This Day in Michigan History: Michigan House elects co-speakers

January 13, 2026 at 7:25 am EST

This Day in Michigan History: Michigan House elects co-speakers The move reflected an evenly divided chamber and a need to share power rather than fight over it.

On Jan. 13, 1993, State Representatives Curtis Hertel, a Detroit Democrat, and Paul Hillegonds, a Republican from Holland, were unanimously elected co-speakers of the Michigan House.

VIDEO: Second Williamsburg County superintendent candidate meets community

Williamsburg County School District hosted a meet-and-greet event Tuesday night at Kingstree High School for community members to meet a second superintendent c

January 13, 2026 at 11:09 pm EST