The Latest Breaking News from Lansing

Michigan attorney general warns against recount disruptions after report from Jackson County

Lansing, Mich. — Attorney General Dana Nessel warned recount observers and participants Wednesday against causing disruptions during a statewide recount of Proposals 2 and 3, citing disruptions and concerns at two recounts in Ingham and Jackson counties.

Tribune News Service · Dec 8, 2022

Michigan election board slams recounts as 'frivolous,' allows them to proceed

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Board of State Canvassers allowed Monday recounts targeting two ballot proposals to go forward despite concerns the efforts amounted to a "fishing expedition" aimed at advancing unproven claims of election fraud.

Tribune News Service · Dec 6, 2022

Pfizer to invest $750M in Kalamazoo area facility, add hundreds of new jobs

LANSING, Michigan— Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. will invest $750 million in its southwest Michigan facility to increase capacity for manufacturing sterile injectable medications, creating 300 new jobs, the company announced Monday.

Tribune News Service · Dec 5, 2022

How Democrats' historic wins will bring 'monumental' shift to Michigan

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Democrats have won control of the state Legislature and the governor's office for the first time in 40 years, providing their party with a chance to reverse decades of GOP policies and overturn a Capitol culture that has catered to Republicans.

Tribune News Service · Nov 10, 2022

Barrett has early edge over Slotkin in tossup race for Michigan's 7th District

DETROIT — Republican state Sen. Tom Barrett had an early lead over Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin in their tossup race for Congress in mid-Michigan, where it's possible the results won't be known until Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022

GOP mailers feature Michigan Democratic candidates' cellphone numbers

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Democrats accused the state Republican Party on Thursday of crossing an ethical line in a volatile political climate by including the personal cellphone numbers of Democratic candidates in campaign mailers.

Tribune News Service · Nov 3, 2022

GOP's Cheney visits Michigan to support Democrat Slotkin bid

Republican Liz Cheney visited Michigan on Tuesday to support Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin in her Lansing-area race against Republican Tom Barrett

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022

GOP's Tudor Dixon gains ground, but Gov. Gretchen Whitmer still leads in Michigan, poll finds

LANSING, Mich. — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer holds a 9 percentage point lead over Republican challenger Tudor Dixon in the final days of the race to see who will lead Michigan for the next four years, according to a new poll sponsored by The Detroit News and WDIV-TV.

Tribune News Service · Oct 31, 2022

Awaiting voters’ decision on abortion, when medicine and politics collide

LANSING, Mich. — The fight over abortion is steaming toward a political resolution across Michigan as activists, policymakers, politicians, providers and would-be-patients eye the Nov. 8 election.

Tribune News Service · Oct 24, 2022

Kids’ mental health care leaves parents in debt and in the shadows

Rachel and her husband adopted Marcus out of Guatemalan foster care as a 7-month-old infant and brought him home to Lansing, Michigan. With a round face framed by a full head of dark hair, Marcus was giggly and verbal — learning names of sea animals off flashcards, impressing other adults.

Tribune News Service · Oct 21, 2022