Representative Larry Inman has been kicked out of the state House Republican caucus. Two thirds of his fellow Republicans say Inman needs to go. That’s after he was indicted last week on charges he solicited campaign donations in exchange for his vote on a labor issue. The lawmaker from near Traverse City is also accused of lying to the FBI.
House Speaker Lee Chatfield says he also believes Inman should leave the Legislature.
“I have asked Representative Inman to resign in his official capacity as state representative, and I’m still hoping he does the right thing.”
Inman did not attend Tuesday's House session. But he has said he has no intention of quitting.
House Speaker Chatfield says he’s not ready to talk about expelling Inman.