Michigan political news
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2019
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2018
- The Federal Vacancy Count 1/31/2018 Feb 01, 2018
2017
- The Federal Vacancy Count 3/1/2017 Mar 01, 2017
2016
- The Federal Vacancy Count 10/26/2016 Oct 26, 2016
- Ballot Law Update: Changes to Michigan's initiative process could decide the fate of pot and anti-fracking initiatives May 02, 2016
- Ballot Law Update: State lawmakers respond to local politics from last year Feb 05, 2016
2015
- State Legislative Tracker: Recall effort organized against Colorado legislator Dec 07, 2015
- State Legislative Tracker: Florida Senate rejects redistricting plan Nov 09, 2015
- State Legislative Tracker: Special session begins in Florida over redistricting Oct 19, 2015
- State Legislative Tracker: Michigan State House scandal ends in one resignation and one expulsion Sep 14, 2015
- Michigan state legislator affairs, 2015 Sep 11, 2015
- State Legislative Tracker: Oklahoma state senator resigns and admits to stealing over $1.8 million Aug 24, 2015
- State Legislative Tracker: Two state representatives in Michigan caught in extramarital affair Aug 10, 2015
- State Legislative Tracker: Two representatives resign in Pennsylvania after cash-for-favors sting Jun 15, 2015
- The Tuesday Count: Texas legislators send measures on taxes, hunting to November ballot Jun 02, 2015
- State Legislative Tracker: Three scandals lead to embarrassment for constituents May 18, 2015
- The Tuesday Count: Extensive tax plan for roads and more on today’s ballot in Michigan May 05, 2015
- The Tuesday Count: Changes to supreme court on today’s ballot in Wisconsin Apr 07, 2015
- The Tuesday Count: Amendments related to governing schools emerge in South Dakota and Georgia Mar 24, 2015
- The Tuesday Count: Local celebrities rumored to be involved in OH marijuana farms Feb 10, 2015
- The Tuesday Count: Voters will decide on higher sales tax to fund roadwork in Michigan Jan 06, 2015
2014
- Michigan judicial elections summary, 2014 Nov 08, 2014
- 2014 supreme court election results: Democratic gain in North Carolina, incumbents dominate nationally Nov 05, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Top judicial races for election day Oct 30, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Michigan's wolf hunting referendums would have short-term effect on law Oct 14, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Partisan elections in the top courts Sep 25, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Voters in Arkansas have chance to forbid dry alcohol jurisdictions Sep 02, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Florida primary results are in; supreme court races are heating up Aug 28, 2014
- Incumbent turnover increases only slightly following nine state legislative primaries Aug 13, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: California’s “Overturn Citizens United” Proposition 49 booted off the ballot by Supreme Court Aug 12, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Pricey retention campaigns in Tennessee and Florida candidates in the news Aug 07, 2014
- August 5, 2014 election results: Missouri right-to-farm narrowly approved, gun rights amendment succeeded and Michigan PPT to be phased out Aug 06, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Primary elections foreshadow those in November Aug 06, 2014
- August 5, 2014 ballot measure elections Aug 05, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Marijuana a prevalent issue on state and local ballots Jul 29, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Runoffs, retentions and a special election Jul 24, 2014
- State Legislative Tracker: Chamber flip resolves Virginia's medicaid question Jun 16, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Tough primary competition sends some incumbents packing Jun 05, 2014
- State Legislative Tracker: Minnesota repeals more than 1,000 laws Jun 02, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Gun measure referred to Missouri ballot May 13, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Certifications and elections mark the first Tuesday in May May 06, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Number of measures on 2014 ballots steadily increasing Apr 29, 2014
- Michigan filing deadline report: Two filed state executives Apr 25, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Montana Supreme Court boots top-two primary referral from ballot Apr 01, 2014
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 3/19/2014 Mar 19, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: California pension reform initiative a no-go for 2014 Mar 18, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Close races, scandal and removal from the ballot Mar 13, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Effort to repeal CA transgender law fails Feb 25, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Mississippi voters to decide right vs. privilege Feb 18, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Michigan measure to expand initiative and referendum approved for circulation Feb 11, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: First marijuana measure is certified for 2014 ballot Jan 28, 2014
2013
- Detroit, Michigan bankruptcy, 2013 Jul 18, 2018
- State Legislative Tracker: Michigan legislature passes citizen initiative Dec 18, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Fracking may be another repeat issue on 2014 ballot Dec 17, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Gun laws challenged and a cat gets rich Dec 12, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: Michigan legislature considers citizen initiative Dec 09, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: Connecticut legislator faces fraud charges Oct 21, 2013
- Michigan treasurer's resignation causes cabinet shuffle Oct 17, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: Michigan legislature debates public assistance issues Sep 23, 2013
- Detroit's counting of write-in mayoral ballots halted Sep 01, 2013
- Worker pension contributions ruled unconstitutional Aug 15, 2013
- Michigan medicaid expansion could add hundreds of thousands to program Jul 31, 2013
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 7/31/2013 Jul 31, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Alaska oil tax referendum garners 20,000 more signatures than required Jul 16, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Deadlines pass with no signature filings in WA & OH Jul 09, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Record number of measures headed to New York ballots Jun 25, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: End of Louisiana's 2013 legislative session brings most recent referrals Jun 11, 2013
- Ballot Law Update: May sees major uptick in legal activity over 2012 ballot measures May 30, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: 2014 certifications, marijuana and pension reform May 28, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: From gun laws to school searches May 23, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Ballot certifications for 2013 and beyond May 21, 2013
- Michigan poll finds majority of voters support gay marriage May 15, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Life and privacy May 09, 2013
- Ballot Law Update: Michigan fast becoming a battleground for referendum rights Apr 24, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Voters decide how to vote, Arkansas certifications, and referendums Apr 23, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: New Jersey candidate removed from ballot Apr 22, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Renaming positions, prohibiting taxes and dissolving the office of the lieutenant governor Apr 16, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Criminals, immigrants and suicide supporters assert their rights in court Apr 11, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Certification found in Michigan and Montana moves to pass record number of referrals Apr 09, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Murder in the courts Apr 04, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Colorado could see vote on massive health care reforms Apr 02, 2013
- Snyder approves dredging of Michigan harbors Mar 31, 2013
- Snyder names emergency manager admid pushback from Michigan lawmakers Mar 14, 2013
- Viviano appointed to replace convicted justice of Michigan Supreme Court Feb 27, 2013
- Ballot Law Update: Ballot law a focal point in the Dakotas Feb 27, 2013
- Michigan lawmakers to tackle blood alcohol content legislation Feb 15, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Juveniles and schools Feb 14, 2013
- Ballot Law Update: The year starts off with a bang as legislatures across the country look to shorten ballots Jan 30, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: One more week before 2013 initiative drive deadline swoops in on one state Jan 15, 2013
- Michigan officials have differing outlooks for fiscal year 2014 Jan 12, 2013
- 2012 destroys 2011's school bond money record, concerns mount Jan 11, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Wiretaps, immigrants and healthcare benefits Jan 10, 2013
- Michigan Supreme Court Justice Hathaway retires amidst claims of fraud and money laundering Jan 08, 2013
2012
- Ballot Law Update: 2012 Year in Review Dec 26, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Past repeats itself with old issues in new states Dec 18, 2012
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 12/12/2012 Dec 12, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Same-sex marriage dominating political headlines Dec 11, 2012
- Michigan legislature passes "Right-to-Work" bills Dec 07, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: First component of 2012 ballot measure analysis shows initiative increase Dec 04, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Michigan Congressional Seats Dec 04, 2012
- Committee kills state-run health exchange, federal option to come Nov 30, 2012
- Ballot Law Update: Legislators in several Midwestern states look to make it harder to place measures on ballots Nov 28, 2012
- Bipartisan results in the 11th congressional district of Michigan Nov 14, 2012
- Michigan election recap, 2012 Nov 14, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: A recap of 2012, a glance at 2013 Nov 13, 2012
- JP Election Brief: 2012 State Supreme Court Results Nov 07, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Costly campaigns and a 12-way race Nov 01, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 Regional Ballot Measure Breakdown Series: Midwest region Oct 31, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Michigan Congressional Seats Oct 31, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Michigan State Legislature Oct 31, 2012
- Total recall: 22 local officials face day of reckoning on November 6 Oct 30, 2012
- Ballot Law Update: Last minute complaints filed and a look at a little of what to expect in 2013 Oct 25, 2012
- Presidential swing states: Other races to watch Oct 23, 2012
- 2012 State Supreme Court Elections Oct 19, 2012
- JP Election Brief: The Supreme Court Special Oct 18, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Veto referendums heavily season voters' plates on election day Oct 16, 2012
- Press Release: The Top 15 Races We're Talking About Oct 15, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: A look at notable citizen-initiated measures Oct 09, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Money and controversies Sep 27, 2012
- Ballot Law Update: Courts cut it close as ballot printing deadlines approach Sep 26, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Retentions, retirements and ratings Sep 20, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Lawsuits and elections beginning to dominate measure headlines Sep 18, 2012
- Michigan's Ballot Initiatives Closely Contested Sep 17, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Election preview for all thirty-six states Sep 06, 2012
- Supreme Court hears arguments against ballot measures Aug 31, 2012
- Ballot Law Update: As legislative sessions end, court actions take spotlight Aug 29, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Ballot access approval leaves six marijuana measures on statewide ballots Aug 28, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Momentum stays strong in 2012 ballot measure increases Aug 21, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Primary results from Michigan and Washington (and more!) Aug 09, 2012
- 2012 elections review: Few incumbents defeated in Michigan Aug 08, 2012
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 8/8/2012 Aug 08, 2012
- Making sense of the August 7, 2012 elections Aug 06, 2012
- 2012 elections preview: Michigan voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries Aug 06, 2012
- 2012's school bond measures exceed 2011 records in bond dollars and approval ratings Aug 01, 2012
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 8/1/2012 Aug 01, 2012
- Ballot Law Update: High number of ballot measure lawsuits filed as July draws to a close Jul 25, 2012
- 2012 competitiveness in Michigan state legislative elections Jul 25, 2012
- LWV holds forum for Benzie County candidates Jul 22, 2012
- Local school property tax measures and approval ratings on the rise in 2012 Jul 13, 2012
- Judge James misconduct hearing begins next week Jul 13, 2012
- Deadline arrives in Michigan for proposed constitutional amendments Jul 09, 2012
- $6 billion in school bonds decided at the ballot box Jul 06, 2012
- Ballot Law Update: California sees increase in initiative related litigation Jun 27, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Coast to coast coverage Jun 21, 2012
- Michigan lawmakers fail to vote on pension reform Jun 15, 2012
- Signatures filed for Michigan "Protect Our Jobs" Amendment Jun 14, 2012
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/13/2012 Jun 13, 2012
- Sixth Circuit rules that detention did not violate Sixth Amendment Jun 05, 2012
- Ballot Law Update: Recent litigation raises complicated issues May 30, 2012
- Petition drive deadline arrives for initiated state statutes in Michigan May 30, 2012
- Michigan panel recommends judicial campaign reform May 30, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: 2012 ballot measure total hits the century mark May 29, 2012
- Michigan Senate approves personal property tax reductions May 15, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Candidates filing in Michigan, Kentucky, Washington and more! May 03, 2012
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/2/2012 May 02, 2012
- Michigan lawmakers consider new fracking regulations Apr 27, 2012
- Temporary bankruptcy judgeships extended Apr 22, 2012
- Gov. Snyder appoints two to trial courts Apr 16, 2012
- Michigan legislature approves more charter schools Apr 14, 2012
- Court of Appeals halts injunction aimed at Michigan Republicans Apr 11, 2012
- State Legislative Tracker: Legislators keeping local law enforcement busy Mar 26, 2012
- Gov. Snyder appoints two to Court of Appeals Mar 19, 2012
- Highs and lows revealed in review of local election websites across the country Mar 12, 2012
- Democrats endorse Michigan Supreme Court candidates Mar 12, 2012
- Local Michigan election sees 65 percent of measures approved Feb 29, 2012
- Bills to eliminate 36 judgeships head to Gov. Snyder Feb 17, 2012
- Michigan Court of Appeals rules against Detroit in marijuana measure case Feb 15, 2012
- Supreme Weekly: Trouble in New Jersey and disciplinary actions in the states Feb 02, 2012
- Michigan Supreme Court rules on Rosa Parks' estate Jan 30, 2012
- Symposium on legalizing marijuana held today at Wayne State University's Law School Jan 27, 2012
- Judge pulls double duty as Michigan judgeships are eliminated Jan 15, 2012
- School bonds fared lower approval ratings with nearly $8 billion voted on in 2011 Jan 10, 2012
2011
- Michigan judge suspended by Supreme Court Dec 29, 2011
- Michigan lawmakers approve rules for film incentive program Dec 16, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Michigan, Ohio, New Mexico and Colorado Dec 15, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Freshman governors and their 2011 Supreme Court appointments Dec 08, 2011
- New chief judge in Midland County, Michigan Dec 08, 2011
- Michigan Senate passes anti-bullying law Dec 01, 2011
- Wygonik takes the reins of Michigan's 19th District Nov 28, 2011
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 11/23/2011 Nov 23, 2011
- Creal leaves Ann Arbor District Court for good Nov 16, 2011
- Voters remove Michigan state Rep. Paul Scott from office Nov 09, 2011
- Michigan Representative seeks change to recall rules Nov 01, 2011
- Five states appeal asian carp case to the Supreme Court Oct 28, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Playing politics Oct 27, 2011
- Ballot Law Update: October sees variety of legal developments Oct 26, 2011
- Michigan court files go online Oct 26, 2011
- Michigan bill proposed to allow governor more appointments Oct 14, 2011
- Michigan courts halt recall vote for state Rep. Paul Scott Oct 13, 2011
- Underwear Bomber unexpectedly changes plea Oct 12, 2011
- Kent County Family Court judge announces retirement Sep 25, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Recusals and a surprise encounter Sep 22, 2011
- Berrien County Chief Judge suspects link between the number of police officers and trial court revenue Sep 12, 2011
- Michigan lawmakers prepare to discuss amendment for a part-time legislature Sep 07, 2011
- Minnesotans debate judicial elections Aug 30, 2011
- Michigan Supreme Court supports elimination of up to 49 judgeships Aug 22, 2011
- Michigan emergency manager referendum reaches petition signature midway point Aug 18, 2011
- Michigan District Judge's drunk driving sentences spark controversy Aug 12, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: in the home stretch - petition drives come to a close for 2011 Aug 02, 2011
- Michigan lawmakers introduce Caylee's Law Jul 31, 2011
- Elhasan confirmed as magistrate for Michigan's 20th District Court Jul 27, 2011
- New rules for jurors in Michigan Supreme Court Jul 05, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: Seasoned judges, gambling - the subjects of two newly certified measures Jul 05, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: No southern hospitality in the South Carolina Senate Jul 01, 2011
- Michigan's marijuana law faces proposed changes and high court hearing Jun 29, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: DOJ approves maps in Louisiana, Virginia Jun 24, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Vermont takes step toward eliminating multi-member House districts Jun 17, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Budgets and pensions hit the courts Jun 16, 2011
- Counting the Michigan state legislative committees Jun 15, 2011
- Michigan judges may get pay raises Jun 08, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Texas session will end without Congressional map May 27, 2011
- Federal judge John Feinkens of Michigan dies at 93 May 26, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Comparing votes from the 2010 election May 12, 2011
- Federal magistrate judge for the Eastern District of Michigan retires May 11, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: April pushes out three more measures in its last days May 03, 2011
- Michigan Attorney General contests District Judge's term dates Apr 29, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: measures certified, approved and repealed Apr 19, 2011
- Financial discrepancies discovered in Michigan district court, judge placed on leave Apr 14, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Deadlines looming for many states in redistricting process Apr 01, 2011
- Hearing date set for suspended District Judge accused of misconduct Mar 28, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: sports arena question scores a spot on the 2012 ballot Mar 22, 2011
- Michigan groups protest Governor Snyder's proposed budget Mar 15, 2011
- Chad Schmucker becomes Michigan state court administrator Mar 12, 2011
- Amy Krause sworn in as Michigan Court of Appeals judge Feb 26, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Some states explore altering total number of legislators Feb 25, 2011
- The Tuesday Count gets a push from Maine and Wyoming Feb 22, 2011
- Michigan casino amendment resurfaces for upcoming ballot Feb 15, 2011
- 2011 bill filing deadlines: New Hampshire has latest date Feb 04, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: The cost of running for a Supreme Court Feb 03, 2011
- Michigan redistricting to reflect a state at a crossroads Feb 03, 2011
- Governors in the news: Florida's Scott holds off on changing a policy while Rick Snyder charges ahead in Michigan Jan 20, 2011
- Michigan Republicans share in strong national gains Jan 15, 2011
- Brian Zahra appointed to Michigan Supreme Court Jan 11, 2011
- Corrigan leaves Michigan high court for Department of Human Services Jan 10, 2011
- Census Bureau's work is done, but some critics take aim at Congressional refusal to grow Jan 03, 2011
2010
- Votes cast for governor change signature requirements in 12 states Dec 30, 2010
- States to begin legislative sessions in 2011 Dec 29, 2010
- U.S. Census Bureau announces official figures for 2011 reapportionment Dec 21, 2010
- Judge in 20-plus State Attorney General suit expresses skepticism on mandate Dec 20, 2010
- Michigan legislature wraps up lame duck session Dec 16, 2010
- Midwest states are focus of a new push for Right-To-Work in 2011 Dec 11, 2010
- Incoming Michigan GOP ponders aggressive tax reform Nov 19, 2010
- Michigan voters reject constitutional convention but say yes to felon ban Nov 05, 2010
- George Soros and SOS Project hit hard on Election Day Nov 04, 2010
- Republican Party projected to pick up 6 state Attorney General seats on November 2 Oct 24, 2010
- Myths and realities of Constitutional Conventions discussed in Washington D.C. Oct 22, 2010
- Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Midwest ballot measures Oct 14, 2010
- Competitiveness in national elections does not trickle down to state level Oct 05, 2010
- Governor Christie to stump for GOP gubernatorial candidates Sep 23, 2010
- GOP could gain redistricting powers in Michigan Sep 22, 2010
- In 14 states, voters display very different attitudes toward school bonds and taxes Sep 09, 2010
- State legislative elections come into national focus Sep 08, 2010
- Justice Weaver steps down from Michigan Supreme Court Aug 26, 2010
- In Michigan House of Representatives, more Democrats than Republicans feel impact of term limits Aug 18, 2010
- Michigan State Senate facing heavy turnover due to term limits Aug 18, 2010
- Michigan activists support amendment to ban Great Lakes oil drilling Aug 16, 2010
- Michigan district judge suspended Jul 20, 2010
- Michigan agency fails to report $41 million in stimulus funds Jul 19, 2010
- Democratic majorities in state senates at greater risk than Republican majorities, analyst says Jul 16, 2010
- Michigan Tea Party leaders challenge ballot petitions Jul 16, 2010
- No citizen initiatives for the Michigan 2010 ballot Jul 06, 2010
- BP oil spill fuels yet another drilling ban proposal Jun 22, 2010
- Felons in the Michigan legislature? Voters get a say Jun 18, 2010
- Michigan Senator prepares bills for possible constitutional convention Jun 02, 2010
- Michigan's first petition drive deadline is only a day away May 25, 2010
- Three Justices request investigation of colleague in Michigan May 13, 2010
- Voters in Michigan, 6 other states, weigh in on local ballot measures May 4 May 04, 2010
- Five candidates seek Probate Court position May 01, 2010
- Healthcare issue being fought by ballot measures Mar 23, 2010
- Michigan lawmakers propose expanding term limits Mar 15, 2010
- Michigan high court chastises judge Mar 05, 2010
- Police accused of ignoring judges in Michigan Mar 02, 2010
- Nine Michigan school bond referendums pass Feb 25, 2010
- Possibility of a mistrial in Michigan court Feb 11, 2010
- Michigan Supreme Court suspends two judges Jan 29, 2010
- Michigan legislators may amend voter-approved laws Jan 28, 2010
- Leslie School Board elects new members following recall Jan 19, 2010
- Supreme Court refuses to close waterways Jan 19, 2010
- Two Michigan Town Supervisors face recall threat Jan 18, 2010
2009
- Federal judge conducts initial apperance for suspect of the attempted terror plot in Detroit Dec 28, 2009
- Federal judge rules that Michigan residency requirement is unconstitutional Dec 20, 2009
- Michigan 2010 insurance initiative spurs debate Dec 04, 2009
- Michigan insurance rate reduction petition approved Nov 10, 2009
- Mining restriction proposal filed for Michigan's 2010 ballot Oct 15, 2009
- Michigan Court of Appeals OKs Detroit's Proposal D Sep 23, 2009
- Detroit City Council election reform heads to November ballot Aug 26, 2009
- Michigan Democrats announce possible 2010 ballot proposals Jul 27, 2009
- Detroit Police Department consent decree ruling Jul 20, 2009
- PDA's forbidden for Michigan jurors Jul 13, 2009
- Michigan town submits zoning petition for referendum Jul 06, 2009
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