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ANN ARBOR, MI — There are now two phases to the University of Michigan’s plan to add student housing on Central Campus. What’s clear at this point is UM plans to acquire blocks of private property south of downtown Ann Arbor. Weiser’s intent is to transfer ownership of those properties, at cost, to the university, officials said. The additional student housing will be north of the UM Sports Coliseum, 721 S. Fifth Ave., and adjacent to the former Fingerle Lumber property UM purchased in 2018. The loss of private property on Ann Arbor tax rolls is a “always a concern,” Dohoney said, adding that is part of discussions with UM.

Tudor Dixon, the 2022 Republican candidate for Michigan governor who lost to incumbent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, has decided not to run for chair of the Michigan GOP.

Serious public talks of Michigan Republican leadership changes are only days old, as names for party chair float around. Meet Billy Putman, GOP chair in rural Tuscola County, home to around 50,000 people east of Saginaw. Michigan Republicans are seeking new leadership after handily losing last week’s governor, attorney general and secretary of state races, plus some key congressional races. It is unclear if Meshawn Maddock, the other co-chair of the state party, will run for reelection. As state chair, he would make “the precinct delegates more powerful than the chair position.”That delegate-centric approach is the core of Putman’s platform.

The alliance that once promised to unify a splintered Michigan Republican Party — through party chair Ron Weiser and co-chair Meshawn Maddock — is set to dissolve. “What happened (on Election Day) and what happened to me throughout the campaign should never happen to another Republican candidate,” DePerno said. The party’s memo had blamed the candidates’ close ties to Trump for putting off Michigan’s wealthiest Republican boosters. DePerno declined to address the party’s memo, saying “there’s enough blame to go around” and repeatedly emphasizing he’d rather everyone just get along. Billy Putman, the chair of the Tuscola County Republican Party, has been running for chair since August.

Michigan Republican Party co-chair Ron Weiser said Wednesday, in an interview with MLive, that he told Republican attorney general candidate Tom Leonard to expect a “very difficult convention” when state Republicans meet later this month. When asked whether he told Leonard to drop out of the attorney general race, Weiser denied the accusation. Statewide officials including secretary of state, attorney general, Michigan Supreme Court justices and university board members are determined at conventions. The Michigan Republican Party convention is set to be held in Grand Rapids Saturday, April 23. The agreement “acts as a complete bar to any criminal action related to this behavior,” the attorney general wrote.

Top Michigan Republicans on Tuesday denounced a state House candidate over his remarks about rape, the latest in a number of controversial comments from the man who narrowly won a special GOP primary a week ago.

A federal judge dismissed Republicans' lawsuit challenging the ability of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's reelection campaign to collect excess donations under an exception for recall attempts, saying they lack the standing to sue.

ANN ARBOR, MI - In the days after the Jan 6. Capitol riot involving supporters of former President Donald Trump, University of Michigan Regent Ron Weiser faced scrutiny for not immediately condemning the violence. Thousands of faculty and students signed two petitions demanding his resignation.

A group has dropped plans to circulate petitions for a 2022 ballot drive to award Michigan’s electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote if enough other states join the pact.

U-M Regent Ron Weiser has committed $30 million to establish new prostate cancer center on university's medical campus.

ANN ARBOR, MI - A $30 million gift from University of Michigan regent Ron Weiser will fund a Michigan Medicine program focused on prostate cancer. The gift will establish the Ronald Weiser Center for Prostate Cancer, as well as fund the center’s staffing, infrastructure, technology and education programs, according to a Michigan Medicine release. The Weiser Center for Prostate Cancer will fall under the health system’s Rogel Cancer Center. Each department will provide representatives to serve in leadership roles within the Weiser Center, the release stated. Previous Weiser gifts helped establish the university’s Diabetes Institute, the Food Allergy Center, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Center, the Center for Real Estate, the Diplomacy Center, the Center for Emerging Democracies and the Center for Europe and Eurasia.

Michigan Republicans are asking a federal court to stop Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s campaign from disbursing excess contributions collected while the governor was facing recall efforts to recipients other than the original donor. In a federal court filing, Michigan Republican Party Chair Ron Weiser asked the court for a temporary restraining order barring the governor’s campaign from distributing those excess contributions to the Michigan Democratic Party or other groups. The party is not opposed to the campaign refunding the excess donations to the original donor, according to the filing.

The primary funder of a ballot drive to toughen Michigan’s voter identification law and restrict mass mailings of unsolicited absentee ballot applications is Ron Weiser, chairman of the state Republican Party.

The primary funder of a ballot drive to toughen Michigan's voter identification law and restrict mass mailings of unsolicited absentee ballot applications is Ron Weiser, chairman of the state Republican Party.

ANN ARBOR, MI - University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel will step down from his role in June 2023. The future resignation, announced Tuesday, Oct. 5, is one year earlier than the end of his current contract, which runs through 2024. The leadup to his stepping down will “support a smooth and thoughtful leadership transition for the university,” Schlissel said in a statement. “I appreciate the leadership of President Schlissel throughout his term and know that he is going to continue to work hard to advance our great institution,” said Regent Chair Jordan Acker. Read more from The Ann Arbor News:University of Michigan president is getting a 3% raise despite delayed performance reviewUniversity of Michigan faculty blast COVID-19 remote learning rulesNew policies wouldn’t have stopped former provost’s sexual harassment, argues University of Michigan faculty

University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel announced he will end his tenure as university president in June 2023, which is one year earlier than previously planned.

The Michigan Republican Party and its chair, Ron Weiser, are suing Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson over allowing contributions to Gov. Whitmer reported donations as large as $250,000 in her last campaign finance report, well over the typical individual limit of $7,150. Weiser and other Republicans would contribute more than $7,150 to Republican candidates if allowed, plaintiffs argue. But as-is, Whitmer can “raise unlimited contributions while all of her Republican-opposition candidates are only allowed to raise contributions under the limits” of the Michigan Campaign Finance Act, the lawsuit argues. However, those funds must be returned or donated if the recall does not become active.”Mark Fisk, a spokesperson for the Whitmer campaign, said, “The lawsuit is totally baseless, ludicrous and frivolous.

Former President Donald Trump still won’t let go of his 2020 loss in Michigan.  He called Michigan Republican Party Chair Ron Weiser about a so-called...

The Michigan Republican Party paid a $200,000 fine through a conciliation agreement and since there has been no violation of that agreement, there cannot be additional criminal action, Nessel said. The agreement “acts as a complete bar to any criminal action related to this behavior,” the attorney general wrote. Though Weiser won’t face additional charges, a memo from Nessel’s office called Weiser’s actions “offensive.”“Paying someone to step down from a statewide election is corrupt behavior. “The Attorney General is correct that hiring Stan Grot to successfully build the grassroots of the party and win Macomb County was legal,” Inhuslen said. At the time of the accusations, Cox and Weiser were locked in a contentious battle to win over Michigan Republican delegates for party chair.

The ex-president’s refusal to accept defeat is taking a toll on the party in a key battleground state.

The University of Michigan will keep the name of a prominent Michigan Republican on a campus building, despite his description of Gov_ Gretchen Whitmer and two other Democrats as “witches.”.

ANN ARBOR, MI – University of Michigan’s Weiser Hall will continue to bear the name of Regent Ron Weiser despite his controversial comments about the state’s elected officials earlier this year. If the university were to violate the gift agreement and remove his name from a building, the university would be obligated to return the gift, Schlissel wrote. The gift amounts to $25 million, and overall, the Weisers have committed more than $100 million to the university. “Having considered these factors and weighed the difficult questions they raise, I have determined that I will not recommend to the Regents that they violate the gift agreement and change the name of Weiser Hall,” Schlissel wrote. READ MORE:Nessel: Michigan GOP chairman’s ‘witches’ remark could have serious consequencesState lawmakers are latest to call on Ron Weiser to resign from University of Michigan Board of Regents1,800 University of Michigan faculty members publicly condemn Ron Weiser’s comments

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson should find out who's bankrolling efforts to repeal governor's power, suppress voting

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ANN ARBOR, MI — Students, faculty and staff at the University of Michigan gathered at Weiser Hall Saturday afternoon to hold a mock renaming of the building in response to inflammatory comments recently made by Regent Ron Weiser. Weiser, chair of the Michigan Republican Party, comments were captured in a video shared on social media. Students and faculty from GEO, LEO and other organizations gather for a mock renaming of Weiser Hall on the University of Michigan campus after its namesake, regent Ron Weiser, called Gov. (Jacob Hamilton | MLive.com)In response to Weiser’s comments, the Board of Regents held a special session on April 2 and passed a resolution condemning Weiser’s comments and calling for his resignation. “I agree with part of this resolution,” Weiser continued, “but I will not resign.

The University of Michigan Board of Regents censured Regent Ron Weiser on Friday for his comments against Michigan lawmakers.

Michigan Republican Party Chairman Ron Weiser called the state’s top Democratic officeholders “witches” and referenced “assassination.”

Weiser’s comments were captured in a video shared on social media. Some University of Michigan regents call on Weiser to resign following ‘three witches,’ assassination commentsBoard Chair Denise Illitch introduced a resolution that condemns Weiser’s language and called on Weiser to resign from the board. The resolution passed 5-0 with Weiser and Regent Sarah Hubbard abstaining. “Regent Weiser had a choice that night. Correction: A previous version of this story said the regents voted 6-0 in favor of the resolution with Regent Hubbard abstaining and Weiser absent.

The University of Michigan’s board has censured a Republican regent who called Michigan's female Democratic leaders “witches” whom the GOP would prepare for a “burning at the stake” in the 2022 election.

The University of Michigan’s governing board on Friday censured a Republican regent who called the state’s female Democratic leaders “witches” whom the GOP would prepare for a “burning at the stake” in the 2022 election.

ANN ARBOR, MI – University of Michigan Regent and Michigan Republican Party Chairman Ron Weiser’s comments regarding Gov. Weiser has come under fire for comments he made during a North Oakland Republican Club event on March 26, when he called Gov. DTE Energy pulls out of downtown Ann Arbor, leaving big void to fill on Main StreetWith DTE Energy permanently pulling hundreds of its employees out of downtown Ann Arbor, there’s now a big space to fill on Main Street. Is downtown Ann Arbor poised for a post-pandemic comeback? Ann Arbor council member campaigned as small business owner, now admits that wasn’t trueWhen Jen Eyer ran for Ann Arbor City Council last year and was elected to represent the 4th Ward, she campaigned as a small business owner.

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The University of Michigan Board of Regents on Friday voted to censure state GOP Chair and fellow Regent Ron Weiser and demanded he resign following...

Weiser’s comments were captured in a video shared on social media. Of the 7,320 faculty members receiving the survey, 1,837 participated in the vote, and 1,807 of them endorsed the statement, according to SACUA. Since Weiser’s comments on March 26, many have called for him to resign, including other UM regents, UM’s Lecturers Employees Organization and leaders of the Congregations of Catholic Sisters in Michigan. Several University of Michigan deans condemn comments made by GOP chairmanThose statements were important because it’s a place where it appears that faculty and the administration are on the same side, Conway said. READ MORE:University of Michigan regents call special meeting after Ron Weiser’s controversial commentsState lawmakers are latest to call on Ron Weiser to resign from University of Michigan Board of RegentsUniversity of Michigan regent, GOP chair temporarily suspends social media, email accounts after threats

Attorney General Dana Nessel said recent comments by the Michigan Republican Party chairman are the latest example of hostile rhetoric that emboldens violent threats against public officials. At a meeting of the North Oakland Republican Club, Michigan GOP Chairman Ron Weiser was recorded calling Nessel, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson “witches” who will be “burning at the stake” in 2022 elections. “When this happens, I can tell you firsthand; the number of threats rise immediately.”Nessel said threats against public officials are on the rise. “I don’t know if every place Ron Weiser goes, he makes remarks like that.

The University of Michigan Board of Regents will gather for a special meeting Friday morning to consider censuring Michigan GOP Chair and fellow Regent Ron...

ANN ARBOR, MI — Eight Michigan lawmakers are the latest to call on Ron Weiser to resign from his position on the University of Michigan Board of Regents. Weiser, the Michigan Republican Party chairman, has come under fire for comments he made during a North Oakland Republican Club event on March 26, when he called Gov. “His choice of words and actions have betrayed the trust that was given to him when he was elected to the University of Michigan Board of Regents,” Lasinski wrote. “As a collective body of elected officials, we officially call on Ron Weiser to resign immediately from the University of Michigan Board of Regents,” Lasinski wrote. READ MORE:Several University of Michigan deans condemn comments made by GOP chairmanAnother group asks University of Michigan, GOP chair to resign after ‘witches,’ assassination commentsSome University of Michigan regents call on Weiser to resign following ‘three witches,’ assassination comments

Weiser has come under fire for comments he made during a North Oakland Republican Club event on March 26, when he called Gov. Since those comments, many have called for Weiser to resign from his UM regent seat, including other UM regents and leaders of the Congregations of Catholic Sisters in Michigan. In a statement released Wednesday, March 31, UM’s Lecturers’ Employees Organization also called on Weiser to resign immediately. There will be no public comment at Friday’s meeting, but the public can view the meeting from the main UM website, university officials said. READ MORE:Another group asks University of Michigan, GOP chair to resign after ‘witches,’ assassination commentsSome University of Michigan regents call on Weiser to resign following ‘three witches,’ assassination commentsSeveral University of Michigan deans condemn comments made by GOP chairman

ANN ARBOR, MI – University of Michigan Regent and Michigan Republican Party chairman Ron Weiser said he has temporarily suspended his social media and email accounts after multiple recent threats of violence. Since those comments, many people have called for Weiser to resign, including 21 deans at the university, some UM regents and leaders of the Congregations of Catholic Sisters in Michigan. After the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol, UM community members started a petition asking Weiser to resign. The petition, which has more than 6,000 signatures, was updated after his March 26 comments to reaffirm the demand that Weiser resign. READ MORE:Another group asks University of Michigan, GOP chair to resign after ‘witches,’ assassination commentsSome University of Michigan regents call on Weiser to resign following ‘three witches,’ assassination commentsSeveral University of Michigan deans condemn comments made by GOP chairman

ANN ARBOR, MI - Leaders of the Congregations of Catholic Sisters in Michigan have added their name to a growing list of groups and individuals calling on University of Michigan regent and Michigan GOP Chairman Ron Weiser to resign. Some UM regents, including Mark Bernstein, Jordan Acker and Paul Brown have called on Weiser to resign since the remarks surfaced. The Michigan Democratic Party also called on Weiser to resign from the Board of Regents in a statement from Party Chair Lavora Barnes Friday. Weiser faced pressure to resign in January from University of Michigan faculty and students who cited his “complicity” in the violence at the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6. READ MORE:Some University of Michigan regents call on Weiser to resign following ‘three witches,’ assassination commentsSeveral University of Michigan deans condemn comments made by GOP chairmanStudent advocacy ‘driving force’ behind University of Michigan discontinuing fossil fuel investments

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“In an increasingly vitriolic political environment, we should all do better to treat each other with respect, myself included. “I apologize to those I offended for the flippant analogy about three women who are elected officials and for the off-hand comments about two other leaders. Elected officials must adhere to a higher standard regardless of the context of their remarks,” Schlissel said. Four members of the board have called on Weiser to resign from the body, the Detroit Free Press reported. Members of the Board of Regents are elected by Michigan voters on a statewide ballot.

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ANN ARBOR, MI — Several deans at the University of Michigan signed a letter sent to the university community Sunday condemning comments made by Michigan GOP Chair and UM Regent Ron Weiser. “We find your comments about elected leaders in the state of Michigan to be insulting, demeaning to women, and contrary to the democratic values of our state and country,” the letter reads. “We feel strongly that your comments do not support the university’s and our units’ values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Related: Michigan GOP chairman apologizes for assassination comments, calling top Democratic women ‘three witches’Nessel responded to Weiser on Twitter Sunday morning with the following statement: “This is not an apology. Read more on MLive:Student advocacy ‘driving force’ behind University of Michigan discontinuing fossil fuel investmentsUniversity of Michigan names life sciences building after former president Mary Sue ColemanFuture civil rights attorneys gaining experience through University of Michigan initiative

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Multiple officials called for Weiser to resign from his position with the GOP and his position on the University of Michigan’s Board of Regents. Michigan GOP chair apologizes for calling top state officials ‘witches’The leader of Michigan’s Republican Party apologized Saturday for the controversial comments he made at a meeting of the North Oakland Republican Club. At the meeting, GOP Chair Ron Weiser referred to Gov. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Milder with sunshine Saturday afternoon, rain showers arrive at nightSaturday night becomes cloudy with rain showers redeveloping by midnight and afterward. Across the region, lows will be in the low and middle 40s.

ANN ARBOR, MI - Ron Weiser, the head of the Michigan Republican Party and a University of Michigan regent, issued an apology Saturday for comments he made about Gov. I apologize to those I offended for the flippant analogy about three women who are elected officials and for the off-hand comments about two other leaders,” his statement read in part. The Michigan Daily reports two other Democratic regents, Mike Behm and Paul Brown, would also ask Weiser to resign. Weiser was elected to the board of regents in 2016, and his term expires in 2025. University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel issued a statement Saturday condemning the remarks.

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – The leader of Michigan’s Republican Party apologized Saturday for the controversial comments he made at a meeting of the North Oakland Republican Club. READ: Michigan GOP chair causes controversy with ‘witches,’ assassination remarksAt the meeting, GOP Chair Ron Weiser referred to Gov. I apologize to those I offended for the flippant analogy about three women who are elected officials and for the off-hand comments about two other leaders. Michigan GOP chairman Ron WeiserWeiser’s comments at the meeting brought a quick response from Whitmer, who was targeted in an alleged domestic terrorism plot last year. “Given the dramatic increase in death threats against Michigan elected officials during the Trump Administration, this type of rhetoric is destructive and downright dangerous,” Whitmer said.

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The chairman of the Michigan Republican Party called the state's top female Democratic officials "witches" and joked about assassinating GOP Congress members who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump. "We're focused on the three witches," Weiser said, adding that he was also working on winning Republican majorities in the state's House and Senate. Do better, Michigan GOP." Do better, Michigan GOP. https://t.co/v14V0mJE4G pic.twitter.com/NC2XTuNs3c — Dana Nessel (@dananessel) March 26, 2021CBS News has reached out to Weiser and the Michigan Republican Party for comment.

University of Michigan alum Ron Weiser is a former ambassador to Slovakia in President George W. Bush's administration. At the meeting, GOP Chair Ron Weiser referred to Gov. AdWeiser has been party chair for only a few months, but he’s had the position before. READ: Michigan GOP elects new leadership amid accusations of corruption“Our job is to soften up those three witches and make sure we have good candidates to run against them,” Weiser said. Do better, Michigan GOP.

NOTE: This story was updated to include a response from Ron Weiser. ANN ARBOR, MI - Some members of the University of Michigan Board of Regents are calling on fellow regent Ron Weiser to resign after comments he made as the head of the state’s Republican Party. The calls for his resignation came following comments made by Weiser during an event for the North Oakland Republic Club Thursday, March 26, when Weiser called Gov. He should resign.”Regent Jordan Acker also called on Weiser to resign, referring to Weiser’s language as reckless and dangerous. Ron Weiser will surely react with shock & deny any culpability.”The Michigan Democratic Party also called on Weiser to resign from the Board of Regents in a statement from Party Chair Lavora Barnes Friday.

The chairman of the Michigan Republican Party called the state's top female Democratic officials "witches" and joked about assassinating GOP Congress members who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump. "We're focused on the three witches," Weiser said, adding that he was also working on winning Republican majorities in the state's House and Senate. Do better, Michigan GOP." Do better, Michigan GOP. https://t.co/v14V0mJE4G pic.twitter.com/NC2XTuNs3c — Dana Nessel (@dananessel) March 26, 2021CBS News has reached out to Weiser and the Michigan Republican Party for comment.

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LANSING, Mich. – The leader of Michigan's Republican Party referred to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and two other top Democratic elected woman as “witches" that the GOP wants to “soften up” for a “burning at the stake” in the 2022 election. He also joked about assassination when he was asked how to remove two GOP congressmen, Reps. Fred Upton and Peter Meijer, who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump. Someone asked Weiser about “witches in our own party.”He said: "Ma’am, other than assassination, I have no other way other than voting out. Weiser, a major Republican donor, personally gave money to both Upton, a longtime congressman, and Meijer — now a freshman representative — in 2020.

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They didn’t win that election, but they’re still hoping that they’re going to win the war.”Related: Michigan completes general election audits, no foul play foundThe Michigan Republican Party changed leadership after the 2020 election. Speeches throughout the Michigan GOP nominating convention mentioned debunked claims of voter fraud while supporting election reform efforts, according to a Gongwer News report. Hours after members of Congress evacuated the Capitol to escape a violent mob, three Michigan Republicans continued the effort to delegitimize Biden’s victory. McClain co-sponsored a bill seeking to establish a commission to study the 2020 election and make recommendations to improve election procedures. He was censured by the Cass County Republican Party soon afterward.

that allegedly involved national GOP Party Chair Ronna McDaniel after Weiser allegedly called McDaniel. She is also mentioned in a similar pay-off scheme during her run for Michigan GOP Chair, also allegedly organized by Weiser. Michigan’s GOP elected the new leadership amid party infighting and accusations of illegal activity. One involved an alleged $200,000 pay-off for a candidate to drop out of a race that allegedly involved national GOP Party Chair Ronna McDaniel after Weiser allegedly called McDaniel. She is also mentioned in a similar pay-off scheme during her run for Michigan GOP Chair, also allegedly organized by Weiser.

LANSING, MI - Michigan’s Bureau of Elections started an investigation into allegations that state Republican Party chair Ron Weiser used party funds to pay a Secretary of State candidate to drop out of a race in 2018. Former state party chair Laura Cox accused Weiser in a Jan. 15 email of paying Stanley Grot $200,000 to end his 2018 secretary of state campaign. Read more: Laura Cox reenters Michigan GOP chair race, accuses Ron Weiser of ‘secret’ paymentsCox sent a letter containing the allegations to the bureau last week, indicating her desire for an investigation into a possible violation of the Michigan Campaign Finance Act. “There is clear evidence that a secret deal was made between Ron Weiser and Stan Grot,” Cox wrote. Read more: Ron Weiser elected to once again lead Michigan Republican PartyWeiser called the allegations “baseless” in a statement.

Ron Weiser, chairman of the University of Michigan Board of Regents. DETROIT – University of Michigan Board of Regents member Ronald Weiser was elected to Michigan’s GOP chair during Saturday’s virtual Michigan Republican Party 2021 Convention. AdWeiser had been the Michigan GOP chair from 2009-2011 and 2017-2019. Ambassador to Slovakia under President George W. Bush from 2001-2005 and has been on the University of Michigan Board of Regents since 2016. The rest of Saturday’s election results can be read on the Michigan GOP website here.

LANSING — Ron Weiser was elected Saturday to once again lead the Michigan Republican Party, this time alongside Co-Chair Meshawn Maddock. “Meshawn and I are honored and excited to lead the party over the next two critical years,” Weiser said in a statement released by the party. “There is clear evidence that a secret deal was made between Ron Weiser and Stan Grot,” Cox wrote. Weiser was U.S. ambassador to Slovakia under President George W. Bush and formerly served as the Michigan GOP chair from 2009 to 2011 and again from 2017 to 2018. Cox became party chair in early 2019 after serving terms as a state House representative and a Wayne County Commissioner.

DETROIT – Current Michigan Republican Party Chairwoman Laura Cox said she was dropping out of the race for another term -- a decision expected to be made at the state party convention on Saturday (Feb. 6). That decision would also leave former chair and current University of Michigan Regent Ron Weiser as the only candidate for the position. However, days before the convention, Cox accused Weiser -- when he was chairman -- of paying out $200,000 in party money to Shelby Township Clerk Stanley Grot, a payment in return for Grot dropping out of the race in 2018 for secretary of state. The funds were paid to Grot over a six-month period; however, Grot and Weiser claim the six-figure payment was for doing delegate recruitment. Cox claimed that with Grot dropping out of the race, the GOP could then put a woman on the ticket on its all-male ticket.

ANN ARBOR University of Michigan Regent Ron Weiser and his wife, Eileen, have donated $30 million to the university to bolster diabetes research and develop life-changing therapies. The research will be in collaboration with Michigan Medicine and other schools and units within the university. The gift will see the establishment of the Elizabeth Weiser Caswell Diabetes Institute, named for the Weisters daughter whose husband and two sons have Type 1 diabetes. Elizabeth has been a relentless educator and advocate for people with diabetes and for diabetes research, Regent Weiser said in a news release. This gift is transformational, Marschall S. Runge, M.D., Ph.D., executive vice president for medical affairs, dean of the University of Michigan Medical School and CEO of Michigan Medicine said in a news release.