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Michigan Legislature places term limits, financial disclosure proposal before voters

LANSING, Mich. — For the first time in 30 years, Michigan voters in November will be asked to reconsider the term limits they voted to put in place in 1992 for members of the state House and Senate.

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Flint defendants prompt justices to question Michigan's use of one-man grand jury

LANSING, Mich. — Attorneys for state officials charged in the Flint water investigation asked Michigan's highest court Wednesday to upend the state's one-man grand jury process that led to their cases being shuttled into court without a public trying of facts to determine probable cause.

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2 dead in Little Calumet River after carjacking leads to Bishop Ford Freeway police chase

State troopers and Chicago police pursued the car after being notified of an armed carjacking involving the vehicle in the 18th District, according to state police.

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Michigan Democrats challenging petitions of 3 GOP candidates for governor

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Democratic Party is challenging the petition signatures of three top Republican candidates for governor with one lawyer alleging "massive criminal forgery" took place within one campaign.

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Donald Trump's team denies suggestions of convention deal for endorsement

LANSING, Mich. — There was no deal in place to tie Donald Trump's endorsement in the governor's race to the results of the Michigan Republican Party convention, a spokesman for the former president said Sunday.

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Michigan state senator gains national spotlight pushing back against 'hateful garbage'

LANSING, Mich. — A five-minute speech from Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow gained national attention Tuesday and more than 9 million views on social media as the Royal Oak Democrat spoke out against an attack by Republican Sen. Lana Theis of Brighton.

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Michigan secretary of state walks back statement on limiting access to driver records

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's office announced Friday afternoon it would no longer release to media the driving records of "victims of violence," including Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Black man shot by a Grand Rapids police officer during a traffic stop April 4.

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'We believe there will be justice for Patrick': Pastor at Lyoya vigil leads mourners in chant

LANSING, Mich. — Mourners gathered Saturday with the family of Patrick Lyoya as they called for justice for their eldest son, who was fatally shot by a Grand Rapids police officer during a traffic stop earlier this month.

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Michigan GOP candidates for governor divide on Grand Rapids police shooting

LANSING, Mich. — Republican candidates to be Michigan's next governor took diverging paths this week in responding to videos that showed a Grand Rapids police officer fatally shooting 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya.

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Michigan secretary of state's office says it will no longer give driving records of victims of violence to the media

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's office said Friday it will no longer release to media the driving records of "victims of violence," including a 26-year-old Black man shot by a Grand Rapids police officer during a traffic stop April 4.

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Gov. Whitmer promises 'transparent, independent' probe of Grand Rapids shooting

LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vowed Wednesday afternoon that the Michigan State Police will conduct a "transparent, independent investigation" into a Grand Rapids police officer's fatal shooting of 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya.

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Republican Ryan Kelley files for governor, calls for dumping Michigan's voting machines

LANSING, Mich. — Activist and real estate broker Ryan Kelley of Allendale became the fifth Michigan Republican to file petition signatures to run for governor Wednesday, saying "election integrity" is the top issue across the state.

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Michigan Supreme Court rejects challenge to state House map that claimed GOP bias

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit Friday from community advocacy groups that alleged the state's new House district lines unfairly favored Republicans.

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer submits petitions: 'Ready to run for reelection'

LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she's "just getting started" Thursday as her campaign submitted about 30,000 petition signatures to get on the ballot as she seeks reelection.

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The Independent UK

Census: Black population grows in suburbs, shrinks in cities

For decades, Black residents have been leaving some of the nation's largest cities while suburbs have seen Black population growth

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Ex-GOP chair provides glimpse into House Jan. 6 committee's work in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. — Former Michigan Republican Party Chairwoman Laura Cox revealed Tuesday that investigators for the U.S. House committee probing the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection had subpoenaed her phone records and traveled to Livonia to interview her.

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Michigan elector documents sent to Trump advisers and GOP official, emails show

LANSING, Mich. — An attorney updated Donald Trump's advisers on plans to submit a false certificate claiming the then-president won Michigan's election and sent documents to help with the effort to a state GOP official, according to emails obtained by The Detroit News.

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Millionaire candidates rock Republican race for governor

LANSING, Mich. — Two millionaires have shaken up the Republican race for governor by injecting $4.5 million of their personal funds into the crowded race for the nomination, with the likelihood that there is more to come.

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Benzinga

GM To Invest $7B In Michigan To Support Goal Of Wresting EV Leadership From Tesla By 2025

General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM) has committed additional investment to further its electric vehicle push as it plays catch-up with the incumbents.

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GM to spend nearly $7B on EV, battery plants in Michigan

General Motors is making the largest investment in company history in its home state of Michigan, announcing plans to spend nearly $7 billion to convert a factory to make electric pickup trucks and to build a new battery cell plant

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Autoworkers worry about GM's use of lower-paid employees to build EVs

As General Motors Co. prepares for its electric vehicle future with multibillion-dollar investments in Lansing, Orion Township and elsewhere, autoworkers worry about the growing number of employees making less than traditional union-represented employees at the Detroit automaker.

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GM to invest historic $7 billion in 4 facilities across Michigan, creating 4,000 jobs

In a big win for Michigan, General Motors will invest $7 billion in four manufacturing facilities, making the state the "hub" of electric vehicle development and manufacturing.

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Rumor: GM To Announce Two Major EV Investments In Michigan

General Motors is expected to invest a significant amount in new EV and battery-related project in Michigan, specifically in Lansing and Orion Township.

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Michigan GOP co-chair said Trump campaign asked for GOP elector push, CNN reports

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Republican Party Co-Chairwoman Meshawn Maddock said former President Donald Trump's campaign had encouraged the effort to challenge the 2020 results by a group of 16 Republican electors, according to an audio recording obtained by CNN.

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Michigan Attorney General Nessel: 'Absolutely' enough evidence to charge GOP electors

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said she believes there's "absolutely" enough evidence to bring criminal charges against 16 Republicans who signed a certificate falsely claiming to be the state's presidential electors in December 2020.

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