Keya Vakil is the deputy political editor at COURIER. He previously worked as a researcher in the film industry and dabbled in the political world.
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‘We Have to Do More’: How Michigan Is Investing in its Senior Residents
From meal assistance to eliminating the pension tax, here is a look at what Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been working on to support seniors across the state.
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Former GOP House Speaker Lee Chatfield Accused of Sexual Assault by Sister-in-Law
“He destroyed me, and has controlled my life since I was 15-16, the past 10-11 years,” Rebekah Chatfield said.
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Whitmer Gives 38,000 Childcare Workers a Bonus Using Money From American Rescue Plan
The Whitmer administration is also providing funds to nearly 6,000 childcare programs to help keep programs open, recruit new workers, and provide services to families who may not otherwise be able to afford the cost.
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EXPLAINER: How Michigan’s Voting Laws Could Change In 2022
Pat Morgan, a 65-year-old Lenawee County retiree, considers herself a fierce defender of democracy. She’s worried about the emerging efforts to restrict voting.
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6 Questions We Asked a Michigan Political Scientist on the Anniversary of the Jan. 6 Insurrection
“This was the most serious assault on our democracy and our democratic institutions that we have witnessed maybe since the War of 1812,” said Michael Traugott, a research professor at the University of Michigan.
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‘Do Not Call This a Riot, It Was an Insurrection’: Michiganders Look Back on the US Capitol Attack
One year ago, armed insurrectionists stormed the US Capitol building in an attack that left five dead. Here’s how four Michiganders experienced that day.
