Great Lakes Wire

RNC chair has concerns Democrats are preventing voter rolls from being purged

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 28, 2020

As the November general election approaches, pundits on both sides of the political divide continue to raise questions over whether actions from the other side are endangering the results of the national election.

U of M debate director: Pence had an advantage over Harris in VP debate

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 16, 2020

Following the second debate of the 2020 election season, in which Vice President Mike Pence faced off with challenger California Sen. Kamala Harris, the much more even-tempered discussion left many opinions circulating about who came out on top.

Hackel wants Whitmer and Michigan Legislature working together to make decisions

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 8, 2020

As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gradually permits Michigan to emerge from the shadows of COVID-19 restrictions, critics of her ongoing claim to rule by decree are continuing to call for a transparent public process that involves the constitutionally directed checks and balances of the state Legislature working in tandem with the governor's office.

McCormack comments on Ginsburg’s legacy on the U.S. Supreme Court

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 7, 2020

Following the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court Mary McCormack appeared on WJR’s "The Frank Beckmann Show" to talk about Ginsburg’s legacy.

While business leaders beg for mercy, Whitmer calls them bullies

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 16, 2020

While COVID-19 and the restrictions that created the current economic crisis still loom large over Michigan businesses, Rich Studley, the president of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, said that a recent letter begging Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to have mercy on small business owners has fallen on deaf ears.

From Shiawassee Times

Michigan school districts opt for a variety of options for fall reopening

By Benjamin Kibbey | 4 years ago

Bridge Michigan recently published a list detailing not only the reopening plans for local school districts across the state, but how those plans will progress into the coming year, with the promise to continue updating the information as it changes.

Whitmer and Legislature walk back initial COVID-19 spending and cut special projects

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 16, 2020

To free up money to address the current COVID-19 crisis, the Michigan Legislature worked with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to cut approximately $80 million in spending from the state general fund.

Michigan Republicans raise concerns over suspension of meeting requirements

By Benjamin Kibbey | Mar 30, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is facing pushback over her decision to suspend portions of the state's Open Meetings Act (OMA) in order to permit public groups to meet electronically through April 15, according to The Center Square.