LANSING — A prisoner died after suffering stab wounds during a Friday morning fight involving more than a dozen inmates at a state prison near Jackson, a spokeswoman confirmed. Two prisoners were taken to the hospital with stab wounds after the fight at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, said Brianna Brugel, a spokeswoman […]
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Supreme Court Suspends Former Lapeer Judge Without Pay For Six Years
Former 40th Circuit Judge Byron Konschuh will be suspended without pay for six years after the Michigan Supreme Court on Friday adopted a Judicial Tenure Commission report recommending disciplinary action. Mr. Konschuh pleaded no contest to a crime in 2016 and later made false statements about whether he had done […]
Whitmer announces record investment in Michigan’s state parks
ST. IGNACE, Mich. (WILX) – On the city’s 350th birthday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer stopped in St. Ignace to announce a record investment in Michigan’s state parks and trails. In the shadow of the Mackinac Bridge from Straits State Park, Gov. Whitmer announced her plan for critical investments in state parks […]
Senate OKs Extension Of License Expirations, Walk-In Requirement
Members of the Senate on Thursday sought to address long secretary of state wait times for appointments by passing legislation that would extend the expiration date of driver’s licenses and state identification cards for residents while also seeking to require walk-in availability at branch offices. The expiration date of enhanced […]
Whitmer: Use stimulus to give Michigan $15 minimum wage, aid business
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing spending $300 million in federal funds to help Michigan businesses pay workers $15 an hour. “We’ve got an opportunity to make some investments in ways that really lift people up, help small businesses and help us get back to normal,” Whitmer told reporters in Grand […]
Feds: Vice Lords gang conspiracy includes hits on inmates
Detroit — Federal agents Thursday arrested more than three dozen members and associates of the Almighty Vice Lord Nation street gang in an attempt to stem the rise of gun violence in one of the nation’s most dangerous cities. The arrests coincided with prosecutors unsealing a 39-count indictment accusing alleged Michigan gang leader Kevin “Spaghetti” Fordham, […]
Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Expand High-Speed Internet Access For Michiganders
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer today issued Executive Directive 2021-02 to help bridge the digital divide by establishing the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) to make high-speed internet more affordable and accessible. With high-speed internet becoming a necessity in our educational, professional, and personal lives, the new office will be dedicated to coordinating and advancing the State’s efforts to ensure that every home and business in […]
Michigan Takes Next Step Back to Normal under updated Vacc to Normal Plan
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Michigan has reached the next step in the Vacc to Normal plan. As of June 1, capacity limits are lifted for outdoor events and residential gatherings. Additionally, indoor capacity limits will increase to 50%, allowing indoor social gatherings such as weddings and funerals to move closer to normalcy. Face masks will […]
Court Of Appeals Affirms 7 Recall Petitions Against Whitmer, Gilchrist
A Court of Appeals panel on Thursday affirmed the Board of State Canvassers’ approval of seven recall petitions aimed at Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, while another calling for Ms. Whitmer’s ouster was sent back on remand so the filer could correct a scrivener’s error in her petition. The […]
Bill Would Include Jail Officers In Binding Arbitration
County corrections officers could seek binding arbitration when unable to complete collective bargaining negotiations under bills discussed Tuesday. During the House of Commerce and Tourism Committee, testimony was heard for support and opposition for the bills with opposition focused mainly on costs. Rep. Bob Bezotte and Rep. Kelly Breen sponsored the bills together.. […]