Michigan lawmakers agree on early absentee ballot processing -- What we know
Michigan lawmakers have agreed on an early absentee ballot processing Wednesday night in Lansing. The deal reached between the legislature and the governor means local clerks will now have the two days before Election Day to preprocess absentee ballots.
Michigan clerks lay out what voters can expect during upcoming election
Michigan clerks are facing an uphill battle this year with the upcoming presidential election taking place during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Two clerks spoke with Local 4 on Monday about what voters can expect, including how long it could take to count all of the absentee ballots. Early voting numbers are huge, as thousands of Michigan residents have already returned absentee ballots. Many residents are hoping election results come in soon after the polls close, but thatโs not likely to happen this year. You can hear more from both clerks in the full Help Me Hank report in the video above.
Watch the new Jay and Silent Bob movie with Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes in Detroit
DETROIT Watch the "Jay and Silent Bob Reboot" with Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes when the duo's roadshow hits Detroit later this month. In honor of the 25th anniversary of "Clerks," the new film features Smith and Mewes traveling across the country to stop a movie reboot from being made about them. So, the actors are trekking across the U.S. to watch the new film with fans. The Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Roadshow makes a pit stop at The Fillmore in Detroit on Oct. 22. The pair will also visit Grand Rapids the next day.