Share This: We have plywood ready to go in case windows are broken,” said John Truscott, vice chair of the Capitol Commission that oversees the state’s capitol building. Related stories:, warns that armed protests are planned in all 50 states this week until President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20. Given recent events in Washington, D.C., we must prepare for the worst,” Schor said in a Tuesday statement.  Capitol building windows and beefing up security — and state officials say that threats against them are increasing but not always...…Share This: We have plywood ready to go in case windows are broken,” said John Truscott, vice chair of the Capitol Commission that oversees the state’s capitol building. Related stories:, warns that armed protests are planned in all 50 states this week until President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20. Given recent events in Washington, D.C., we must prepare for the worst,” Schor said in a Tuesday statement.  Capitol building windows and beefing up security — and state officials say that threats against them are increasing but not always...WW…

Share This:  Related : that the FBI is warning that armed protests are planned in state Capitols nationwide from Saturday to Jan. 20, the date of President-elect Joseph Biden’s inauguration. entered the Michigan Capitol on April 30 as the Republican-led Legislature considered whether to extend a state of emergency that had allowed Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to issue unilateral orders to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. .inside the Capitol and was recorded saying he would “have fun hunting” if shooting started during. “The Capitol is not safe.” of armed men standing above...…Share This:  Related : that the FBI is warning that armed protests are planned in state Capitols nationwide from Saturday to Jan. 20, the date of President-elect Joseph Biden’s inauguration. entered the Michigan Capitol on April 30 as the Republican-led Legislature considered whether to extend a state of emergency that had allowed Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to issue unilateral orders to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. .inside the Capitol and was recorded saying he would “have fun hunting” if shooting started during. “The Capitol is not safe.” of armed men standing above...WW…

Share This:  , capped by an election season in which Trump and many of his supporters stoked violence, of a rigged election, and failed to forcefully condemn earlier incidents of violence and intimidation.  a letter from Michigan Republican senators sent Tuesday originally asked Congress to delay certification of the 2020 presidential election due to unsubstantiated allegations of election fraud.  Barrett said his signature was added to the original document “without his consent.” that we've been seeing in politics.”against Whitmer that ended in October arrests in the past 12...…Share This:  , capped by an election season in which Trump and many of his supporters stoked violence, of a rigged election, and failed to forcefully condemn earlier incidents of violence and intimidation.  a letter from Michigan Republican senators sent Tuesday originally asked Congress to delay certification of the 2020 presidential election due to unsubstantiated allegations of election fraud.  Barrett said his signature was added to the original document “without his consent.” that we've been seeing in politics.”against Whitmer that ended in October arrests in the past 12...WW…

Share This: Share This: , and more than 140 Republicans have announced plans to do so, including three from Michigan:  Lisa McClain of Bruce Township, Jack Bergman of Watersmeet and Tim Walberg of Tipton.  sent a letter to Congress and Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday seeking “an objective and transparent investigation into credible accusations of misconduct in the 2020 election.”  “the Vice President has the power to reject fraudulently chosen electors.”The Vice President has the power to reject fraudulently chosen electors.— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) said...…Share This: Share This: , and more than 140 Republicans have announced plans to do so, including three from Michigan:  Lisa McClain of Bruce Township, Jack Bergman of Watersmeet and Tim Walberg of Tipton.  sent a letter to Congress and Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday seeking “an objective and transparent investigation into credible accusations of misconduct in the 2020 election.”  “the Vice President has the power to reject fraudulently chosen electors.”The Vice President has the power to reject fraudulently chosen electors.— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) said...WW…

Share This: Share This: from a nonprofit in September, Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope said the Nov. 3 election could have looked quite different for voters and election workers. provided grants to 473 elections departments in Michigan and 2,500 nationwide. Related stories:shows the group awarded grants to many Michigan municipalities that Trump carried on Nov. 3. Similar lawsuits were filed in Texas, Pennsylvania, Iowa and South Carolina, but all were dropped.  the state needed another $40 million to help run a safe election, but the money never came. ., a nonpartisan...…Share This: Share This: from a nonprofit in September, Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope said the Nov. 3 election could have looked quite different for voters and election workers. provided grants to 473 elections departments in Michigan and 2,500 nationwide. Related stories:shows the group awarded grants to many Michigan municipalities that Trump carried on Nov. 3. Similar lawsuits were filed in Texas, Pennsylvania, Iowa and South Carolina, but all were dropped.  the state needed another $40 million to help run a safe election, but the money never came. ., a nonpartisan...WW…

DismissYour support is valued now more than everThroughout this wild year, the Bridge Michigan team has worked hard to bring you data-driven, fact-based reporting about the issues that matter most to our state. Our year-end fundraising campaign is in full swing. Will you to support nonprofit, nonpartisan reporting in 2021 and beyond? Share This: who backed President Donald Trump’s failed effort for another term insisted they just wanted “answers” — even though they signed a brief seeking to overturn Michigan’s election. supporting a Texas lawsuit that sought to delay Monday’s...…DismissYour support is valued now more than everThroughout this wild year, the Bridge Michigan team has worked hard to bring you data-driven, fact-based reporting about the issues that matter most to our state. Our year-end fundraising campaign is in full swing. Will you to support nonprofit, nonpartisan reporting in 2021 and beyond? Share This: who backed President Donald Trump’s failed effort for another term insisted they just wanted “answers” — even though they signed a brief seeking to overturn Michigan’s election. supporting a Texas lawsuit that sought to delay Monday’s...WW…

Share This: Share This: 1st district: Chris Cracchiolo of Williamsburg, businessman2nd district: Tim Smith of Grand Haven, director of the Michigan Education Association3rd district: Blake Mazurek of Grand Rapids, history teacher at Grandville Middle School4th district: Bonnie Lauria of West Branch, retired auto worker5th district: Bobbie Walton of Davison, retired government worker6th district: Mark Miller of Kalamazoo Township, Kalamazoo Township clerk7th district: Connor Wood of Jackson County, chair of Jackson County Democratic Party8th district: Robin Smith of Lansing, school...…Share This: Share This: 1st district: Chris Cracchiolo of Williamsburg, businessman2nd district: Tim Smith of Grand Haven, director of the Michigan Education Association3rd district: Blake Mazurek of Grand Rapids, history teacher at Grandville Middle School4th district: Bonnie Lauria of West Branch, retired auto worker5th district: Bobbie Walton of Davison, retired government worker6th district: Mark Miller of Kalamazoo Township, Kalamazoo Township clerk7th district: Connor Wood of Jackson County, chair of Jackson County Democratic Party8th district: Robin Smith of Lansing, school...WW…

Share This: Share This: based in Lansing, meanwhile, urges the Michigan Supreme Court to seize all ballots, ballot boxes and poll machines and appoint a “special master” to review election administration. ouse Oversight Committee about alleged campaign irregularities. But his claims, along with the last-ditch lawsuits, rely on accusations that have already been rejected by Michigan courts or debunked by independent fact checkers, including Bridge Michigan. Update:  shows the group awarded COVID-19 preparation grants which provided money for election safety measures such as...…Share This: Share This: based in Lansing, meanwhile, urges the Michigan Supreme Court to seize all ballots, ballot boxes and poll machines and appoint a “special master” to review election administration. ouse Oversight Committee about alleged campaign irregularities. But his claims, along with the last-ditch lawsuits, rely on accusations that have already been rejected by Michigan courts or debunked by independent fact checkers, including Bridge Michigan. Update:  shows the group awarded COVID-19 preparation grants which provided money for election safety measures such as...WW…

Share This: Share This: from Nov. 11 that refuted many of the claims. Related stories: gathered outside the Senate hearing Tuesday morning chanting “Rudy, Rudy, Rudy” for Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, who is set to testify before a House committee Wednesday. Trump continues to falsely claim he won Michigan and other battleground states. : The Justice Department has not uncovered evidence of widespread voter fraud that would change the outcome of the election.  “We won Michigan by a lot!” about late-night ballot dumps for Biden and dead people...…Share This: Share This: from Nov. 11 that refuted many of the claims. Related stories: gathered outside the Senate hearing Tuesday morning chanting “Rudy, Rudy, Rudy” for Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, who is set to testify before a House committee Wednesday. Trump continues to falsely claim he won Michigan and other battleground states. : The Justice Department has not uncovered evidence of widespread voter fraud that would change the outcome of the election.  “We won Michigan by a lot!” about late-night ballot dumps for Biden and dead people...WW…

Share This: in a tweet that Twitter flagged for containing disputed information. r, also known as a poll worker, from each major political party per precinct. The law allows for some exceptions, saying the number doesn’t have to be equal but should be  “.”numerous Republican inspectors always present” in Detroit.   this week in federal court containing more than 100 affidavits from GOP challengers, some of whom say the lack of Republican election became a problem when workers duplicated ballots. ballots rejected by tabulators due to an “over vote.” This over vote...…Share This: in a tweet that Twitter flagged for containing disputed information. r, also known as a poll worker, from each major political party per precinct. The law allows for some exceptions, saying the number doesn’t have to be equal but should be  “.”numerous Republican inspectors always present” in Detroit.   this week in federal court containing more than 100 affidavits from GOP challengers, some of whom say the lack of Republican election became a problem when workers duplicated ballots. ballots rejected by tabulators due to an “over vote.” This over vote...WW…