Snyder approved one bill that limits the ability of his Democratic successor to enact tougher regulations. But he approved $69 million to help clean up toxic sites.
2018 Michigan lame duck
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Michigan lawmakers spread millions in pork. Did your town get a cut?
Michigan lawmakers dole out more than $100 million in special projects. Check to see if your district got a piece of the action.
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Lawsuits, ballot reform and sterile deer: A recap of lame duck’s longest day
Republicans pass bills to allow lawmakers to intervene in lawsuits, impose barriers to ballot measures, roll out new voting requirements and, yes, ensure that deer aren’t sterilized against their will. All that and more awaits Gov. Rick Snyder’s signature.
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That's a wrap! What bills passed, died in Michigan lame duck for the ages
More than 300 bills in 13 days. Here’s what you need to know about changes to minimum wage, constitutional amendments, marijuana and puppies. Yes, puppies.
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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder gets bill to lift protections on small wetlands
The House made major changes to lessen the impact of a bill that would have previously lifted environmental protections on at least 550,000 acres of wetlands and 4,200 lakes.
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Michigan lawmakers send Gov. Snyder bill to add hurdles to ballot drives
Two months after voters approve three ballot measures, Michigan lawmakers approve reforms that critics say would make it impossible to place measures on the ballot.
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Michigan lawmakers dole out $1B in wee hours, lame-duck spending spree
Pennies from heaven? Try millions and millions. Michigan lawmakers approve $1.3 billion in extra funding for toxic cleanups, roads and tons of pet projects.
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Michigan bill allowing legislative lawsuits goes to Gov. Snyder
The state Legislature may soon have a voice in court under a bill that is under consideration by Gov. Rick Snyder.
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Michigan DEQ staffers to Gov. Snyder: Veto bill to weaken cleanup standards
The legislation would “threaten the health and safety of the people of Michigan” and put the agency in an “untenable position” 82 employees told Snyder in a rare public plea.
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Michigan lame duck: Ballot rules may tighten, campaign finance stays with SOS
A controversial change to the state’s ballot petition signature gathering requirements moved one step closer to becoming law Wednesday. Two other Republican efforts fell short as lame duck session nears the finish line.