LANSING — Detroit Free Press revisited a scrutinized incident from 2013 when then-DPD chief James Craig “fled a suspected carjacker who approached his unmarked police car one night.” Since his handling of the incident doesn’t line up with his often repeated claim on the campaign trail that he “led from the front” in his law […]
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As Supreme Court Hears Texas Abortion Law Arguments, Anti-Choice Extremists Tudor Dixon and James Craig Have Already Backed Even More Restrictive Ban in Michigan
LANSING — As the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments surrounding two cases that directly challenge Roe v. Wade including the constitutionality of the disastrous Texas abortion ban – Michiganders are also facing a threat from GOP candidates for governor like Tudor Dixon and James Craig who have taken extreme anti-choice positions. In fact, Michigan has […]
Shriek-ly Roundup: Halloween Edition
From sending windex, to issuing certificates compensating for not being a licensed police officer, to giving (unheeded) warnings to stop spreading COVID-19 disinformation on YouTube or face banishment, we at MDP like to bring some order to the chaotic primary. With Halloween just a few days away, here’s some free costume advice for Michigan’s most […]
Redistricting Commission finalizing maps, must release Voting Rights Act analysis
LANSING — We appreciate the efforts of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to improve their draft map for the state Senate in accordance with the public feedback received during the five public hearings. It is encouraging to see MICRC’s progress in increasing the partisan fairness scores on the draft Senate plan. The Commission must […]
BREAKING: James Craig Fled the Scene of a Carjacking in 2013, Now Tries to Paper Over It
LANSING — James Craig has made the central theme of his campaign “leading from the front,” but his troubling record and weak attempts to run from it show he’s an expert at doing the exact opposite. New reporting from Detroit Free Press revisits a previously scrutinized incident from 2013 when Craig “fled a suspected carjacker […]
Michigan Democratic Party on President Biden’s Historic Build Back Better Framework
Today, after President Biden announced a Build Back Better framework that will deliver once-in-a-generation investments in the economy for working people, Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Alyssa Bradley released the following statement: “President Biden campaigned on a promise that he would level the playing field for working families and make government work for working people again […]
ICYMI: Governor Whitmer Pushes to Fund Police, Keep Communities Safe as Garrett Soldano and Ryan Kelley Vow to Slash Budgets
LANSING — Yesterday, Governor Whitmer was in Saginaw to present her MI Safe Communities Plan with local community leaders and law enforcement officials. Initially proposed in August, the plan would allocate $32 million towards the recruiting, training, and retaining of police officers in local departments and direct an additional $6.35 million to get illegal guns […]
MICRC enters into closed door session today; raises concerns
Lansing — The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission’s decision today to go into closed session raises serious concerns about transparency. Citing attorney-client privilege, the MICRC voted to go behind closed doors to discuss memoranda from their legal counsel titled Voting Rights Act and The History of Discrimination in the State of Michigan and its Influence […]
As Governor Whitmer Tours Michigan to Tout Robust Economic Plan, Entire GOP Gubernatorial Field Continues to Come Up Empty on Policy Priorities
LANSING — Today, Governor Whitmer is in Flint to tout her $2.1 billion MI New Economy Plan, a robust investment in Michigan over the next five years that will grow the middle class, support small businesses, and build strong communities. Key components include providing access to low or no cost child care for 150,000 more […]
Michigan Moms Thank President Biden, Michigan Democrats For “Life Saving” Middle Class Tax Cuts
LANSING — Earlier today, the Michigan Democratic Party hosted a roundtable discussion with Chairwoman Lavora Barnes and three parents from across the state to highlight how President Biden’s historic middle-class tax cuts have changed the lives of Michigan families by providing much-needed economic relief. The parents who joined today’s roundtable thanked Michigan Democrats like Senators Gary […]