Misinformation Helped Spur Conspiracy Theories, Leading To Chaos In Michigan From protests, to the alleged plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer, to false claims of election fraud, here's how conspiracy theories were allowed to fester through misinformation in Michigan politics.FromThe day Michigan's electors gathered in the state Capitol, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer paused briefly on the checkered marble floor before entering the state Senate chamber. "Obviously [we] never could've imagined..." she paused to laugh, emphasizing her next word, "anything... about this year. But it's an honor to play a role...…Misinformation Helped Spur Conspiracy Theories, Leading To Chaos In Michigan From protests, to the alleged plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer, to false claims of election fraud, here's how conspiracy theories were allowed to fester through misinformation in Michigan politics.FromThe day Michigan's electors gathered in the state Capitol, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer paused briefly on the checkered marble floor before entering the state Senate chamber. "Obviously [we] never could've imagined..." she paused to laugh, emphasizing her next word, "anything... about this year. But it's an honor to play a role...WW…

Down Ballot State Elections To Watch In 2020 Millions of dollars are flowing into state legislative races. Redistricting and the coronavirus are expected to be top of the policy agenda in 2021 and party control could mean everything.When it comes to the presidency and the U.S. Senate, Democrats are largely playing offense. That's true further down the ballot, too, for the offices where many of the policies that affect our daily lives are made: state legislatures. Voters will decide on more than 5,800 state lawmaker seats next week. With control of 40 chambers to Republicans' 58, Democrats...…Down Ballot State Elections To Watch In 2020 Millions of dollars are flowing into state legislative races. Redistricting and the coronavirus are expected to be top of the policy agenda in 2021 and party control could mean everything.When it comes to the presidency and the U.S. Senate, Democrats are largely playing offense. That's true further down the ballot, too, for the offices where many of the policies that affect our daily lives are made: state legislatures. Voters will decide on more than 5,800 state lawmaker seats next week. With control of 40 chambers to Republicans' 58, Democrats...WW…

Gov. Whitmer, And Others, Say Plot To Kidnap Her Wasn't Surprising Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, and others say they weren't surprised by the alleged plot to kidnap her after months of loathsome protests and bitter partisan battles.FromIn mid-April, thousands of citizens gridlocked the Michigan state Capitol for miles, unleashing a cacophony of noisemakers and car horns for nearly seven hours protesting Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's stay-at-home order. "Operation Gridlock" was dotted with red "Make America Great Again" hats and yellow "Live Free or Die" flags. President...…Gov. Whitmer, And Others, Say Plot To Kidnap Her Wasn't Surprising Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, and others say they weren't surprised by the alleged plot to kidnap her after months of loathsome protests and bitter partisan battles.FromIn mid-April, thousands of citizens gridlocked the Michigan state Capitol for miles, unleashing a cacophony of noisemakers and car horns for nearly seven hours protesting Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's stay-at-home order. "Operation Gridlock" was dotted with red "Make America Great Again" hats and yellow "Live Free or Die" flags. President...WW…

© 2022 MICHIGAN RADIO91.7 Ann Arbor/Detroit 104.1 Grand Rapids91.3 Port Huron 89.7 Lansing 91.1 FlintPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsPolice departments across the country already submit use of force reports to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Now, departments in Michigan will be encouraged to submit reports for state-specific data.The Law Enforcement Transparency Collaborative, announced Wednesday, will be the first statewide collection of use of force data.Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, says the Law Enforcement Transparency Collaborative is a step toward...…© 2022 MICHIGAN RADIO91.7 Ann Arbor/Detroit 104.1 Grand Rapids91.3 Port Huron 89.7 Lansing 91.1 FlintPlay Live Radio0:000:00Available On Air StationsPolice departments across the country already submit use of force reports to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Now, departments in Michigan will be encouraged to submit reports for state-specific data.The Law Enforcement Transparency Collaborative, announced Wednesday, will be the first statewide collection of use of force data.Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, says the Law Enforcement Transparency Collaborative is a step toward...WW…