Virgil Smith

A plea deal that prevented one former lawmaker from holding office for five years is not enforceable. That was the ruling of the Michigan Supreme Court on…

The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether prosecutors can force elected lawmakers to give up their seats as part of a plea deal. That…

State Senator Virgil Smith has submitted his resignation from the Legislature as he begins a 10-month jail sentence. The second-term Detroit Democrat…

The state Senate could expel Senator Virgil Smith if he does not resign. Smith was sentenced Monday to ten months in jail and five years probation for…

The Michigan Legislature has three new members after special elections Tuesday.Republicans Gary Howell and Mary Whiteford won seats that formerly belonged…