Right to Life of Michigan, the anti-abortion group that staunchly opposed the ultimately successful effort to put abortion rights in the state’s Constitution, said Wednesday voters should still vote no on the proposal to convene a Constitutional Convention. The press release from the organization comes after The Detroit News reported […]
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Fact check: What Abdul El-Sayed said about prison sentences, freeing inmates
In advertisements and campaign materials, Republicans have claimed that Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed supports abolishing prisons and the release of violent criminals. They’ve pointed to stances that El-Sayed, a former Wayne County public health official, took during his 2018 run for governor and a 2020 panel discussion on incarceration during the pandemic. […]
Winnie Brinks: Dems risk losing abortion protections if they support Prop 1 after DeBoyer remarks
Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, said Tuesday that members of her party and voters statewide should take her Republican counterpart Rep. Jay DeBoyer at his word regarding his stance on using a Constitutional Convention to repeal Michigan’s abortion protections. Brinks, D-Grand Rapids, spoke on a press call […]
Michigan lawyer seeks DOJ probe of Michigan State Police’s DEI hiring practices
LANSING — An employment attorney who has successfully sued the Michigan State Police several times over its hiring decisions sent a 17-page letter last week to the U.S. Department of Justice, asking for an investigation into “DEI hiring and promotion practices” at the Michigan State Police. The goal of the […]
Benson and James call for data center pause as back-to-back ads question their commitment
Data centers have emerged as a key issue in the Michigan governor’s race and candidates are taking notice. In a statewide campaign ad released over the weekend, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson called for a moratorium on Michigan data center projects and an end to associated tax breaks. Her 30-second ad, […]
Michigan State Police removes tens of thousands from sex offender registry after court order
The Michigan Department of State Police have begun the process of removing individuals from the state’s sex offender registry following a Michigan Supreme Court ruling that said the Legislature’s 2021 amendments to the Sex Offender Registration Act could not retroactively extend registration requirements to anyone who committed relevant crimes prior […]
Fall turkey, small game hunting seasons kick off Tuesday
Tuesday marks the beginning of Michigan’s popular fall hunting seasons for turkey and some small game, including cottontail rabbit, ruffed grouse, squirrels and woodcock. An important reminder for turkey hunters: Starting this year, all harvested turkeys must be reported through the DNR’s website or mobile app. The successful harvest must be reported within 72 […]
MSP looking for assistance locating vehicle and driver last seen at gas station in Cadillac
The Michigan State Police Cadillac Post is seeking assistance in identifying a pickup truck and individuals who were at the Walmart gas station on Plett Rd. in Wexford County at 4:00 p.m. on Sept. 5. IlThe vehicle is described as a red Ford F-150 pulling a 25–30-foot Airstream camper. The […]
El-Sayed takes aim at Rogers in Lansing, dismisses GOP attack ads
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed was dismissive of the relentless attacks being waged against him by Republicans in campaign ads, saying his focus is on issues that matter to Michigan residents. “They’re going to try and talk about anything and everything to try to tear people apart because they […]
DNR Celebrates Women Conservation Officers on National Police Women’s Day
Today is National Police Woman Day, celebrated to recognize the courage, leadership and contributions of female law enforcement officers throughout the country. The DNR is proud of the women who serve throughout its ranks and in every district of the state as conservation officers. Some of the many, recent accomplishments, […]














