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Doug Roberts Sr., Preeminent State Fiscal Mind, Dead At 76
Monday, July 15, 2024

Former Michigan Treasurer Douglas Roberts said once in an interview he wanted to be remembered as "a good public servant."

Benson, Gilchrist Part Of Michigan Entourage For Biden
Friday, July 12, 2024

DETROIT – Despite some defections from Michigan Democrats, three of its top standard bearers said they were still in support of President Joe Biden and his quest for reelection.

1.5M+ Have Requested Absentee Ballots For August Primary, An Increase
Wednesday, July 10, 2024

The number of absentee ballot requests received, and absentee ballots returned for the upcoming August 6 primary is up from the last presidential election cycle, the Bureau of Elections says.

Nessel: Candidates With Conciliation Agreements Can Be Certified For Ballot
Friday, June 21, 2024

Attorney General Dana Nessel released an opinion Friday stating that candidates who fulfill conciliation agreements may declare to have completed required tasks or payments in an affidavit of identity and be certified to appear on the ballot.

DeBoyer Raises Concerns Over Bureau of Elections Contract
Monday, June 17, 2024

University of Michigan Professor Alex Halderman could be getting involved in Michigan elections, and Rep. Jay DeBoyer has concerns.

Judicial Candidate Falls To Incumbent/Nonincumbent Switcheroo
Monday, June 17, 2024

A candidate for a Plymouth district court judgeship will remain off the ballot following a court ruling Monday upholding her disqualification on the basis of insufficient valid signatures.

Davis Takes Another 'L' In Court As Benson Prevails
Monday, June 17, 2024

The Court of Claims has no authority to issue a judgment that Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated the Michigan Election Law, Judge James Redford said in a recent ruling.

Dept. Of State: Driver In Fatal Auto Crash Was Asylum Seeker
Friday, June 14, 2024

A southeast Michigan man who was arrested following a fatal automobile crash is an asylum seeker, the Department of State said Thursday in response to an inquiry from a Republican senator over reports that the individual "has no legal status in our country."

Court Dings Benson On One Election Rule, Gives Pass To Another
Thursday, June 13, 2024

The opposing parties in a lawsuit brought against the Department of State, seeking to reject its guidance around absentee ballot signature verification in the Court of Claims, both claimed victory after a judge split the difference on the ruling in the case.

Republicans Talk Election Integrity, State Department Denies Claims
Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Republicans during a Capitol press conference on Wednesday claimed the Department of State wasn't doing enough to keep ineligible voters off the Qualified Voter File, opening the door for fraud, something the agency said is false.

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