lawsuits

The board approved a six-figure settlement with an Episcopal Priest who sued when the commissioners would not let him lead a pre meeting prayer

The lawsuit is part of a broader effort by Republicans and allies, including the RNC, to raise questions about the integrity of the U.S. election.

The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a local cannabis proposal for the City of Howell.

Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck said a decision to change ballots this late in the process would have consequences, especially since ballot printing is a specialty that requires compliance with exacting standards

The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan had sued Kalamazoo County Board of Canvassers member Robert Froman after a news article quoted him as saying he believed the 2020 election was “most definitely” stolen.

The Michigan Democratic Party is facing a lawsuit over the results of its University of Michigan Board of Regents nominating contest.

The RNC has filed lawsuits in Michigan, Nevada and North Carolina alleging the states need to remove inactive or ineligible voters from their rolls.

Shelley Irwin looks at the need for after school care, the Rapidis holding an open house tomorrow, more information is available about Adelaide Pointe’s wetland dredging, and more state and West Michigan news.

Republicans claimed the policy, issued in May 2022, went against state election law. Lower courts decided that guidance was invalid without going through the state’s official administrative rulemaking process

The lawsuit accuses Wolverine Human Services of gross negligence. It describes staff preying on 13 boys and a girl in their rooms, in showers and elsewhere at Wolverine Secure Treatment Center.