Michigan GOP chair calls state Democratic leaders “witches”; later apologizes

April 2nd, 20210 LANSING — Michigan Republican Party Chairman Ron Weiser called the state’s top Democratic officeholders “witches” and referenced “assassination.” After a firestorm of criticism and calls for his resignation, Weiser said on Twitter that his comments “are clearly being taken out of context.” He reportedly made the...

Snyder vetoes controversial GOP power play proposal, 40 other lame-duck bills

December 30th, 20180 LANSING — Governor Rick Snyder rejected 41 lame-duck bills on Friday according to a report from the Detroit Free Press, including a measure that would have given Republican-led lawmakers more authority to intervene in legal battles next year, in anticipation of Democrats taking over top posts within the state. The proposal was...