Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said it’s too soon to issue an opinion on the constitutionality of a new education agency created by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer by executive order last month.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
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Gov. Whitmer to seek repeal of 'antiquated' abortion restrictions in Michigan
The governor on Wednesday will call to eliminate ‘antiquated’ limits. Activists are targeting 24-hour waiting period, parental consent, special regulations on abortion clinics.
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Dana Nessel loses FOIA case, ordered to release Whitmer kidnapping records
Documents related to the kidnapping plot were presented in open court, but the AG’s office refused to release them to the public. A judge said Nessel had no basis to do so, and is now weighing imposing attorney’s fees on the state for its refusal.
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Michigan education board seeks ruling on new Whitmer education agency
The state’s elected board of education wants to know if a new department created by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer violates its constitutional power to oversee all public education.
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Whitmer’s population group eyes Michigan infrastructure, education, economy
A group tasked with tackling Michigan’s population crisis announced 64 workgroup members to make recommendations about longstanding problems.
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Whitmer signs $82B Michigan budget: ‘Good stuff’ or wasteful ‘spending spree’?
The governor signs a record budget that includes new money for business incentives, affordable housing, public safety — and plenty of ‘pork.’ Here’s what you need to know.
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Gov. Whitmer signs law allowing Michigan to pass stricter environmental rules
The new law repeals a 2018 Republican-backed law that prohibited the state from setting stronger environmental standards than the federal government.
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Whitmer expands teacher union rights, critics say it sets back students
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed several education bills, including measures that give teachers more say in classroom assignments. She signed another measure that makes it easier for out-of-state teachers and counselors to work in Michigan.
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Gov. Whitmer signs law to make Michigan 22nd state to ban conversion therapy
The law bans mental health professionals from offering children therapy aimed to change their gender identity or sexual orientation.
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Whitmer signs ‘transformative’ $24.3B Michigan education budget. What to know
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a new state education budget that expands Pre-K access, boosts per-pupil funding and invests in training new teachers. More education policy changes are coming too.
