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Judge Rules Undated PA Ballots Remain Valid

TL/DR - A U.S. district judge has ruled that undated mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania must still be counted, arguing that the date of receipt and voter qualifications, not the date written on the envelope, are the factors to consider. Judge Susan Paradise Baxter argued that this requirement of handwritten dates on ballot envelopes is irrelevant…

Senita Lenear, Ex-3rd Ward Commissioner, Vies for Grand Rapids Mayor

TL/DR - Senita Lenear, a former 3rd Ward Commissioner and business owner, is running for mayor of Grand Rapids. She has expressed that she would be honored to use her experience and skills to achieve the best results for the city. The announcement was made on November 21, 2023. Senita Lenear, Former 3rd Ward Commissioner and Business Owner, to…

Ford reduces Michigan battery plant, resumes construction

TL/DR - Ford Motor is scaling back its planned investments in an electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Michigan. The auto giant's partnership with Chinese battery maker CATL had sparked controversy among US lawmakers, leading to a reduction in the plant's capacity, investment, and jobs. Ford had originally planned to spend $3.5 billion on the…

Kari Lake Pursues Election Appeal Despite Campaign Shift

TL/DR - Republican Kari Lake, who is running for the U.S. Senate, has been extending olive branches to Republicans she previously clashed with during her 2022 race for governor, and has gained the backing of at least one top Republican lawmaker. She has also shifted her focus from her insistence that the 2022 gubernatorial election was rigged…