Democrats competing in Michigan’s March 10 primary want to reverse many of President Trump’s policies. Easing immigration rules could help amid a labor shortage, but not all would win.
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Michigan group rushes to get graduated income tax on 2020 ballot
A progressive group wants voters to change the constitution to lower taxes for joint filers making less than $350,000, but raise them on higher earners to generate another $1.5 billion.
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Michigan primary 2020: What you need to know, where to vote, absentee rules
It’s almost Election Day, and a lot has changed since the last major election. Here’s how to vote in the presidential primary.
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Democrats’ hard push for electric vehicles would upend Michigan economy
Democratic presidential hopefuls have big goals for electric vehicle production in their efforts to combat climate change. Michigan automakers are unlikely to meet those timetables, though, and unions fear electric vehicles could kill jobs.
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What Democrats’ climate change plans mean to Michigan automakers, workers
Democratic presidential candidates want to ensure that all new light vehicles sold in the United States emit no carbon as soon as 2030. Read their plans for how to get there.
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Democrats hope solving battery anxiety will jumpstart electric car sales
Presidential candidates and Michigan regulators want big investments in battery charging infrastructure, which remains a key hurdle to electric car sales. Last year, just 2 percent of U.S. car sales were electric vehicles.
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Fact Squad | Ad touts Elissa Slotkin’s work fighting PFAS chemicals
A new ad thanks freshman U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin for fighting PFAS. While mostly accurate, the ad leaves out a few details, Fact Squad finds.
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National Republicans want in on case challenging Michigan voting laws
A Democratic super PAC hopes to strike down state rules barring transportation to polls and help delivering absentee ballots. Republicans say they have an interest in stopping that.
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Michigan clerks’ pleas for help with absentee ballots fall on deaf ears
Clerks fear an uptick in absentee ballots will mean late nights and delayed election results, but a leading lawmaker says proposed solutions won’t move.
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Michigan ballots loaded with tax requests in primary GOP voters may skip
Michigan voters to decide 245 local ballot proposals in March, an unusually high number for a primary. The requests are prompting debate because Republican participation turnout may be low because President Trump faces token opposition.