House Democrats are targeting dark money funneled through political nonprofits in a new bill package. Past efforts have fizzled out, but supporters hope it’s a ‘new day in Lansing.’
Michigan Government
Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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Ohio has drop boxes for unwanted newborns. Some want Michigan to follow suit
A Michigan bill would allow baby boxes at fire stations across the state to make it easier for parents to anonymously surrender their newborns.
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Government transparency is woeful in Michigan. Lawmakers vow change (again)
Michigan is once again taking another run at broadening laws about government records. Could it finally work this time?
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Michigan bottle returns fall after COVID, prompting get-tough push on grocers
Some Democrats want to mandate stores take bottles and cans during normal business hours. Foes say requiring the handling of ‘stinky, wet, gross cans’ is unfair.
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Michigan school safety bills stalled: ‘It’s inexcusable,’ Oxford dad says
Michigan has spent hundreds of millions on school safety in recent years, but some lawmakers contend policy solutions have stalled because of politics. Democrats disagree.
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Michigan redistricting: Opponents argue new Detroit maps fall short
Critics challenging Michigan’s redistricting commission in court argue the latest proposed House map unfairly benefits incumbents and doesn’t address all of the issues that prompted a federal court to order a redraw.
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Joe Biden plans Michigan campaign stop in Saginaw, which picks winners
President Joe Biden is back in Michigan next week to campaign in Saginaw, a city with a large Black population in a county that has historically predicted who will win the presidential election.
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Time for toll roads in Michigan? Lawmakers revive debate
Toll roads and mileage-based fees are among a ‘buffet of options’ lawmakers are mulling to boost revenue for crumbling roads.
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Justice moves slowly in rural Michigan, thanks to prosecutor shortage
Funding shortfalls mean more backlogs and delays. Some counties Up North have just one attorney handling all cases.
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Michigan income tax cut not permanent, court rules
The Michigan Court of Appeals rules that an automatic tax cut only applied to the 2023 tax year. The rate is going back up to 4.25% this year.