Kyle Davidson
@kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
Environment and Capitol Reporter @michiganadvance.com
Master's researcher at Michigan State University
Formerly LSJ, Freep, MediaWise
Master's researcher at Michigan State University
Formerly LSJ, Freep, MediaWise
As we head into the election year, here's @michiganadvance.com's breakdown of the governor's race thus far, with info on each candidate and details on how much each campaign has raised.
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With 2026 on the horizon, these candidates are hoping to be Michigan’s next governor • Michigan Advance
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will soon be in her final year in office, and a crowded field of candidates have stepped in to stake their claim as the state’s next executive. There is a deep bench of...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM
As we head into the election year, here's @michiganadvance.com's breakdown of the governor's race thus far, with info on each candidate and details on how much each campaign has raised.
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There is a deep bench of candidates from both parties, and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has set aside his lifelong affiliation with the Democratic Party to launch an independent bid for the state’s top office.
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With 2026 on the horizon, these candidates are hoping to be Michigan’s next governor • Michigan Advance
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will soon be in her final year in office, and a crowded field of candidates have stepped in to stake their claim as the state’s next executive. There is a deep bench of...
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November 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
There is a deep bench of candidates from both parties, and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has set aside his lifelong affiliation with the Democratic Party to launch an independent bid for the state’s top office.
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The three Michigan U.S. House districts in metro Detroit that are reliably Democratic — the 11th, 12th, and 13th Congressional Districts — are expected to remain that way in the 2026 midterms, but two could have particularly competitive primaries.
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Stevens’ Senate run, criticisms of Thanedar make way for competitive Dem primaries in metro Detroit • Michigan Advance
The three Michigan U.S. House districts in metro Detroit that are reliably Democratic — the 11th, 12th, and 13th Congressional Districts — are expected to remain that way in the 2026 midterms, but two...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The three Michigan U.S. House districts in metro Detroit that are reliably Democratic — the 11th, 12th, and 13th Congressional Districts — are expected to remain that way in the 2026 midterms, but two could have particularly competitive primaries.
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Whitmer, in a news release, said Moss was “a tough, tested leader who fights like hell every day to make Michiganders’ lives better.”
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Whitmer backs Jeremy Moss in campaign for Michigan’s 11th Congressional District • Michigan Advance
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday endorsed state Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Bloomfield Twp.) in his bid to succeed U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Birmingham) in representing the state’s 11th Congressional...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Whitmer, in a news release, said Moss was “a tough, tested leader who fights like hell every day to make Michiganders’ lives better.”
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The Michigan Gun Violence Task Force issued its final report Monday, identifying a number of areas where the state could bolster its current regulations alongside multiple recommendations to help prevent firearm deaths in the state.
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The Michigan Gun Violence Task Force issued its final report Monday, identifying a number of areas where the state could bolster its current regulations alongside multiple recommendations to help prevent firearm deaths in the state.
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Michigan Gun Violence Task Force urges higher age limits and assault weapon ban in final report • Michigan Advance
After releasing several recommendations in April, the Michigan Gun Violence Task Force issued its final report on Monday identifying a number of areas where the state could bolster its current regulat...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
New from @michiganadvance.com:
The Michigan Gun Violence Task Force issued its final report Monday, identifying a number of areas where the state could bolster its current regulations alongside multiple recommendations to help prevent firearm deaths in the state.
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The Michigan Gun Violence Task Force issued its final report Monday, identifying a number of areas where the state could bolster its current regulations alongside multiple recommendations to help prevent firearm deaths in the state.
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A trio of organizations opposing the restart of a nuclear plant off the coast of Lake Michigan filed a lawsuit in federal court earlier this week against the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the plant’s operator, Holtec. @michiganadvance.com
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Palisades opponents pursue federal lawsuit over restart of nuclear plant on Lake Michigan shoreline • Michigan Advance
A trio of organizations opposing the restart of a nuclear plant off the coast of Lake Michigan filed a lawsuit in federal court earlier this week against the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A trio of organizations opposing the restart of a nuclear plant off the coast of Lake Michigan filed a lawsuit in federal court earlier this week against the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the plant’s operator, Holtec. @michiganadvance.com
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A trio of organizations opposing the restart of a nuclear plant off the coast of Lake Michigan filed a lawsuit in federal court earlier this week against the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the plant’s operator, Holtec.
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Palisades opponents pursue federal lawsuit over restart of nuclear plant on Lake Michigan shoreline • Michigan Advance
A trio of organizations opposing the restart of a nuclear plant off the coast of Lake Michigan filed a lawsuit in federal court earlier this week against the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
A trio of organizations opposing the restart of a nuclear plant off the coast of Lake Michigan filed a lawsuit in federal court earlier this week against the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the plant’s operator, Holtec.
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Story from @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
As the Department of Energy issues a third order prolonging operations for a coal plant in west Michigan slated to close in June, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has requested a stay on the extension.
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Nessel challenges federal order extending operations at West Michigan's J.H. Campbell coal plant • Michigan Advance
As the Department of Energy issues a third order prolonging operations for a coal plant in west Michigan slated to close in June, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has requested a stay on the exte...
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November 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
As the Department of Energy issues a third order prolonging operations for a coal plant in west Michigan slated to close in June, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has requested a stay on the extension.
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A coal-fueled power plant in West Olive, Mich. which was originally set to shut down at the end of May will continue operating after President Donald Trump’s Administration issued another extension Wednesday. @michiganadvance.com
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Trump Administration continues to extend operations at West Michigan coal plant • Michigan Advance
A coal-fueled power plant in West Olive, Mich. which was originally set to shut down at the end of May will continue operating after President Donald Trump’s Administration issued another extension. ...
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November 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM
A coal-fueled power plant in West Olive, Mich. which was originally set to shut down at the end of May will continue operating after President Donald Trump’s Administration issued another extension Wednesday. @michiganadvance.com
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Continuing a tradition of offering clemency ahead of the holiday season, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer welcomed staff members from Maybury Farm in Macomb County to join her outside the Capitol for her annual turkey pardon.
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At annual turkey pardon, Whitmer gives the nod to iconic Michigan beverages • Michigan Advance
Continuing a tradition of offering clemency ahead of the holiday season, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer welcomed staff members from Maybury Farm in Macomb County to join her outside the Capitol for he...
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November 19, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Continuing a tradition of offering clemency ahead of the holiday season, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer welcomed staff members from Maybury Farm in Macomb County to join her outside the Capitol for her annual turkey pardon.
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A quick update on Attorney General Dana Nessel's request for a contested case on DTE's data center contracts: energy regulators have agreed to hold public comment, but Nessel argues that's not enough @michiganadvance.com
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Michigan regulators to host public hearing on DTE contracts for Saline Township data center • Michigan Advance
Following up on a request by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, the regulatory body overseeing Michigan energy companies announced on Tuesday that it would hold a public hearing to take comments o...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
A quick update on Attorney General Dana Nessel's request for a contested case on DTE's data center contracts: energy regulators have agreed to hold public comment, but Nessel argues that's not enough @michiganadvance.com
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ICYMI: 37 of the Michigan House of Representatives’ 52 Democratic members have brought a resolution urging U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright to stop issuing extensions for the J.H. Campbell Coal Plant in West Olive. @michiganadvance.com
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House Dems resolution demands feds stop extending operations for a West Michigan coal plant • Michigan Advance
As a West Michigan coal plant continues to produce power nearly 180 days after it was slated to cease operations, several Michigan Democrats are speaking out against President Donald Trump’s administr...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
ICYMI: 37 of the Michigan House of Representatives’ 52 Democratic members have brought a resolution urging U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright to stop issuing extensions for the J.H. Campbell Coal Plant in West Olive. @michiganadvance.com
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Barrett staffer claims Capitol Police instructed against town halls, no evidence of such guidance
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Barrett staffer claims Capitol Police instructed against town halls, no evidence of such guidance • Michigan Advance
U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) has been repeatedly criticized for having never hosted an in-person town hall since being elected to Congress in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District last year. T...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Barrett staffer claims Capitol Police instructed against town halls, no evidence of such guidance
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“If the roles are reversed and our people are not having treaty obligations met by the U.S., then why are we still participating in a system that harms us?” Meredith Migizi, the executive director of indigenous advocacy organization Miigwech, Inc., asked.
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After SNAP lapse, Michigan tribal officials and advocates reaffirm the need for food sovereignty • Michigan Advance
Amid November’s honoring of Native American Heritage Month — a time when many communities reflect on the responsibilities embedded in ancestral teachings —Meredith Migizi, the executive director of in...
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November 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
“If the roles are reversed and our people are not having treaty obligations met by the U.S., then why are we still participating in a system that harms us?” Meredith Migizi, the executive director of indigenous advocacy organization Miigwech, Inc., asked.
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After nearly three hours of public comment, the Michigan State Board of Education voted along party lines Thursday, 6-2, to pass updated health education and sex ed guidelines that include recommendations to teach students about LGBTQ+ identities.
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After contentious public comment, state Board of Education passes new health and sex ed standards • Michigan Advance
After nearly three hours of public comment, the Michigan State Board of Education voted along party lines Thursday, 6-2, to pass updated health education and sex ed guidelines that include recommendat...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
After nearly three hours of public comment, the Michigan State Board of Education voted along party lines Thursday, 6-2, to pass updated health education and sex ed guidelines that include recommendations to teach students about LGBTQ+ identities.
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ICYMI: Aric Nesbitt, minority leader of the Michigan Senate and a Republican candidate for governor, sent a letter asking the U.S. Department of Justice to provide oversight for the state’s 2026 primary and general election. @michiganadvance.com
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Michigan GOP lawmakers allege conflict with Benson, push DOJ to police 2026 elections • Michigan Advance
Updated at 6:37 p.m. Aric Nesbitt, the minority leader of the Democratic-led Michigan Senate and a Republican candidate for governor, sent a letter to the U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, asking the U...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
ICYMI: Aric Nesbitt, minority leader of the Michigan Senate and a Republican candidate for governor, sent a letter asking the U.S. Department of Justice to provide oversight for the state’s 2026 primary and general election. @michiganadvance.com
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Aric Nesbitt, the minority leader of the Democratic-led Michigan Senate and a Republican candidate for governor, sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, asking the DOJ to deploy election monitors for the state’s 2026 primary and general election.
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Michigan GOP lawmakers allege conflict with Benson, push DOJ to police 2026 elections • Michigan Advance
Aric Nesbitt, the minority leader of the Democratic-led Michigan Senate and a Republican candidate for governor, sent a letter to the U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, asking the U.S. Department of Jus...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Aric Nesbitt, the minority leader of the Democratic-led Michigan Senate and a Republican candidate for governor, sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, asking the DOJ to deploy election monitors for the state’s 2026 primary and general election.
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A GOP staffer tied to a Republican consulting firm has resigned, following @bensolis1.bsky.social's reporting on Victory Field Operations' work with U.S. Rep. John James' gubernatorial campaign as one of its founders worked for Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt.
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Second staffer tied to Republican consulting, petition firm ousted from Michigan Senate • Michigan Advance
Meghan Reckling, a Michigan Senate staffer who also co-founded the Republican Victory Field Operations, has resigned from her post in the office of state Sen. Lana Thies (R-Brighton), a move that foll...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
A GOP staffer tied to a Republican consulting firm has resigned, following @bensolis1.bsky.social's reporting on Victory Field Operations' work with U.S. Rep. John James' gubernatorial campaign as one of its founders worked for Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt.
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The move followed a Michigan Advance report that Jeff Wiggins, from Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt’s office, was doing political consulting for U.S. Rep. John James. Both Nesbitt and James are Republican candidates for governor.
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Michigan Senate leader’s press secretary moving to House speaker’s office • Michigan Advance
Jeff Wiggins, press secretary and strategic advisor for Michigan Senate Leader Aric Nesbitt, is leaving the Senate press office to join the press team of House Speaker Matt Hall, the House confirmed M...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The move followed a Michigan Advance report that Jeff Wiggins, from Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt’s office, was doing political consulting for U.S. Rep. John James. Both Nesbitt and James are Republican candidates for governor.
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A Michigan nonprofit with ties to one of the state’s largest energy companies is accused of participating in a dark money scheme to funnel money into an effort to overturn the governor’s COVID-19 emergency powers.
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Complaint argues DTE-tied group aimed to funnel $100k into Unlock Michigan campaign • Michigan Advance
A Michigan nonprofit with ties to one of the state’s largest energy companies is accused of participating in a dark money scheme to funnel money into an effort to overturn the governor’s COVID-19 emer...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A Michigan nonprofit with ties to one of the state’s largest energy companies is accused of participating in a dark money scheme to funnel money into an effort to overturn the governor’s COVID-19 emergency powers.
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Members of the Michigan Senate Housing and Human Services Committee on Tuesday heard from real estate professionals, elder justice advocates and others on bills inspired by the attorney general’s Elder Abuse Task Force to better protect people under guardianship.
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Michigan Senate panel reviews bills to curb exploitation by professional guardians • Michigan Advance
Members of the Michigan Senate Housing and Human Services Committee on Tuesday heard from real estate professionals, elder justice advocates and others on bipartisan bills inspired by the attorney gen...
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November 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Members of the Michigan Senate Housing and Human Services Committee on Tuesday heard from real estate professionals, elder justice advocates and others on bills inspired by the attorney general’s Elder Abuse Task Force to better protect people under guardianship.
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A pair of MI House Republicans are aiming to eliminate the state's economic development authority on the grounds it has failed to produce results, though Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office has said their efforts are dead on arrival. @michiganadvance.com
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GOP representatives aim to abolish Michigan’s economic development authority • Michigan Advance
“The experiment is over,” state Rep. Jay DeBoyer proclaimed on Wednesday as he previewed a set of bills aimed at eliminating the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, a quasi-governmental entity ...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A pair of MI House Republicans are aiming to eliminate the state's economic development authority on the grounds it has failed to produce results, though Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office has said their efforts are dead on arrival. @michiganadvance.com
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Three individuals who have gone through the process of “detransitioning” testified before a GOP-led state House subcommittee Tuesday, setting up bills introduced by Republican lawmakers to prohibit treatment for Michigan youth struggling with their gender identities.
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Michigan House oversight hearing sets stage for bills targeting adolescent gender-affirming care • Michigan Advance
Three individuals who have gone through the process of “detransitioning,” or seeking to reverse the effects of gender-affirming care, testified before a House subcommittee on Tuesday, setting up a ser...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Three individuals who have gone through the process of “detransitioning” testified before a GOP-led state House subcommittee Tuesday, setting up bills introduced by Republican lawmakers to prohibit treatment for Michigan youth struggling with their gender identities.
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ICYMI: After an August meeting on how the state permits large-scale animal feeding operations, Phil Roos, director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, issued his final opinion laying out new terms for the permit.
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State regulators tighten restrictions on Michigan factory farms to ensure protection for waterways • Michigan Advance
After meeting in August to hear arguments on updates to how the state permits large-scale animal feeding operations, Phil Roos, the director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and ...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
ICYMI: After an August meeting on how the state permits large-scale animal feeding operations, Phil Roos, director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, issued his final opinion laying out new terms for the permit.
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An Oakland County Circuit Court judge has set a new trial date for attorney Stefanie Lambert Junttila, one of three individuals indicted in connection to a scheme to access voting tabulators following the 2020 election. @michiganadvance.com
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Lambert trial in Michigan tabulator case rescheduled for 2026, defense asks for stay on proceedings • Michigan Advance
An Oakland County Circuit Court Judge has set a new trial date for attorney Stefanie Lambert Junttila, one of three individuals indicted in connection to a scheme to access voting tabulators following...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:34 PM
An Oakland County Circuit Court judge has set a new trial date for attorney Stefanie Lambert Junttila, one of three individuals indicted in connection to a scheme to access voting tabulators following the 2020 election. @michiganadvance.com
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