Politics

June 17, 1972 five men infiltrated the Democratic National Committee headquarters. With ties to the Committee to Re-Elect President Richard Nixon, a cover-up followed. It would lead to hearings and the impeachment of Nixon. Gerald R. Ford would assume the presidency and pardon Nixon. Grand Rapids’ Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum is exploring the legacy.

Organizers behind Let MI Kids Learn and Secure MI Vote will look to use a provision in the Michigan constitution to get their proposed laws passed.

Douglas K. Uhde, 56, who has not been charged, is suspected of killing retired Juneau County Judge John Roemer at Roemer’s house in New Lisbon, Wisconsin.

The state Supreme Court was the last stop for Perry Johnson and Michael Markey.

The new estimates will be used by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Republican-led Legislature to finalize the next state spending plan.

Parties remain at odds over the scope and immediacy of any relief.

Changes include removing the 48-hour rule and extending time to apply to the fund after a crime.

Organizers say it would enable new lawmakers, particularly in the House, to focus on their job instead of looking to run for Senate or find work outside the Legislature.

Resilient Homes Michigan coalition proposed $1.6 billion in spending by the state.

It was Rep. Mary Cavanagh’s second time being arrested by Livonia police for drunken driving.