United Auto Workers declares historic strike against Detroit Three automakers
The United Auto Workers declared a strike at midnight Thursday.
Michigan
16 Michigan Republicans charged with felonies in 2020 fake elector scheme
Attorney General Dana Nessel has charged 16 residents in the state in the investigation into a false electors scheme.
Muslim rights group sues Michigan sheriff over forced hijab removal
A Muslim rights group is taking the Kent County Sheriff's Office to court.
Update on this year’s and next year’s ballot measure certifications
As of May 16, 2023, 13 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in eight states for elections in 2023.
National Governors Association campaign focuses on child mental health crisis
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy teamed up with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer this week to highlight the issue of youth mental health.
Michigan tribes, others file grievance with UN over Line 5 project
Representatives of 51 tribes and First Nations have presented a demand to the United Nations to call on Canada to end its support for the Enbridge Line 5 oil pipeline.
Feds postpone permit to build Line 5 tunnel under Great Lakes
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced an 18-month delay in permitting a controversial oil-tunnel construction project under the Great Lakes.
Supreme Court rules deaf Michigan student can sue school for damages
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday that a deaf former student can pursue monetary damages against a Michigan school district that allegedly failed to provide an adequate education.
Texas judge mutes robocaller; orders $244 million fine
A Texas judge fined two men a combined $244 million for violating state and federal do not call registries and telemarketing rules.
New Mexico joins suit over FDA abortion pill regulation
New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez recently joined a 12-state lawsuit targeting the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) against regulations of abortion pills.
