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After a new task force report urging an overhaul to the court funding system in Michigan was released this week, state lawmakers will consider how to end the reliance on fines and fees from defendants. Plus, bipartisan bashing of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and a second plea deal in ex-Speaker Lee Chatfield’s corruption case.

A corruption case tied to Lansing politics continues to raise questions about transparency, campaign donations, and oversight at the state Capitol. Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court could, once again, take up the legality of same-sex marriage.

Flint received $94.7 million from the American Rescue Plan Act. An advisory panel helped come up with recommendations on ways to spend a portion of the funds.

Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife were in court Thursday to plead not guilty to embezzlement and conspiracy charges.

Prosecutors have filed charges of financial crimes against the former leader of the Michigan House and his wife.

Not guilty pleas were entered Wednesday on behalf of Anne and Rob Minard in an East Lansing courtroom.

Monique Owens, the outgoing mayor of Eastpointe, was sentenced to six months of probation and 100 hours of community service on Thursday.

The mayor of Inkster has been indicted on a federal bribery charge for allegedly demanding $50,000 in bribes to facilitate the sale of a city property.

Rick Johnson admits he took at least $110,000 in bribes as head of a state marijuana licensing board. Johnson told a judge: “I am a corrupt politician.”

Former Michigan House Speaker Rick Johnson pleaded guilty to accepting bribes. We unpack details of the case and what it means for Michigan's marijuana industry.