Attorney defending Michigan State Rep. Jewell Jones withdraws from case at pretrial hearingAli Hammoud said he can’t go on defending Jones, claiming there was a “breakdown in the relationship.”
‘I don’t think he’s taking it seriously’ -- Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones stripped of House committee assignmentsJones was sentenced to jail Tuesday after he was accused of violating his bond a third time.
Speaker removes Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones from House committee assignments after ‘bizarre attempt to escape from jail’"Action must be taken to protect the public’s interest," said Speaker of the House Jason Wentworth.
Kalamazoo’s newest public outdoor space, Haymarket Plaza, will open with community celebration in Septembermlive.com
Michigan Senate passes bill stopping health officers from banning family gatherings during pandemicsmlive.com
Michigan Senate panel clears bills subjecting Legislature, governor to open records requirementsmlive.com
Previously vetoed spending proposals for COVID-19 response headed back to Gov. Gretchen Whitmermlive.com
Open records expansion poised to advance in Senate committee as group tees up ballot initiativemlive.com
Michigan House celebrates SXSW with street performances, virtual panels, and live concertsmetrotimes.com
COVID-19 spending, transgender athletes and daylight savings time: The week in Michigan politicsmlive.com
COVID-19 aid, confidentiality agreements, guns and LGBT rights: The week in Michigan politicsmlive.com
House allows for remote participation in committee meetings, but reps must be present to votemlive.com
Eligible first-time DUI offenders in Michigan could have convictions expunged under new bipartisan billmetrotimes.com
Morning Briefing Dec. 21, 2020: Michigan’s new COVID-19 order now in effect, state approves relief bill, wintry weather expected, ‘Christmas Star’ visible tonight
$600-million Flint water crisis settlement bills pass state House, move to Gov. Gretchen Whitmermlive.com
Michigan lawmakers issue subpoenas to Detroit, Livonia city clerks for information on 2020 primary, general elections
Michigan GOP lawmaker loses committee posts after not ruling out violence during Electoral College votecnbc.com
Internal COVID-19 protocols in Michigan Capitol lag behind other Republican-led legislaturesmlive.com
State House won’t gather Tuesday as lawmakers await COVID-19 test results after Giuliani visitmlive.com
Michigan legislature can appeal decision ordering counting of delayed absentee ballots, judge rulesmlive.com
