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Top 25 Takers: These Michigan lawmakers accepted the most free meals, trips from lobbyists
Over the last 20 years or so, lobbyists reported spending more than $6.3 million on meals and travel for lawmakers and state officials. Eye On Michigan reviewed the 17,500 transactions that transpired between influencers and legislators from 2001, the first year for which data was available, to 2023, the last full year for which data is available.
Michigan lawmakers feast and fly for free, but the system for tracking freebies is broken
Lobbyists spent millions wining and dining state officials in Michigan, but it is impossible to determine how many freebies lawmakers accepted because the state's system for tracking what influencers give to legislators is flawed, rife with loopholes and relies on the honor system, a year-long Eye On Michigan investigation reveals.
April showers, storms bring a flooded MSU campus
Michigan State University still held classes during the storm, creating many rain-soaked Spartans as they darted between buildings to their classes. Others stayed home and watched the rain rise in their parking lots, backyards and streets.
VIDEO: A look into Suzy Merchant's career at Michigan State University
Michigan State University women’s basketball Head Coach Suzy Merchant stepped down from the position permanently after leading the team for 16 seasons. Watch for highlights from her career at MSU and the motivations that pushed her this far.
'It makes me proud to go here': Spartans support Spartans in 'Spartan Sunday' event
“It's nice to see a community come together after something so tragic,” Bonczynski said. “To know that there is this presence here — good times, bad times, anytime — it's encouraging and it does provide a lot of hope that we can heal in the future.”
