secretary of state – Motor City Muckraker

Detroit cop charged in beating, state GOP seizes power from Dems, bathroom bribery: Tuesday briefing

By Steve Neavling on December 4, 2018 Morning Briefing

A Detroit cop was charged with beating a naked, unarmed woman; Republicans seize power from newly elected Democrats in Michigan; and bathroom bribes land a CEO in prison.

Michigan’s dirty secret: Tens of thousands of absentee ballots trashed with no oversight

By Steve Neavling on October 10, 2018 Headline, Investigations, Politics, posts

Absentee voting is touted as an easy, convenient alternative to standing in long lines at the polling stations, but what happens after you drop the ballot in the mail raises serious questions about the most fundamental promises of democracy.

State investigates PAC tied to Duggan’s mayoral campaign

By Steve Neavling on September 18, 2013 2013 Mayoral Election, Government, Headline, Politics, posts

The Secretary of State’s office is focusing on corporate donations.