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January 6, 2021
What happens if Michigan's Electoral College votes for Biden are challenged? Michigan’s electoral votes could be among a number of swing states to face objections from Republicans when Congress meets today to officially count the Electoral College result. President Donald Trump and supporters look to the ceremony as their final chance to reverse Trump’s 2020 election loss after all 50 states certified results and recorded the vote of their electors last month. At least two Michigan Republicans join other GOP representatives in the U.S. House and Senate planning to challenge electoral votes in states won by President-elect Joe Biden and call for an emergency audit to investigate alleged fraud.READ MORE ►Trump supporter headed to D.C. for election rally says 'We are going with God' 600K Michiganders shut out of unemployment for past 2 weeks as federal aid lags Nearly 69% of Michiganders on unemployment haven’t gotten paid benefits in the past two weeks as the state waits on guidance for how to reimplement the federal benefits programs. The extra $300 per week for all unemployed Michigan residents also hangs in limbo. Both were components of the $908 billion federal COVID aid package passed in late December. “Due to the timing of the legislation’s finalization, there will be a delay in certification and payment of benefits ...,” said Jason Moon, spokesman for Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency. ►Michigan burned through 84% of its unemployment cash in 2020. What happens when it's gone? Michigan basketball is humming right now. How can it get even better? So far, so good for the Wolverines. Michigan is 9-0 -- one of just four teams that is undefeated and has played that many games -- and alone on top of the mighty Big Ten at 4-0 in conference. The latest eyebrow-raising performance came Sunday night at home against Northwestern. Michigan led by as many as 29, made 12 3-pointers, and had five players in double figures. Yes, this team has started the season hot. We take a look at what exactly is working so well, and how a so-far sparkling team can get even better. MORE Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has formally objected to new federal standards for shipping industry ballast water, saying in a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that proposed regulations, which are in the process of being finalized this month, do not adequately protect the Great Lakes from the spread of invasive species. Whitmer accused the EPA of undermining the Clean Water Act through its re-write of rules for how ships navigating U.S. waters must handle on-board water that is used for vessel stabilization. MORE ►Great Lakes at risk of more invasive species under proposed EPA rules, environmentalists say We aren't just focused on statewide stories that touch all Michiganders. We also are following the narratives that impact local communities within the state. Like these: Get your local news 24/7 Ann Arbor | Bay City | Flint | Grand Rapids Connect with MLive
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