2023
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Cesar Chavez’s Legacy Lives on in Biden’s New Campaign Chair
Julie Chavez Rodriguez, the granddaughter of civil rights leader Cesar Chavez, has emerged as one of Biden’s most trusted advisers. Aides believe the relationships she has nurtured with state and local officials will be helpful for the campaign.
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Former Republican House Speaker Pleads Guilty to Bribery in Marijuana Licensing Scheme
A former Republican House speaker who previously served as the head of a Michigan marijuana licensing board pleaded guilty to bribery Tuesday, acknowledging he accepted at least $110,000 in exchange for approving applications for the state’s lucrative cannabis business.
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Supreme Court to Take Up Social Media Censorship Case From Michigan
The US Supreme Court said Monday it will decide whether public officials can block critics from commenting on their social media accounts—including a case from Michigan.
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A New Bill Aims to Stop Michigan Cops From Lying to Children—Because They Can Really Do That
A first-term state representative from Garden City is pushing for legislation that would prevent police officers from using deceptive tactics to solicit confessions from kids, which is legal in Michigan.
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Whitmer Takes Key Role With Biden’s New 2024 Presidential Campaign
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was named as a national campaign co-chairperson for President Joe Biden’s 2024 re-election campaign this week.
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Some Michigan Prisoners May Receive ‘Second Look’ at Freedom Under New State Legislation
Legislation from three Democratic lawmakers could open the door for some non-violent criminals to be released early from prison.
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Explore the stories behind Mackinac Island’s cemeteries
If you care to tour the cemeteries on Mackinac Island, keep an eye out for these graves.
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Here’s Where the Jan. 6 Criminal Proceedings Stand
As of March, about half of the more than 1,000 people charged have pleaded guilty and 445 defendants have been sentenced, according to the Justice department.
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Feds Get First Guilty Plea in Michigan Marijuana Board Probe
A businessman pleaded guilty Friday to bribing the head of a Michigan marijuana licensing board, the first conviction in a federal investigation into payoffs and other benefits before the panel was disbanded in 2019.
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14 Gifts Teachers Say They Love Getting During Teacher Appreciation Week, from $0-$20
We asked teachers what Teacher Appreciation Week gifts they love to get. Their answers (plus links) are right here—including free things you can do that’ll mean a lot.
