House and Senate Republicans may appeal the decision to the Michigan Supreme Court.
2020 Michigan election
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How Democratic presidential candidates want to change health care, Medicare
Michigan’s presidential primary is March 10. Here’s a look at how the contenders would change health insurance.
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Fact Squad | Sanders promises Medicare for All will cut Michigan auto rates
Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders claims car insurance rates will fall with his Medicare for All plan. He doesn’t mention that they’re expected to change anyway this year.
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What Democrats’ Medicare for All plans would mean for Michigan
Experts say Medicare for All would extend health care coverage to more than 500,000 Michigan residents and end expensive costs that can make it unaffordable. But residents and businesses in Michigan would face significant tax hikes, and private insurance workers could lose their jobs.
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Liberal group launches ballot effort to change Michigan lobbying laws
Voters could decide in November whether to approve a constitutional amendment to increase disclosure rules for lobbyists and bar them from giving lawmakers anything of value.
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Michigan LGBT rights initiative launched for November ballot
Petition language submitted to state election officials on Tuesday would expand the definition of “sex” in Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1976 to include “sexual orientation” and “gender identity or expression,” guaranteeing safeguards in housing, public accommodation and employment.
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Michigan Republicans poised to bypass Whitmer, ban abortion procedure
Leaders in Michigan’s Republican-led Legislature are awaiting petition signatures that will allow them to ban a common abortion procedure without signature from Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who opposes the measure.
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Welcome to Michigan, President Trump. About that economy you promised …
Jobs and wages are down in most of the 12 counties that switched support from Barack Obama to Donald Trump in 2016, but voters say they have confidence in the president and the economy.