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Michigan News

Kelley considers possible Jan. 6 plea deals

ALLENDALE, Mich. (AP) — A lawyer for a former Republican candidate for Michigan governor said Tuesday they want more time to consider possible plea deals in a case related to the 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Gary Springstead made the request on behalf of Ryan Kelley, asking a judge for ...

Reformers take 6 of 14 UAW board seats, could win majority

DETROIT — Reform-minded candidates won several races as members of the United Auto Workers union voted on their leaders in an election that stemmed from a federal bribery and embezzlement scandal involving former union officials. In unofficial results posted early Sunday on a federal ...

Local energy assistance available

By Journal Staff MARQUETTE — With the onset of cold weather, the Superior Watershed Partnership’s Michigan Energy Assistance Program has funding to assist Upper Peninsula residents with their heat and electric costs. SWP urges U.P. residents struggling with paying their heat and ...

MSU Trustee Pat O’Keefe quits schools governing board

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Republican member of Michigan State University’s governing board resigned Wednesday with years left in his term. Pat O’Keefe notified the governor’s office and other trustees. He cited displeasure over the ouster of a business school dean and the process ...

Gilchrist’s 2nd term to focus on education and housing

By RANDY CROUCH Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — Coming off of a decisive election victory earlier this month, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist said there isn’t time to stop and relax. “We never stop governing. I’m very thankful for the opportunity to be able to continue to serve everyone ...

At Mich. chip plant, Biden says unions ‘built middle class’

BAY CITY — President Joe Biden reminded Americans he is a “pro-union” president Tuesday as he toured a technology plant to highlight a $300 million expansion, just a day after he sided with business leaders in asking Congress to pass legislation to stave off a crippling rail strike. The ...