Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin will deliver the keynote address at the Michigan state GOP convention to support the party’s gubernatorial nominee, Tudor Dixon, in her bid to unseat Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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FBI Arrests Michigan GOP Governor Candidate Ryan Kelley
Federal Bureau of Investigation agents from Grand Rapids executed a search warrant and arrested GOP gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley at his Allendale residence on Thursday.
Read MoreMichigan GOP vs. Gov. Whitmer: A $6 Billion Surplus Battle
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the GOP-dominated Legislature will soon battle over spending a $6 billion budget surplus.
Whitmer wants targeted tax breaks for retired Michiganders; family tax credits; and, perhaps most controversial, has announced a plan that would give private auto manufacturers more than a billion dollars, which many Republicans also support.
Read MoreDash Cam Shows Drunk Michigan Dem Resisting Arrest, Invoking Whitmer’s Name
Police dash camera video of the recent arrest of state Rep. Jewell Jones (D-MI-11) shows the drunken 25-year-old resisting arrest, and invoking the name of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) as a threat to the arresting officers.
In the video, police attempt to obtain Jones’ driver’s license, which he refuses to give them. Eventually, he begins struggling with the two arresting officers, ending up detained in the grass on the side of I-96.
Read MoreMichigan Republicans Angry Over Whitmer’s Pocket Veto of First-Time DUI Expungement Bill
Three Republican lawmakers are angry after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday exercised a “pocket veto” on a bill seeking to allow some first-time driving under the influence (DUI) or operating while intoxicated (OWI) charges expunged.
Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Rep. Graham Filler, R-DeWitt, tweeted Monday that Whitmer would allow Senate Bill 1254 to die via “pocket veto,” meaning she won’t sign or veto it within the required 14-day window.
Read MoreRepublicans React to Gov. Whitmer’s $61 Billion Budget Proposal
Michigan Republicans said they are committed to working with the governor to avoid more budget drama, but expressed a number of concerns with her new budget proposal.
Read MoreJohn James’ Senate Campaign Donates $250,000 to Charity
Republican Senate candidate John James announced Friday that his campaign has donated more than $250,000 to charity over the last six months.
Read MoreMichigan Democrat Accuses Republican Colleague of Sexual Harassment
A Michigan Democrat filed a sexual harassment complaint Tuesday against State Sen. Peter Lucido (R-Shelby Township) just a week after he was accused of making “sexist” and “belittling” comments towards a female reporter.
Read MoreMichigan Rep Wants to Phase Out State’s Income Tax
Michigan’s state income tax was raised in 2007 in what was supposed to be a temporary fix, but it ended up being permanent. More than a decade later, one Republican state lawmaker plans to change that.
Read MoreMichigan Dems in Debt Ahead of 2020, But Raised More Than Republicans
The Michigan Republican Party claims to have a “massive 40 to 1 cash advantage” over the state’s Democratic Party, which has more than $100,000 in debt.
Read MoreMichigan GOP Accuses Whitmer of Holding the Vulnerable ‘Hostage’ After Budget Talks Fall Apart
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican lawmakers were nearing a deal last week to restore more than $900 million in funding previously vetoed by the governor before negotiations broke down.
Read MoreMichigan GOP Accuses Whitmer of Holding the Vulnerable ‘Hostage’ After Budget Talks Fall Apart
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican lawmakers were nearing a deal last week to restore more than $900 million in funding previously vetoed by the governor before negotiations broke down.
Read MoreMichigan Republican Introduces Bill to Hold Businesses Liable for Gun-Free Zones
A Michigan Republican introduced a package of bills that would hold businesses and government entities with gun-free zones liable if a shooting occurs on their grounds.
Read MoreMichigan Republican Introduces Bill to Hold Businesses Liable for Gun-Free Zones
A Michigan Republican introduced a package of bills that would hold businesses and government entities with gun-free zones liable if a shooting occurs on their grounds.
Read MoreMichigan Republicans Say Pelosi’s Impeachment Inquiry Has Left Their Constituents ‘In the Dark’
The Republican members of Michigan’s congressional delegation sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last week calling for more transparency in the impeachment inquiry.
Read MoreMichigan Republicans Say Pelosi’s Impeachment Inquiry Has Left Their Constituents ‘In the Dark’
The Republican members of Michigan’s congressional delegation sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last week calling for more transparency in the impeachment inquiry.
Read MoreICE Sends Warning About Vandalism of Offices After Arrest of Detroit-Area Man
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced in early October the arrest of a Warren, Michigan man who vandalized the agency’s Mt. Elliot office with profanity-laced graffiti.
Read MoreNew Texts Describing Sale of Votes in Michigan House Back Up Bribery Claims in Inman Case
New texts have been revealed in the case of Michigan State Rep. Larry Inman (R-Traverse City), who was indicted earlier in May on charges of extortion, bribery and lying to a federal agent. The texts back up claims that Inman had attempted to sell his vote.
Read MoreGOP Touts Infrastructure in Michigan Ahead of Detroit Debate
Democrats held their second round of debates in Michigan Tuesday night, which is a key swing state in the next presidential election. However, Michigan Republicans want to remind liberals it has the “infrastructure” to win again in 2020.
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