Biden-Freed Michigan Inmate Busted Again In New Federal Drug Rap
Lakento Brian Smith, whose life sentence was commuted by President Biden on Jan. 17, 2025, has been indicted on federal drug and money‑laundering charges after raids in Muskegon County. The indictment alleges cash handoffs, funneling of proceeds and shipments tied to Michigan and Texas.
Whitmer Pumps Billions Into Brownfield Fund, Clears Way For Big RenCen Teardown
Whitmer signed the FY2027 budget expanding Transformational Brownfield incentives to $3.2B, clearing a key financing hurdle for Bedrock and GM’s plan to remake the RenCen. New limits and reporting rules accompany the expansion.












