Michigan GOP

The group ProgressiveMI has spent thousands of dollars on ads for Pamela Pugh. Democratic leaders say ProgressiveMI is tied to a conservative ad firm, seeking to sway the race.

As part of his campaign for the Republican nomination for governor, Tom Leonard released a plan he says is meant to prioritize Michigan families over utility companies.

The state has already turned over a copy, but withheld sensitive identifying information, like Social Security numbers. The Justice Department wants all of it.

A firm trial date has finally been set for Lee Chatfield and his wife, Stephanie Chatfield, who are facing charges of running a criminal enterprise and embezzling large sums of money from the former Michigan House speaker’s non-profit campaign and organizing funds. The trial, however, won’t commence until this time next year.

Legislation has been introduced by Rep. Steve Frisbie, R-Battle Creek, to make it easier for property owners to evict squatters. It is titled the SHIELD (Safeguarding Homeownership and Interests Through Eviction Law Development) Act.

Former Michigan Republican Party chair Kristina Karamo has lost an important court decision in her effort to be reinstated as the state GOP leader.

The Republican National Committee has recognized former Congressman Pete Hoekstra as the Michigan GOP chair. But that may not be the final word in the messy leadership battle over control of the state Republican Party.

The new leader of the Michigan Republican Party – at least the one designated by one faction of the riven organization – predicts the controversy over who’s running things will be decided soon.

Perry Johnson is the first Republican hopeful for governor to call on a court to put him on the August statewide primary ballot.

Five Republicans have been booted from the state's August gubernatorial primary.