Gongwer Michigan (State Affairs Michigan)

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The premier source for news and information on Michigan government and politics. Part of the @StateAffairsUS network.

Lansing, Mich.

Joined February 2009

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Gongwer Michigan (State Affairs Michigan)@GongwerMichigan · 9 h

BREAKING: Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said today she raised a whopping $3.5 million since launching her gubernatorial campaign in January. gongwer.com/news/update.cf…

GongwerMichigan's tweet image. BREAKING: Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said today she raised a whopping $3.5 million since launching her gubernatorial campaign in January.

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Liz Nass@liz_nass · 9 h

Rep. Coffia introduced her new bill today entitled “Justice Needs No Masks,” requiring proper identification and banning the use of masks by law enforcement officers with a few exceptions in response to interactions with masked ICE officers across the nation. @GongwerMichigan

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Gongwer Michigan (State Affairs Michigan)@GongwerMichigan · 11 h

SUBSCRIBERS: Join Gongwer News Service partners @PluribusNews and @StateAffairsUS on July 29 at 12pm, for a special live webinar with @NCSLorg Chief Executive Tim Storey, who will preview this year's NCSL Legislative Summit. Register for free: bit.ly/4nZ3wd4

GongwerMichigan's tweet image. SUBSCRIBERS: Join Gongwer News Service partners @PluribusNews and @StateAffairsUS on July 29 at 12pm, for a special live webinar with @NCSLorg Chief Executive Tim Storey, who will preview this year's NCSL Legislative Summit.

Register for free: bit.ly/4nZ3wd4

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Gongwer Michigan (State Affairs Michigan)@GongwerMichigan · Jul 23

U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga will not run for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat. Gongwer News Service will have more on this story in tonight's report. gongwer.com/news/update.cf…

GongwerMichigan's tweet image. U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga will not run for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat.

Gongwer News Service will have more on this story in tonight's report.

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Gongwer Michigan (State Affairs Michigan)@GongwerMichigan · Jul 23

House Republicans issued a slew of subpoenas, including two document subpoenas for the Department of Attorney General, one for Department of Health and Human Services Director Elizabeth Hertel and two for the Department of Natural Resources. bit.ly/4kQBVYI

GongwerMichigan's tweet image. House Republicans issued a slew of subpoenas, including two document subpoenas for the Department of Attorney General, one for Department of Health and Human Services Director Elizabeth Hertel and two for the Department of Natural Resources.

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Gongwer Michigan (State Affairs Michigan)@GongwerMichigan · Jul 23

The Department of Attorney General rejected calls from Sen. Jim Runestad to open an investigation into the Department of State Police deputy director, according to a letter from the department. bit.ly/44KbX4D

GongwerMichigan's tweet image. The Department of Attorney General rejected calls from Sen. Jim Runestad to open an investigation into the Department of State Police deputy director, according to a letter from the department.

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Gongwer Michigan (State Affairs Michigan)@GongwerMichigan · Jul 22

As Michigan considers competing options for restricting cellphones in public schools, the Senate Fiscal Agency said in a recent review of such policies that their effectiveness has not been proven in other states where similar proposals have been enacted. bit.ly/46WC8GD

GongwerMichigan's tweet image. As Michigan considers competing options for restricting cellphones in public schools, the Senate Fiscal Agency said in a recent review of such policies that their effectiveness has not been proven in other states where similar proposals have been enacted.

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Gongwer Michigan (State Affairs Michigan)@GongwerMichigan · Jul 22

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, former attorney general Mike Cox and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson released campaign fundraising numbers on Monday ahead of the filing deadline on Friday. bit.ly/4f53vjS

GongwerMichigan's tweet image. Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, former attorney general Mike Cox and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson released campaign fundraising numbers on Monday ahead of the filing deadline on Friday.

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Gongwer Michigan (State Affairs Michigan)@GongwerMichigan · Jul 22

Three-term Rep. Julie Rogers announced Monday she is looking to serve in the other chamber by filing to run for the 19th Senate District. Get the full story: bit.ly/4o0KuTC

NNick Smith@NSmithReports · Jul 21

Rep. Julie Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) has filed & formed a campaign committee to run for the 19th Senate District. She's in her third term in the House. Rogers is seeking to replace term-limited Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo), who is running for Congress.

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Gongwer Michigan (State Affairs Michigan)@GongwerMichigan · Jul 21

BREAKING NEWS: Shaquila Myers, a senior advisor to the governor and former chief of staff for the lieutenant governor and former House speaker, has been appointed to fill the vacant seat on the Public Service Commission. bit.ly/3VB1ouT

GongwerMichigan's tweet image. BREAKING NEWS: Shaquila Myers, a senior advisor to the governor and former chief of staff for the lieutenant governor and former House speaker, has been appointed to fill the vacant seat on the Public Service Commission.

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Nick Smith@NSmithReports · Jul 21

No attendance or voting in the Senate on Tuesday. The next listed session day is July 29.

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Gongwer Michigan (State Affairs Michigan)@GongwerMichigan · Jul 21

Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a lawsuit this week against a federal rule advocates say could lead to 1.8 million people who receive health insurance under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act losing coverage. bit.ly/4nZLCqE

GongwerMichigan's tweet image. Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a lawsuit this week against a federal rule advocates say could lead to 1.8 million people who receive health insurance under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act losing coverage.

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Gongwer Michigan (State Affairs Michigan)@GongwerMichigan · Jul 21

Evaluating the claim of attorney-client privilege by the MEDC after the seizure of documents by the Department of Attorney General, legal experts are split on the effectiveness of some of their arguments in court filings. bit.ly/4lXAU2N

GongwerMichigan's tweet image. Evaluating the claim of attorney-client privilege by the MEDC after the seizure of documents by the Department of Attorney General, legal experts are split on the effectiveness of some of their arguments in court filings.

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Gongwer Michigan (State Affairs Michigan)@GongwerMichigan · Jul 18

Sen. Sean McCann's campaign for the 4th U.S. House District raised over $185,000 in its first 72 hours, he announced Thursday. bit.ly/44F2YBL

GongwerMichigan's tweet image. Sen. Sean McCann's campaign for the 4th U.S. House District raised over $185,000 in its first 72 hours, he announced Thursday.

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