A proposal to shift oversight of gravel mines to the state is back in the state House, pitting business and union leaders against environmentalists and township officials.
Yue Stella Yu
Stella Yu is a former capitol reporter for Bridge Michigan.
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Michigan Capitol to scan for guns, boost security by September
‘It’s really a shame,’ an official says, noting that tightened security is ‘the reality of the world today.’ The move comes three years after militia members brought long guns into the Capitol during a protest.
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Why would young people move to Michigan? Whitmer panel explores options
Access to lakes, good and diverse jobs and affordability can help kick-start Michigan’s population stagnation, according to a roundtable of mid-career workers in Michigan spearheaded by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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More Michigan families could qualify for food assistance for women, children
The state loosened income eligibility requirements for families to qualify for the Women, Infants and Children program, which provides food assistance for pregnant and postpartum women as well as children under the age of 5.
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Democrats’ push to cut inmate sentences draws fierce pushback in Michigan
Democrats say too much money is spent on prisons. Republicans, prosecutors say bills to allow inmates to petition for lighter sentences, earn credits for early release could free ‘dangerous criminals.’
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Michigan Supreme Court justices in line for 7% raise to $208K per year by 2026
A panel also weighed raises for governor, attorney general and other lawmakers but held off due to public perceptions. One member says he’s ‘embarrassed and ashamed’ by Michigan’s pay.
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Richard Bernstein back on Michigan State Court bench after depression treatment
The justice says he hopes being open with his challenges helps others.
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Michigan Democrats want to make it easier to give to unions (who give to Dems)
Democrats promised to reform campaign finance. So far, the only major bills they’ve introduced would allow payroll deductions to union political action committees.
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Michigan Senate votes to bar discrimination over Black hairstyles
The bill now heads to the House. If approved, Michigan would join at least 20 states and Washington D.C. in passing laws to ban race-based hair discrimination.
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Whitmer signs ‘red flag’ law, allowing Michigan judges to confiscate guns
Michigan becomes the 21st state to allow ‘extreme risk protection orders’ allowing judges to temporarily seize guns of those deemed a danger.