Michigan
‘I feel your pain’: How petition fraud ruined former Michigan congressman’s career
DETROIT – Over Memorial Day Weekend, former Detroit Police Chief James Craig appealed the Michigan Elections Bureau’s choice to maintain him off the August Republican main poll.
Candidate Perry Johnson filed his attraction on Friday. Two different Republicans are anticipated to attraction their instances Tuesday (Could 31), and with the deadline to have the ballots printed on June 3, they’re all hoping for hearings.
However this isn’t the primary time we’ve seen this signature fraud situation crop up.
You’ve undoubtedly seen clipboard carrying individuals exterior grocery shops and different locations on the lookout for you to signal their petition. On this case, a candidate’s petition.
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Some candidates pay signature corporations wherever between $7 and $20 a signature to get the 15,000 names a gubernatorial candidate must get on the poll.
Former Michigan Congressman Thaddeus McCotter has been on the incorrect finish of this sort of hassle. He spoke solely to Native 4 in regards to the present scenario.
“Within the immortal phrases of Invoice Clinton, ‘I really feel your ache,’” mentioned McCotter.
The previous congressman can snigger at this time. He didn’t a decade in the past as he noticed his political profession implode in 2012.
Whereas in Asia on a congressional junket, staffers in Michigan turned in improper petition signatures, inflicting McCotter to resign from congress.
McCotter has watched this present drawback crop up and believes the state would possibly wish to re-think its gubernatorial nominating course of.
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“With a petition solely requirement, you’re taking a look at an act of religion, an act of belief within the individuals going out and accumulating the petitions,” McCotter mentioned.
McCotter pointed to the late Detroit Democratic Congressman John Conyers related signature drawback in 2015.
Conyers went to federal court docket, and a decide there allowed him on the poll as a result of he’d made an inexpensive religion effort at poll entry.
McCotter believes the state ought to comply with go well with within the governor’s race.
“It does make imminent sense,” McCotter mentioned. “It does require an act of religion. There was good religion on the a part of the candidates. They did attempt, they had been let down, however there needs to be entry to the poll, be an overriding precept that we attempt to shield in any respect prices to make sure that the citizens has as many selections as attainable in entrance of them. I might argue sure.”
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McCotter factors out how somebody working for the Michigan legislature can flip in signatures or put up $100 to get on the poll.
“It could preclude yet another chance of soiled methods influencing entry to the poll and therefore an consequence of an election,” McCotter mentioned. “I’m not saying that’s what occurred on this case. The Michigan Bureau of Elections just isn’t saying on this case, but it surely may occur down the street.”
The candidates’ duty is to make sure signatures aren’t solid and adequately gathered. They signal an affidavit swearing to the accuracy. However few candidates truly sit down and personally confirm their signatures.
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New Year’s Eve: 4 hacks to enjoy a bottle of champagne
Get the most out of your bubbly with these fun champagne hacks.
ProblemSolved, USA TODAY
The new year is nearly upon us, and if you’re looking for dining options to ring in 2025, Michigan will offer plenty of choices.
Most restaurant chains will remain open for the New Year’s holiday, including some 24/7 dining options.
Here’s what to know.
When is New Year’s Eve?
New Year’s Eve is Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. New Year’s Day is Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
Will Applebee’s be open on New Year’s?
Yes, but Applebee’s New Year’s hours may vary by location. Check online or call ahead for your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Biggby be open on New Year’s?
Some Biggby locations will be open on New Year’s. Check online for your nearest Michigan Biggby.
Will Big Boy be open on New Year’s?
Some Big Boy locations will be open for New Year’s. Check online or call ahead for hours at your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Bob Evans be open on New Year’s?
Bob Evans restaurants’ New Year’s hours may vary by location. Call ahead or check online for your nearest Michigan restaurant before visiting.
Will Buffalo Wild Wings be open on New Year’s?
Many Buffalo Wild Wings will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the company said. Hours will vary by location, so check online with your nearest Michigan Buffalo Wild Wings.
Will Burger King be open on New Year’s?
Burger King’s New Year’s hours may vary by location. Check online with your nearest Michigan restaurant before visiting.
Will Carrabba’s be open on New Year’s?
Carrabba’s locations’ New Year’s hours may vary. Check online or call ahead for hours at your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Chick-fil-A be open on New Year’s?
Yes, Chick-fil-A locations will be open on New Year’s, according to the company. Hours may vary by location, so check online with your nearest Michigan location.
Will Chili’s be open on New Year’s?
Yes, Chili’s restaurants are open on New Year’s. Hours may vary by location, so check online for your nearest Michigan Chili’s.
Will Cracker Barrel be open on New Year’s?
Yes, Cracker Barrel locations are open on New Year’s. Check online for hours at your nearest Michigan location.
Will Denny’s be open on New Year’s?
Yes, Denny’s restaurants will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 24/7.
Will Domino’s be open on New Year’s?
Domino’s Pizza locations’ hours may vary on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Check online for your nearest Michigan Domino’s.
Will Dunkin’ be open on New Year’s?
Dunkin’ outlets’ hours may vary by location on New Year’s, so check the Dunkin’ store locator or the Dunkin’ Rewards app for your nearest Michigan location.
Will Hungry Howie’s be open on New Year’s?
Hungry Howie’s restaurants New Year’s hours may vary by location. Visit the Hungry Howie’s website to check with your nearest Michigan location.
Will IHOP be open on New Year’s?
IHOP hours may vary by location. Check online with your nearest Michigan location before visiting.
Will Jet’s be open on New Year’s?
Jet’s Pizza’s hours may vary by location. Check the Jet’s website for your nearest Michigan location.
Will Jimmy John’s be open on New Year’s?
Jimmy John’s hours may vary by location. Check online for hours at your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Leo’s Coney Island be open on New Year’s?
Leo’s Coney Island’s New Year’s hours may vary by location. Check online or call ahead with your nearest Michigan location before visiting.
Will Little Caesars be open on New Year’s?
Most Little Caesars locations will be open for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the company said. Check online with your nearest Michigan Little Caesars for specific hours.
Will McDonald’s be open on New Year’s?
Most McDonald’s sites will be open on New Year’s, the hours may vary by location, the company said. You can check the store locator for hours at your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Olga’s Kitchen be open on New Year’s?
Olga’s Kitchen restaurants’ New Year’s hours may vary by location. Check online for your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Olive Garden be open on New Year’s?
Olive Garden’s New Year’s hours may vary by location. Check online with your nearest Michigan restaurant for hours.
Will Panda Express be open on New Year’s?
Panda Express’ New Year’s hours may vary by location. Check online or call ahead for your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Panera be open on New Year’s?
Panera Bread’s New Year’s hours may vary by location. Check online or call ahead for your nearest Michigan cafe.
Will Papa Johns be open on New Year’s?
Papa Johns Pizza’s New Year’s hours may vary by location. Call ahead or check online for hours at your nearest Michigan Papa Johns.
Will Pizza Hut be open on New Year’s?
Most Pizza Hut locations will be open for regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the company said. You can check online for hours at your nearest Michigan Pizza Hut.
Will QDOBA be open on New Year’s?
QDOBA restaurants will be open for normal store hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the company said. Check online with your nearest Michigan restaurant for specific hours.
Will Red Lobster be open on New Year’s?
Red Lobster restaurants’ New Year’s hours may vary by location. Check online or call ahead for hours at your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Red Robin be open on New Year’s?
Yes, Red Robin burger restaurants will be open on New Year’s. You can visit the Red Robin website to check hours at your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Starbucks be open on New Year’s?
Starbucks Coffee’s New Year’s hours may vary by location. Check the Starbucks store locator or Starbucks app to check hours for your nearest Michigan location.
Will Subway be open on New Year’s?
Subway restaurants’ New Year’s hours may vary by location. Check online for your nearest Michigan location.
Will Taco Bell be open on New Year’s?
Taco Bell locations are open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. New Year’s Eve hours may vary by location, so check online with your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Texas Roadhouse be open on New Year’s?
Texas Roadhouse locations will be open on New Year’s, the company said. Locations will be open for normal hours or expanded hours, varying by location. Check online for your nearest Michigan restaurant.
Will Tim Hortons be open on New Year’s?
Tim Hortons locations’ New Year’s hours will vary by location, the company said. Check online for your nearest Michigan Tim Hortons.
Will Wendy’s be open on New Year’s?
Many Wendy’s locations will be open on New Year’s. Hours may vary by location, so check online for hours at your nearest Michigan Wendy’s.
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Tips for protecting your lottery win
Michigan Lottery says annual complaints impact only a tiny percentage of the agency’s 10,500 retailers, but all are taken seriously and investigated.
Mandi Wright, Wochit
Mega Millions winning numbers are in for the Friday, Dec. 27 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $1.15 billion ($516.1 million cash option).
The winning numbers for Friday’s Mega Millions drawing are: 3, 7, 37, 49 and 55. The Mega Ball is 6. The Megaplier is 3x.
Check back to see if anyone won the Mega Millions jackpot.
The next Mega Millions drawing is Tuesday, Dec. 31. Drawings are held at 11 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday. The jackpot will be at least $800 million ($401.8 million cash option).
How late can you buy a Mega Millions ticket?
In Michigan, in-store and online ticket sales are available until 10:45 p.m. on the night of the draw.
Mega Millions costs $2 to play.
What’s the Megaplier?
The Megaplier feature increases non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four or five times. It costs an extra $1 per play. The Megaplier is drawn on Tuesday and Friday before the Mega Millions drawing. The pool includes 15 balls. Five are marked with 2X, six with 3X, three with 4X and one with 5X.
What are the Mega Millions prizes?
- Match 5 White Balls + Mega Ball: Jackpot
- Match 5 White Balls: $1 million
- Match 4 White Balls + Mega Ball: $10,000
- Match 4 White Balls: $500
- Match 3 White Balls + Mega Ball: $200
- Match 3 White Balls: $10
- Match 2 White Balls + Mega Ball: $10
- Match 1 White Ball + Mega Ball: $4
- Match Mega Ball: $2
What are the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot?
The odds of matching the five white balls and Mega Ball to win the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350.
How do I find the Mega Millions winning numbers?
You can watch Mega Millions drawing on YouTube. The winning numbers are also posted to the Mega Millions website and on the Michigan Lottery website.
What happens if I win the jackpot?
A jackpot winner has the option of taking an annuity or cash payment.
The annuity is paid out as one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments, according to the Mega Millions website. Each payment is 5% bigger than the previous one.
“This helps protect winners’ lifestyle and purchasing power in periods of inflation,” according to the Mega Millions website.
The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.
If two or more people win the jackpot in the same drawing, the money is shared equally among all winning tickets.
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The quarterback picture for Michigan has been fluid in recent weeks, with two of the QB’s announcing they’d be entering the transfer portal. One of those quarterbacks to enter was Alex Orji. During his three year career in Ann Arbor, Orji appeared in 20 games at quarterback and made three starts during the 2024 season. But with Orji entering the portal, along with veteran QB Jack Tuttle announcing his retirement from the game during the season, there were real questions about Michigan’s QB depth heading into the Reliaquest Bowl against Alabama.
With the team now in Tampa to prepare for the matchup, a team spokesman confirmed to MLive that Orji did travel with the team and still intends on playing in the bowl game. Having Orji available is huge for a Michigan team that doesn’t have much depth or experience at the position at this point in the season.
Michigan QB Alex Orji is here in Tampa and planning to play in the ReliaQuest Bowl, team spokesman confirms to @MLive.
— Aaron McMann | MLive.com (@AaronMcMann) December 27, 2024
Although he’ll participate in the bowl game, the expectation is that Orji will still transfer in the near future. And given Michigan’s activity at that position in recent weeks (the signing of Bryce Underwood and landing veteran Mikey Keene out of the portal), it’s hard to see a scenario where Orji could make a meaningful impact at the position moving forward. There was some speculation that he may be open to making a position change, but any position he’d be moving to (tight end, linebacker, or even running back) already has guys who are well-established at the position.
But regardless of what happens in the future, there’s no question that having Orji available for the Reliaquest Bowl is huge for the Michigan Wolverines.
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