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TOP 5 CLICKED ON STORIES OF THE WEEK

Michigan Supreme Court orders release of redistricting panel’s secret work

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Monday that the state’s redistricting panel violated the state Constitution when it met behind closed doors to discuss secret memos used to draw the state’s new political boundaries.

Dana Nessel: I’ll fight for Biden vaccine mandate in court

“If it’s my job to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the residents of this state, then I think everyone ought to get vaccinated unless they have a medical reason that prevents them from doing so,” Nessel told reporters.

Just a reminder at how much the @MIGOP lies

State Rep. Steckloff: Just a reminder at how much the @MIGOP lies, the only reason a $300 million police bill passed was Bc of the Dems unanimous vote. Yes, you read that correctly, the majority party, republicans, couldn’t get enough of their members to vote yes. #DemsDeliver

MIGOP state House candidate spreads white supremacist comments in Facebook video

During a Facebook live video Tuesday, Mellissa Carone, a Republican candidate running for the state House in 2022 who is known for testifying to state lawmakers alongside Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani last year, said that public schools and the government are trying to “eliminate” white people in America.

First Black judge named to Macomb County Circuit Court bench

Macomb County Circuit Court has gained its first Black judge with the appointment of Teri Lynn Dennings to fill the post to be vacated by a retiring judge.

Wanda Young, member of Motown’s The Marvelettes, dies at 78

Wanda Young, a member of Motown’s chart-topping The Marvelettes, has died in suburban Detroit. She was 78.

Report shows the extent of Republican efforts to sabotage democracy

Several secretaries of state, the top election officials responsible for presidential election counts, are being challenged by extreme Republicans who participated in trying to overturn the 2020 result. Trump has endorsed for the role Mark Finchem in Arizona, Jody Hice in Georgia and Kristina Karamo in Michigan who have all claimed falsely that Trump won and should now be in his second term in the White House.

City to install cameras that record license plate numbers

A western Michigan city plans to install a dozen cameras that will record license plate numbers.

New federal judge for Michigan sworn into office

Michigan’s newest federal judge has been sworn into office just days after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

Battles over COVID-19 mandates, how to spend federal funds and redistricting drama: The year in Michigan politics

Michigan saw a ton of political action in 2021, a year that felt a lot like the last with COVID-19 still guiding our lives and policy.

Prosecutor Releases Concerning Drawings Found On Ethan Crumbley’s Desk Before Shooting

Oakland County prosecutors released drawings that belong to Ethan Crumbley, the 15-year-old charged in the Oxford High School shooting. The prosecutor’s office says this picture was taken by his teacher before a trip to the office:

ANOTHER COVID CHRISTMAS

Christmas arrived around the world Saturday amid a surge in COVID-19 infections that kept many families apart, overwhelmed hospitals and curbed religious observances as the pandemic was poised to stretch into a third year.

Gov. Greg Abbott granted clemency to 8 Texans. George Floyd wasn’t on the list

Floyd could still be eligible for a pardon at a later date, but it’s not clear if Abbott was still considering the request

Republicans were predicted to dominate redistricting — but all that has changed in the past few days

"Just in the past few days, the conventional wisdom on redistricting has undergone a dramatic shift. The most informed redistricting experts now say it appears that this process will look more like a wash, or even that Democrats might gain a few seats," he explained.

Desmond Tutu, South African equality activist, dies at 90

Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice and LGBT rights and retired Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, has died, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Sunday. He was 90.

Jan. 6 panel signals interest in whether Trump committed crime

The Jan. 6 Select Committee has signaled it intends to explore potential criminal wrongdoing by former President Trump, marking a significant escalation for the investigation that could put pressure on the Biden administration.

NEW YEAR, NEW MINIMUM WAGE IN 21 STATES!

Minimum wages will rise around the country when 2022 arrives, with hikes coming to 21 states and dozens of cities and counties.

Thousands of Russian troops withdrawing from Ukraine border: report

President Joe Biden marked his first Christmas in office by making calls to military service members stationed around the world, offering them holiday wishes and gratitude for their service and sacrifice for the nation.

'Jared from Oregon' claims he's the victim after vulgarly insulting Joe Biden on Christmas Eve

“And now I am being attacked for utilizing my freedom of speech,” Schmeck said. “I understand there is a vulgar meaning to ‘Lets go Brandon,’ but I’m not that simple-minded, no matter how I feel about him."

WATCH: British News Anchor Accidentally Declares the Pope Dead in Brutal Christmas Day Blunder

A British news anchor accidentally declared Pope Francis in an utterly brutal live news blunder, magnified by the fact that it took place on Christmas Day.

Banged-up Colts shrug off injuries, beat Cardinals 22-16

Wentz threw two touchdown passes, Taylor ran for 108 yards and the banged-up Colts continued their late-season surge with a hard-earned 22-16 win over the fading Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night.

Falcons want first true home win as Lions eye first road W

Arthur Smith is running out of time to collect his first true home win in his debut season with the Atlanta Falcons. Smith’s best opportunity could come Sunday against Detroit, when Lions first-year coach Dan Campbell will try again for his first road win.

Michigan arrives in Florida for Orange Bowl, ready to ‘entertain America on the 31st’

The Michigan football team stuck to the plan this week, opting to arrive in sunny south Florida a day earlier than the Orange Bowl had scheduled.

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