The Senate passed a bill to do away with a controversial law that requires coverage for elective abortions to be purchased separately in health care plans. The bill faces a tough sell in the House.
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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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Michigan law bans phone use while driving. That’s news to many, police say
A crackdown on distracted driving this week underscores that many aren’t aware of Michigan’s new law banning holding a phone, police say. One driver was working on a laptop. Another drove for miles before noticing police.
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Critics call Michigan financial disclosure proposal a weak ‘con job’
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and others urge Democrats to close loopholes remaining in proposed rules to require officials to reveal assets. Defenders call rule ‘huge step forward’
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Jocelyn Benson loses in court for third time over her voting rules
The Secretary of State vows an appeal of a ruling that found she flouted state law in rolling out rules limiting poll challengers. It’s the most recent ruling finding that she overstepped her authority.
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Michigan lawmakers propose financial disclosures. Some fear they fall short
The legislation as introduced would allow lawmakers and state officials to leave out specifics transparency experts say are crucial to getting a full picture of financial influences.
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Michigan may soon repeal ban on paid rides to election polls
Both the House and Senate have approved legislation to repeal a longstanding ban on hiring transportation to escort voters to polling places. Republicans say the repeal is an invitation to trouble.
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In Michigan, juvenile justice carries high cost: crippling debt for parents
Michigan allows courts to bill parents for costs of locking up their children, a system that allows debts to quickly grow to tens of thousands of dollars. The fees are so high many avoid getting their kids help. Now, the Legislature seeks a change.
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Karamo blames ‘deep state,’ as Mackinac fundraiser drives GOP deeper in debt
‘At least it wasn’t a drunkfest,’ Michigan GOP chair Kristina Karamo says of money-losing Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference. Party needed loan to pay actor Jim Caviezel for a keynote address.
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Michigan Republicans to China: Stop buying our farms. Experts: Threat overblown
Worries about Chinese expansions into the U.S. food supply prompt legislation to bar ‘adversarial entities’ from buying farms in Michigan. Records show Chinese companies don’t own much land, but sponsor says ‘China will do whatever it takes to get a foot in the door.’
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Michigan $15 minimum wage ballot petition blocked, setting up court fight
Republicans canvassers blocked a citizen ballot proposal to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour because organizers changed a definition in the petition before collecting an estimated 360,309 voter signatures.