Police have seized guns from fewer than 40 individuals since Michigan’s “red flag” law took effect in February. Critics feared the process would be abused. One month in, authorities say that’s not happening.
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Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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Granholm, Whitmer tout pilot training program for electric auto jobs
U.S. Energy Secretary and former Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm unveiled a pilot program to train workers for battery manufacturing jobs as part of a “holistic strategy” to pivot to electric vehicles and clean energy.
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Michigan's first early in-person vote a hit with some Republicans
Distrust of the election system appeared to be a big factor in how voters decided to cast their ballots.
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Michigan mapmakers raise own pay to redraw political lines rejected by court
Michigan mapping commissioners give themselves a 40% raise to redraw political lines struck down by court for disenfranchising Black voters.
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Michigan Senate OKs corporate subsidy overhaul in push for higher wages
Sweeping plans would revamp Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s signature business incentive program while creating tax breaks for higher-wage jobs and innovation.
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Paid surrogate contracts may soon be legal in Michigan despite GOP concerns
Michigan is the last state in the nation to criminalize paid surrogacy contracts. A bill package headed to the governor’s desk would undo that.
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Election denier who evaded Michigan court for 11 days: ‘I know too much’
Stefanie Lambert, who has filed suits nationwide contesting the 2020 election, was arrested this week in Washington, D.C., and ordered to return to Michigan to face charges of tampering with voting machines.
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Michigan lawmakers begin school safety debate long after Oxford shooting
Michigan Legislature weighs long-stalled school safety package after delays spurred criticism from dad of Oxford victim.
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GOP Justice David Viviano leaving Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Supreme Court Justice David Viviano will not seek reelection this fall. He’s one of three Republican nominees on the liberal court.
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Northern Michigan, after years of struggle, is gaining residents again
The growth is small but conclusive: Northern Michigan areas like Crawford County, whose population had declined since 2000, gaining residents. West Michigan leads the pack, while metro Detroit is hit hard.