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Haadsma files for recount following slim loss to GOP opponent
Nov 25, 2024 · State Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-Battle Creek) filed for a recount on Monday morning, after losing his bid for reelection by less than 100 votes. Haadsma’s attorney, Chris Trebilcock told Michigan Advance that they filed a petition for a recount Monday morning, which the Michigan Department of State confirmed. While initial results of the election showed […]
State officials encourage owners to help keep pets safe through …
Dec 21, 2024 · The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is reminding pet owners that as they make preparations for holiday gatherings and celebrations to keep their four-legged loved ones healthy and safe. “Our holiday celebrations often involve the whole family—including our pets. As we plan our festivities, we want our …
Whitmer signs bills to improve housing access, combat human …
Jan 2, 2025 · Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put her signature Monday to legislation aimed at increasing access to housing, updating the process for gathering evidence to prosecute human trafficking and sexual assault and extending a tax exemption for investments into data center equipment. Senate Bills 205 and 206 bar landlords with five or more rental units from discriminating […]
Michigan lawmakers could crack down on leaving dogs outside …
Oct 2, 2024 · Temperatures are starting to drop for the year in Michigan and a group of state lawmakers have introduced legislation to firm up clear definitions of what appropriate shelter means for dogs in Michigan. Failing to provide “adequate care” for animals in a person’s care meaning sufficient food and water, exercise and medical attention as well […]
State to deploy electric recycling trucks in Southeast Michigan ...
Dec 16, 2024 · As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) is set to receive $4.4 million to deploy 15 electric recycling trucks alongside 15 charging stations across Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. The vehicles obtained through this funding will serve to replace […]
Curtis Hertel announces bid for Michigan Democratic Party Chair
Dec 16, 2024 · F ormer Democratic state Senator Curtis Hertel (D-East Lansing) is looking to lead Michigan Democrats as chair of the state party after an election that has left the party bruised.. There’s a lot on the line in Michigan and Democrats need to band together, Hertel said in a written statement. Hertel himself lost a bid to represent Michigan in the U.S. House of Representatives in November to ...
Benson says campaign funds can be used for child care and …
Nov 26, 2024 · Elected officials and candidates for office are permitted to use money from their campaign finances to pay for caregiving costs including child care under an interpretive statement Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued Monday. More than 30 states currently permit the usage of campaign dollars towards child care costs and proponents for allowing that usage […]
Misinformation expert used AI to draft testimony containing ...
Dec 3, 2024 · A Stanford misinformation expert has admitted he used artificial intelligence to draft a court document that contained multiple fake citations about AI. Stanford’s Jeff Hancock submitted the document as an expert declaration in a case involving a new Minnesota law that makes it illegal to use AI to mislead voters prior to an election. Lawyers […]
Conservative robocall election disinformation case proceeds
Dec 16, 2024 · The Michigan Court of Appeals on Friday upheld criminal charges against two far-right operatives who prosecutors say made a series of robocalls in the state during the 2020 election particularly targeting Black voters in Detroit. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that criminal charges had been filed against Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl back in …