Roy Schmidt

The Kent County Prosecutor says a state representative who switched political parties minutes before an election filing deadline may have committed…

Every week in It's Just Politics, Rick Pluta and I sit down and take a look at what's been making news in state politics. On tap for this week's extended…

A Michigan house representative, who made a controversial switch from the Democratic to the Republican Party last month, will face a political novice in…

State Democratic and Republican party leaders continue to fight over the recent party switch by a Michigan state representative.State Democratic Party…

Intrigue. Deception. Conspiracy... Yes, it certainly feels like politics in Michigan is becoming a little more wrought with fraud-filled stories. In this…

Politics can be messy. Politics can be confusing. But, that certainly doesn't mean politics can't be a total thrilling joy-ride. Every Friday afternoon…

Democrats in Kent County are asking for an investigation after a state representative switched political parties this week.Longtime Democrat Roy Schmidt…

Every Thursday we take a look at Michigan politics with Susan Demas, political analyst for Michigan Information and Research Service, and Ken Sikkema,…

It’s rare for a politician to switch political parties, but not all that rare. Don Riegle, who served three terms in the U.S. Senate, was originally…

Kids still enjoy the playground at Stocking Elementary School. The school in Grand Rapids was closed last year to save money. State Representative Roy…