Dave Boucher
Detroit Free Press
Detroit, MI, United States
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Police detail Michigan State mass shooter's campus movements
Michigan State University police released a timeline of the campus shooting that took place Feb. 13. → Read More
Police release Michigan State University gunman's note: 'Why do people hate me?'
Anthony McRae said he had been "rejected" and described himself as a "loner" and "outsider" in a note he carried during a rampage at Michigan State. → Read More
How Michigan universities are changing security, campus protocols after MSU tragedy
In light of the recent shooting at Michigan State University, many Michigan schools are reviewing security protocols on their own campuses. → Read More
MSU shooting suspect citing Meijer distribution center in note shocks union leader
The MSU shooting suspect worked at a Meijer site referenced in a note found after the attack, but a union leader said he knew of no workplace issues. → Read More
Body cam footage shows 2019 arrest of MSU shooting suspect Anthony McRae
McRae's defense lawyer in 2019 argued police had no cause to detain or search his client, which would make the gun found potentially inadmissible. → Read More
MSU shooting suspect had troubling history with guns, records and interviews show
A Free Press review shows warning signs about McRae’s capacity to safely own and use a firearm, and potential red flags leading up to the massacre. → Read More
Brother of Michigan State University shooting suspect Anthony McRae: He 'secluded himself'
Anthony McRae's brother said he never would have thought his brother would be responsible for a shooting at Michigan State University. → Read More
MSU shooting suspect Anthony McRae previously pleaded guilty to gun-related charge
Anthony McRae pleaded guilty in 2019 to a misdemeanor gun charge related to illegally possessing a firearm, according to court records. → Read More
Oxford student, business owner and retiree respond to Whitmer State of the State
Three Michiganders provide their input on some of the governor's proposals outlined in her State of the State address. → Read More
Legislature approves new tax credits for some retirees
The measure would fully exempt public pensions from income taxes and create new deductions for other sources of retirement income. → Read More
Michigan Senate approves expanding tax credit for low-income workers: What it means
The move means eligible Michigan families would receive 30% of the federal credit, up from 6%, if the bill is signed into law. → Read More
Michigan Senate OKs earlier presidential primary, to dismay of GOP
Republicans say the move violates national party rules, resulting in less power for the state in choosing the GOP presidential nominee in 2024. → Read More
Buttressed by Democratic majorities, Whitmer lays out vision in State of the State speech
Whitmer will lay out policies that have faced GOP resistance such as gun safety measures. But others like tax relief could garner bipartisan support. → Read More
Michigan Supreme Court ends abortion lawsuit at Gov. Whitmer's request
Whitmer used this lawsuit deftly, both to successfully ensure abortions remained accessible in Michigan and as a way to rally political support. → Read More
Michigan lawmakers to tackle taxes, abortion, civil rights and more this session
Democrats and Republicans largely agree on some kind of tax relief for retirees and the working poor. But battles on right-to-work should be expected. → Read More
Kamala Harris in Ann Arbor: Young activists must lead charge against climate change
The vice president focused less on Michigan-specific topics like the Great Lakes or Line 5, instead outlining broad goals on fighting climate change. → Read More
Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Ann Arbor this week
Harris' Thursday trip to Ann Arbor will focus on the "ongoing work to combat the climate crisis," according to the White House. → Read More
Nessel reopens criminal probe of GOP 'fake electors' after no word from feds
Nessel said she decided to reopen her own case after she's received no indication federal officials are pursuing their own charges of the "electors." → Read More
Lavora Barnes seeks reelection as leader of Michigan Democratic Party
Barnes seeks to retain her leadership post after Michigan Democrats enjoyed historic electoral gains following the midterm elections. → Read More
New Michigan laws in 2023: Service dogs, school safety and crime victim compensation
A new class kids need to graduate and compensating crime victims for emotional harm are among changes to Michigan law taking effect in 2023. → Read More