Michigan’s Democratic-led Senate votes to repeal a series of abortion restrictions previously enacted by Republicans. But the bills could face a roadblock in the Democratic-led 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 Senate votes to revise auto insurance law over Whitmer’s warning
In one of the first public policy disputes between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Democratic legislative leaders, the Michigan Senate votes to undo health care price controls built into a 2019 insurance law overhaul.
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Michigan makes history, requires filtered water in all schools, daycares
New law mandates for filtered water bottle filling stations or faucets in all schools and daycare centers by 2026.
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Michigan Senate votes to repeal drugmaker immunity shield
The toughest corporate liability shield in the nation for drug manufacturers is on the chopping block in Michigan as a repeal bill wins bipartisan support in the state Senate.
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Michigan Democrats vowed transparency reforms. Now, they say maybe next year
For years, Democrats have promised to improve Michigan’s failing grade on ethics and transparency. They’re now in power, but still haven’t done anything.
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Michigan lawmakers are writing their own financial disclosure rules. What could go wrong?
Michigan is one of only two states without personal financial disclosure rules for elected officials. That’s about to change. But lawmakers are writing the rules behind closed doors.
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Ryan Kelley, ex-Michigan governor hopeful, gets prison time for Jan. 6 riot
Ryan Kelley, a Republican who ran for governor last year, was sentenced to 60 days for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
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Michigan targets ‘deepfakes,’ campaign ads that use artificial intelligence
Michigan would require disclaimers on political ‘deepfakes’ and campaign ads generated using artificial intelligence under bills approved Tuesday by the House Elections Committee.
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Amid Gaza war, Dearborn police arrest man for threat to 'hunt Palestinians'
Records indicate the police sought a search warrant to arrest a 41-year-old Farmington Hills resident who has a history of Islamophobic comments and violence.
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Michigan council hears bold (if vague) ideas to solve population crisis
What will it take to attract more people to work, live and stay in Michigan? Several groups presented their ideas Thursday afternoon.