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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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In mid-Michigan, economic worries persist. So does disgust of politics
Michigan’s 8th Congressional District could be a bellwether and is home to one of the most competitive races in the nation. Voters say they’re worried about the economy but dubious whether candidates can help.
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Joe Biden in Michigan signs order prioritizing grants for high-wage projects
In Ann Arbor, President Joe Biden announced an executive order for federal grants prioritizing projects with labor agreements, wage standards, and benefits such as access to child care and apprenticeship programs.
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On abortion, some Michigan candidate claims conflict with records
Donald Trump is changing his tune on abortion, and so are several Michigan candidates. See where they stand – and what they’ve done.
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GOP lawsuits set stage for state challenges if Trump loses election
Republicans have filed more than 100 lawsuits in Michigan and other states after being chastised by judges in 2020 for bringing complaints only after votes were tallied.
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Michigan canvasser suit part of growing effort to preempt election deniers
A Kalamazoo County canvasser claims the 2020 election was stolen. The ACLU wants a judicial order reminding him he must follow his legal obligations to certify the 2024 election — or face consequences.
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Michiganders get nine new ‘I Voted’ stickers for the November election
Michigan voters will have nine new ‘I Voted’ stickers to choose from in November, designed by students and other residents from across the state.
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As election nears, Michigan, other states confront intimidation of clerks
Election intimidation became the norm after the 2020 election. To shore up democracy’s defenses this year, officials across the country are increasing training and implementing new protections, such as erecting ceiling-high fences to safeguard workers.
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How Michigan communities are using opioid settlement funds
A three-month investigation by Bridge Michigan has revealed that only 28% of the $156 million received by Michigan counties and municipalities so far as part of nationwide opioid settlement agreements has been budgeted or spent.
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Raise taxes on the rich or cut them? Harris, Trump differ on economic plans
The two presidential nominees are using the week before their debate to sharpen their economic messages about who could do more for the middle class.