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TOP 5 CLICKED ON STORIES OF THE WEEK

Republican Kevin Rinke made sexual and racist comments to employees

Lawsuits from the 1990s claim Republican Kevin Rinke made sexual and racist comments to employees of a car dealership he ran in Metro Detroit, allegations the businessman denies but are drawing attention in his high-profile campaign for governor.

Whitmer presses U.S. Senate to act on voting rights legislation

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and 16 other Democratic governors are urging the U.S. Senate to pass two bills that aim to protect voting rights.

Right to Life issues early endorsement for Michigan attorney general

Right to Life has endorsed Leonard for MI AG because he has vowed to vigorously prosecute the 1931 law that will allow women and their Dr’s to be sent to prison after Roe is overturned. You can have a state AG who protects women or one who persecutes them.

Rep. Slotkin to introduce bill to require safe storage of firearms after Oxford shooting

U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, plans to introduce federal legislation Wednesday that would require gun owners to safely secure firearms following the deadly shooting at Oxford High School.

Michigan Education Association recommends Whitmer, Benson, Nessel for reelection

The Michigan Education Association recommended its members reelect Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel for 2022.

Will Michigan’s big tax incentive bet pay off in new auto jobs?

Michigan’s new economic development incentives, mostly designed to help Michigan better compete with other states for new electric vehicle assembly and battery plans, remind me of a hilarious scene in the 1996 hit movie, “Jerry McGuire.”

Traverse City-area county getting armored vehicle

Northern Michigan’s largest county is spending $260,000 on an armored police vehicle, despite criticism in the community.

U of Michigan, Michigan State require boosters in 2022

The University of Michigan and Michigan State University will require all students, faculty and staff to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccination for the next semester in an effort to curb the spread of the virus.

Enbridge seeks federal jurisdiction in oil pipeline dispute

Enbridge Energy moved Wednesday to shift to federal court a Michigan lawsuit seeking shutdown of an oil pipeline that runs beneath a channel linking two of the Great Lakes.

First federal judge of South Asian descent to serve as U.S. District Court judge for Eastern Michigan

The U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Judge Shalina Kumar, Oakland County’s Chief Circuit Court Judge, to serve as the US District Court judge for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Michigan men arrested for allegedly stealing from damaged property in Kentucky

Four men from Michigan were arrested Friday after reportedly stealing items from tornado-damaged homes and cars in Kentucky.

St. Clair Shores middle school staff member arrested, accused of leaving threatening note

A staff member at Jefferson Middle School in St. Clair Shores was placed on administrative leave and arrested Friday after district officials said she placed inappropriate, hand-written notes, including a threat against the school, in teacher work areas.

Michigan civil rights department sounds alarm on redistricting commission's maps

With just over a week left until Michigan's redistricting commission votes to adopt new voting districts for the next decade, the state’s civil rights department says the commission's maps violate federal voting rights requirements.

BIDEN TO ADDRESS NATION

The president will announce new steps the administration is taking to help communities in need of assistance, a White House official told NBC News.

Omicron could bring the worst surge of COVID yet in the U.S. — and fast

According to some of those scenarios, the omicron wave might only intensify the delta surge that's underway. But in the most pessimistic scenario, omicron could trigger a tidal wave of infections that would be worse than last winter's massive surge.

Trump draws sparse crowd in Texas as 'History Tour' event is delayed by storms

"Top sections were blocked off, and there were still plenty of seats available at the event's scheduled start time," the Chronicle reported. "Last weekend the duo had two stops in Florida ... Media reports in Florida reported the tour had been beset by lower than expected ticket sales."

RIGHT-WING STATE SEN. DEAD AFTER COVID CASE

Ericksen’s death Friday came weeks after he said he had tested positive for the coronavirus while in El Salvador, though his cause of death wasn’t immediately released. The state Senate Republican Caucus confirmed his passing Saturday but did not say where he died.

Generals Warn Of Divided Military And Possible Civil War In Next U.S. Coup Attempt

“With the country still as divided as ever, we must take steps to prepare for the worst,” wrote former Army Major Gen. Paul Eaton, former Brigadier Gen. Steven Anderson and former Army Major Gen. Antonio Taguba.

Charlamagne tha God Trends After Bombshell Interview Segment with VP Kamala Harris: ‘Whew!’

“No, no, no, no, no, no, no. It’s Joe Biden, and don’t start talking like a Republican about asking whether or not he’s president,” Harris said.

OSHA vaccine mandate penalties to start Jan. 10

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration said Saturday that it would not issue citations tied to its coronavirus vaccination mandate before Jan. 10, so that companies have time to adjust to and implement the requirements.

Oklahoma Republican Leader Indicted for Allegedly Misusing Power to Benefit His Wife

State Rep. Terry O’Donnell is accused of pushing through a bill allowing legislators’ wives to become state tag agents, soon after which his wife was appointed as one

‘Stop the Steal’ Founder Spilled to Jan. 6 Committee About Contact With Republican Lawmakers

Reps. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.), Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), and Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) all interacted with Ali Alexander, the founder of the pro-Trump “Stop the Steal” movement, in the lead up to Jan. 6, Alexander’s attorney said in a suit filed late Friday.

Dickinson double-double paces Michigan’s 87-50 romp

Hunter Dickinson scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for his fourth straight and 10th career double-double, pacing Michigan’s 87-50 romp past Southern Utah on Saturday night.

Wood helps Rockets extend Pistons losing streak to 14 games

Christian Wood led a balanced attack with 21 points and eight rebounds as the Houston Rockets defeated the Detroit Pistons 116-107, handing the Pistons their 14th straight loss.

Larkin’s first career hat trick powers Red Wings past Devils

Dylan Larkin got his first career hat trick and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings handed the New Jersey Devils their fifth consecutive loss, 5-2 on Saturday night.

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