August 2024
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Consultant charged in ‘dark money’ scheme is aiding GOP Michigan Supreme Court nominee’s campaign
State Rep. Andrew Fink (R-Adams Twp.) has hired a consultant for his Michigan Supreme Court campaign who’s facing several charges, including a felony, related to an alleged “dark money” scheme.
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State seeks clarification on implementation of increases to minimum wage and paid sick time
State officials say there are more questions than answers following a decision last month by the Michigan Supreme Court that is expected to change the employment landscape in the state.
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Trump-appointed judge strikes down FTC ban on noncompete agreements
FTC spokesperson Victoria Graham said that the decision “does not prevent the FTC from addressing noncompetes through case-by-case enforcement actions” and said that the agency is “seriously considering” appealing the Texas court’s decision.
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Discover Dragonflies Downtown: A unique art hunt in Grand Rapids
Learn about “Dragonflies Downtown,” a new public art installation that will have you searching downtown Grand Rapids high and low.
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Trump indicted again in federal election interference case
This new indictment “reflects the government’s efforts to respect and implement the Supreme Court’s holdings,” after the court ruled last month that former presidents have sweeping legal protections from charges for alleged acts that they committed while in office.
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Crews work to restore power to more than 300,000 Michigan homes, businesses after storms
Crews for two of Michigan’s largest utilities were working to restore power Wednesday to more than 300,000 homes and businesses left in the dark amid hot, muggy conditions after severe storms toppled trees and limbs onto power lines.
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With lifted spirits, Black Michiganders took their souls to the polls
This is the first year that Black activists in Michigan have been able to organize the get-out-the-vote event Souls to the Polls.
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More than 200 former Bush, McCain, and Romney staffers endorse Kamala Harris for president
In the letter, the former staffers “jointly declared” that they’ll be voting for the Harris-Walz ticket in November’s election, and condemned Trump’s policies, as well as Project 2025.
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Op-Ed: Embracing democracy, tackling healthcare, and strengthening Michigan’s future
In recent months, we’ve witnessed a troubling trend where the very bedrock of our democracy is being questioned by some within the Republican Party. This erosion of faith in our democratic institutions is not just alarming—it’s a direct threat to the principles that have long underpinned our nation. As a father of a young child,…
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Michigan’s ex-sign stealer Connor Stalions says in Netflix documentary he did not break NCAA rules
A former Michigan football staffer broke his silence in a new Netflix documentary, denying involvement in the sign-stealing scandal that led to his resignation and NCAA investigation.
