virgil smith

A former state lawmaker who wants a seat on the Detroit City Council has a clear path to the ballot.The Michigan Supreme Court is interested in the case…

More than two years ago, in one of state politics’ more sordid recent episodes, State Senator Virgil Smith Jr. was arrested after he shot up his ex-wife’s…

After nearly 30 years, the Palace of Auburn Hills has announced that it will soon close its doors for good. Palace officials this week announced that Bob…

Wayne County’s prosecutor has until Monday to appeal a court ruling that allows a former state lawmaker to run for the Detroit City Council.Former Senator…

The Michigan appeals court won't stop a former state lawmaker from seeking a seat on the Detroit City Council.Virgil Smith had agreed not to seek elective…

Can a politician who breaks the law be forced to quit his job and be ordered not to run again?That question could interrupt the Michigan Supreme Court’s…

A former camp counselor from suburban Detroit was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for taking nude photos of young boys and posting them online.…

State Senator Virgil Smith has turned in his resignation and averted an expulsion drama. The Detroit Democrat turned in a one-sentence letter this…

If you are a Michigan Democrat, I’ve got good news. If Virgil Smith Jr. is as good as his word, there soon won’t be any Democratic state senators in…

This Week in Michigan Politics, Jack Lessenberry talks about Republican pushback on the State Board of Education's new LGBT guidelines, an alleged bribery…