Jonathan Byrd, a 40-year-old former president of the Michigan AFL-CIO Kalamazoo chapter, has been charged with groping a woman at an April 2022 event, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced.
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Stella Yu is a former capitol reporter for Bridge Michigan.
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How to spend $81.7B: Michigan budget boosts funds for roads, parks, water
Democrats pass their first budget since taking over the Legislature, spending down a $7 billion surplus and largely adopting Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s priorities. Republicans call plan bloated.
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Michigan set to become 22nd state to ban conversion therapy for LGBTQ youths
Most Republicans object to the legislation that will soon head to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. She will likely sign the bills into law.
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Early voting, beer in college stadiums await Whitmer’s signature
While waiting for a joint committee between Senate and House lawmakers to finalize budget details, Michigan lawmakers passed a series of bills ranging from a child marriage ban to a sexual assault victim protection law.
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Michigan poised to allow beer sales in college stadiums. What research says
Will fans get drunker and rowdier? Research is mixed. But one thing is for sure: Millions of profits are on the line.
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Michigan to receive $1.5B to extend internet to 210,000 in rural areas
More than 93 percent in Michigan have access to high-speed internet. But access is lacking in rural areas, especially in the Upper Peninsula.
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College athletes unionized? This Michigan Democrat wants to make it happen
A bill would allow university athletes to be recognized as employees and bargain for better working conditions.
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Michigan Democrats want cities to decide how much private employers pay
Democrats, unions and local officials say legislation would give cities autonomy to set higher minimum wage, require paid sick leave. Republicans call the plan a jobs-killer.
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Michigan lawmakers OK early voting, conversion therapy ban, Juneteenth holiday
Flurry of Democratic legislation also includes mandatory lead testing for young children, alcohol sales inside college stadiums and reforms to prevent child abuse.
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Beer o’clock may beckon at Michigan college sports stadiums under new bill
Michigan lawmakers may soon allow universities to sell alcohol inside stadiums. Supporters argue the measure could help reduce pre-gaming among college students.