An advocacy group will soon begin collecting signatures to limit health emergencies to 28 days, then require lawmakers to sign off on orders. Health officials say that’s reckless.
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán is a former capitol reporter for Bridge Michigan.
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Feds won’t probe Michigan nursing home COVID policy, despite initial query
Democrats, Republicans accuse the other of playing politics after President Joe Biden’s administration declines to investigate Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s rules.
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Michigan lawmakers repeal Whitmer powers months after court overturned them
The Republican-led House follows the lead of Senate colleagues, passes the Unlock Michigan petition drive to repeal emergency powers law.
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James Craig closer to Michigan governor run, launches exploratory committee
The recently retired Detroit police chief says an announcement is likely around Labor Day, but tells Fox News ‘I’m running.’
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Race looms large as redistricting process begins in Michigan
One of four Michigan residents are nonwhite. Two of 14 state representatives in Congress are people of color. As district maps get redrawn, advocates seek a greater voice.
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Latest effort to reform Michigan’s mental-health system finds critics
Two GOP lawmakers say their plans cut bureaucracy and save millions of dollars. Some worry, though, that any reform that shifts care to the private sector or distant agencies will compromise vulnerable patients.
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Michigan Supreme Court won’t delay redistricting map deadline
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission sought to extend a Sept. 17 deadline for redrawing political maps, noting that new U.S. Census population figures would not even be available to it until the end of September.
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Michigan Republicans to drop signature-matching provision in election bill
The House signature-matching provision was added as an amendment last month to a bill that’s main purpose is to do away with the option of voting without an ID by signing an affidavit.
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At Michigan SOS, walk-up service does not mean you can walk in
Legislators want Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to resume “walk-in” service at branch offices. But Benson said House legislation is essentially satisfied by a “walk up” system in which customers can get an appointment, but perhaps not that day.
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GOP, Democrats agree: Return walk-ins at Michigan Secretary of State branches
The measures come in response to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s controversial decision to shift her agency to an appointment-only system.