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Arik Nesbitt

Michigan GOP Senators Sponsor Resolution Calling on Rep. Tlaib to Resign

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Nov 14, 2023

by Jon King The entire Michigan Senate Republican caucus has signed on to a resolution calling for U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) to resign from office, citing her “hurtful comments” about the ongoing war between Israel and…

County Government

County Commissioners Defend $1.2M ARPA Grant to Felon Who Executed 24-Year-Old EMU Grad

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Oct 25, 2022

by P.D. Lesko In 1976, Billy Cole was found guilty of felony murder and armed robbery and sentenced to life + 60 years by Washtenaw County Judge Ross W. Campbell. In 1985, while in prison, he was found guilty of felonious assault,…

County Government

State Sen. Aric Nesbitt calls on Sue Shink to Explain Grant to Convicted Murderer, Registered Sex Offender

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Oct 24, 2022

Sen. Aric Nesbitt, chair of the Senate Republican Campaign Committee, today called on Democratic senate candidate Sue Shink to explain a troubling report that the Washtenaw County Commission she chairs provided taxpayer funds to a…