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education1 year ago

"MSU Trustees Vassar, Denno, and Scott implicated in misconduct report"

An investigation paid for by Michigan State University recommends that trustees Rema Vassar and Dennis Denno be referred to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office for possible removal, while also suggesting that trustee Brianna Scott be considered for censure. The report found numerous instances of alleged misconduct, including accepting special benefits, violating board policies, and engaging in personal attacks. The governor's office is monitoring the situation closely, and the report also recommends steps for the university to improve governance and professional development.

via Lansing State Journal|
#education#governor-whitmer#investigation
labor-relations2 years ago

Whitmer's Bold Move: Forcing UAW and Detroit Three to Reach a Deal

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer suggests that negotiators from the United Auto Workers (UAW) and Detroit Three automakers should be locked in a room until a deal is reached, as the UAW's simultaneous strike against General Motors (GM) surpasses the length of its national walkout in 2019. The strike has cost GM $800 million so far, and the economic losses for the auto industry are estimated to be over $9.3 billion. Negotiations continue between the UAW and automakers, while Canadian autoworkers union Unifor is also in the midst of negotiations with the Detroit Three.

via Detroit News|
#detroit-three#governor-whitmer#labor-relations
crime2 years ago

"Alleged Kidnappers' Plot: Igniting a Civil War, Claims Prosecutor"

Three men accused of aiding a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer were described as anarchists who wanted to start a civil war, according to a prosecutor. The defendants, Eric Molitor and twin brothers William Null and Michael Null, are charged with providing material support for terrorist acts and illegally possessing firearms. Defense attorneys argued that their clients had participated in paramilitary activities but had committed no crimes. The defendants were part of a self-styled militia group angered by Whitmer's COVID-19 policies. The trial is the last in a series of prosecutions related to the kidnapping plot.

via The Associated Press|
#anarchists#crime#governor-whitmer
crime2 years ago

Final Trial Begins for Foiled Plot to Kidnap Michigan's Governor

The final trial is set to begin for the last defendants accused of participating in a foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer nearly three years ago. Eric Molitor and brothers William Null and Michael Null, described as anti-government extremists, were among 14 men charged in the scheme. The plotters, members of paramilitary groups, planned to attack the state Capitol and police to ignite a civil war. Nine men have been convicted so far, and two were acquitted. The defendants face charges of providing material support for terrorist acts and illegally possessing firearms. The trial will take place in Antrim County, Michigan.

via ABC News|
#anti-government-extremists#crime#governor-whitmer
crime2 years ago

Final Trial Begins in Foiled Plot to Kidnap Michigan's Governor

The final trial is set to begin for the last defendants accused of participating in a foiled plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer nearly three years ago. The defendants, Eric Molitor and brothers William Null and Michael Null, were among 14 men charged in the scheme, which was motivated by anger over Whitmer's COVID-19 policies. The plotters, described as anti-government extremists, intended to attack the state Capitol and police to ignite a civil war. Nine men have already been convicted, while two were acquitted. The defendants face charges of providing material support for terrorist acts and illegally possessing firearms.

via Yahoo News|
#anti-government-extremists#crime#foiled-plot
politics2 years ago

Whitmer enacts gun safety measures in response to shootings.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a package of bills aimed at preventing gun violence. The bills include measures to strengthen background checks, establish a red flag law allowing for the temporary removal of firearms from individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others, and prohibit the open carry of firearms in certain public spaces. The legislation was praised by gun control advocates and criticized by gun rights groups.

via WWMT-TV|
#firearms#governor-whitmer#gun-violence-prevention
politics2 years ago

Michigan GOP under fire for Anti-Semitic and Holocaust comparisons.

Michigan GOP is facing backlash after comparing gun bills to the Holocaust. Governor Whitmer called the comments "depraved" and "dangerous" and urged the party to apologize. The party's spokesperson defended the comments, saying they were meant to highlight the dangers of government overreach. The Anti-Defamation League also condemned the remarks, calling them "deeply offensive and inappropriate."

via MSNBC|
#anti-semitism#backlash#governor-whitmer