A federal judge has sentenced a China-born American chemist to 14 years in prison for stealing trade secrets, engaging in economic espionage, and committing fraud. You Xiaorong, also known as Shannon You, of Lansing, Michigan, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge J. Ronnie Greer in Greeneville, Tennessee on May 9, according to the Department of Justice … Continued
In the wake of a leaked draft opinion from a Supreme Court case that could overturn Roe v. Wade, a Catholic church and school in Michigan has been vandalized with vulgar graffiti. Activist Dave Reilly shared photos of the destruction of Saint Joseph’s Church and Academy in Armada on his Twitter account Friday. The images show multiple … Continued
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy (MCPP) is suing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), saying it won’t explain how it calculates the return on investment for its Pure Michigan tourism program. MCPP requested the documents via the the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). For years, the state has claimed that the Pure Michigan advertising campaign boosts … Continued
Following a stunning defeat in federal court earlier this month, one of the lead prosecutors handling the trial of four men charged with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 has withdrawn from the case. Andrew Birge, the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, announced in a filing yesterday that Jonathan Roth “withdraws … Continued
Continuing his near-weekly Save America rally tour Saturday night in Washington Township, Michigan, former President Donald Trump hit the sitting president and his fledgling administration amid crises on the border, supply chains, inflation, and Ukraine. “The stakes of this year’s midterm elections could not be higher,” Trump told the crowd at his indoor rally, which aired live … Continued
A Michigan judge has tossed a lawsuit alleging Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson illegally accepted private money to swing the 2020 presidential election in favor of President Joe Biden. First filed in October 2020, the litigation claimed that then-Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg swung the 2020 election in favor of President Joe Biden by awarding millions of dollars … Continued
Michigan lawmakers introduced an ethics reform package during Sunshine Week, a seven-day promotion of government transparency. The package would require more transparency from lawmakers and bolster the Freedom of Information Act. “During Sunshine Week we celebrate the laws that keep our government open and accountable,” Rep. Ann Bollin, R-Brighton Twp, said in a statement. “I … Continued
The bill aims to suspend the state fuel tax on gas, diesel, and alternative fuels starting April 1, 2022, through September 30, 2022, in reaction to per-gallon prices hitting record levels. he GOP-dominated Michigan Senate approved a bill aiming to cut the 27-cent per gallon state gas tax for six months. The 24-14 Senate vote … Continued
A new video series has launched in Michigan with the aim to highlight the absurdity of the current Michigan Voter ID law. Restoration Action, a group helping to advance a ballot initiative in Michigan that would require a photo ID to cast a vote, is sponsoring the video series. The second video was released today. The … Continued
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the GOP-dominated Legislature will soon battle over spending a $6 billion budget surplus. Whitmer wants targeted tax breaks for retired Michiganders; family tax credits; and, perhaps most controversial, has announced a plan that would give private auto manufacturers more than a billion dollars, which many Republicans also support. Meanwhile, the Michigan … Continued
A high school student from Plainwell, Michigan, told Newsmax on Friday that he is suing his city’s school district after he was suspended in October for “a private conversation with a friend over text message” six months prior that contained his Christian views on sexuality and gender. The student, David Stout II, was accompanied by his attorney, … Continued
A Plainwell, Michigan, high school junior has gone to federal court to fight for his right to talk about his religion. The case arose when Plainwell High School student David Stout was suspended for three days for expressing his Christian beliefs and opinions in a private conversation with a like-minded student on school property and … Continued
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