelletti, Ed White, Associated Press A prosecutor told jurors Wednesday that Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr. wanted to ignite a "second American revolution" in 2020. Continue reading
Aug 08 Despite state efforts to protect abortion access, Asian Americans in Michigan still see obstacles By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang After the Roe ruling, advocates in Michigan and beyond are concerned about how the decision will affect the maternal and reproductive health care of Asian Americans, which is layered with cultural attitudes toward abortion and barriers to the procedure itself. Continue reading
Aug 03 Watch 7:47 Primary victories showcase strength of the 'Big Lie' in the Republican Party Candidates who ran on the false claim that the 2020 election was stolen secured victories in Tuesday's primaries up and down the ballot in Arizona and Michigan, two of the states at the center of that conspiracy. This scenario sets… Continue watching
Aug 03 Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib soundly wins Democratic primary race By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a Michigan Democrat and member of the progressive "Squad" in Congress, sailed through a primary election Tuesday. Continue reading
Aug 02 Rep. Haley Stevens ousts Rep. Andy Levin from Congress in Michigan Democratic primary By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Stevens' victory over Levin on Tuesday came as three Republican U.S. House members who voted to impeach Donald Trump over the Jan. 6 insurrection faced primary challenges from rivals endorsed by the former president. Continue reading
Aug 02 Conservative commentator Tudor Dixon wins Michigan GOP governor primary By Sara Burnett, Associated Press The win Tuesday sets up a tough general election race against Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who has millions in her campaign fund. Continue reading