A tax cut to benefit 1 million residents likely will be ironed out soon. Here’s what you need to know about who benefits and why some lawmakers are upset.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
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Democrats win, GOP upset as Michigan votes to move up presidential primary
President Biden supports making Michigan one of the first states in the nation to host primaries. Republicans say doing so could hurt state delegates and is like ‘spitting in the face of half of the state.’
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Can more cash transform Michigan’s middling schools? We may find out soon
A once-in-a-generation influx of money is allowing education advocates to debate reforms to a school system that has underperformed for decades
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Democrats, out of power for decades, passing bills in record time in Lansing
The party is wasting no time after regaining control of the Senate and the House. Republicans grouse the breakneck pace is reckless, but Democrats say the GOP is getting a ‘taste of their own medicine.’
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Business group to Michigan Legislature: Extend tax cuts to more seniors
Former Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, who leads the Small Business Association of Michigan, urged state lawmakers to expand income tax exemptions to both working and retired seniors in Michigan
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Gretchen Whitmer on guns: ‘The time for only thoughts and prayers is over.’
Expect a fight as the Democratic governor pushes for universal background checks, red flag laws and safe storage mandates.
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Gretchen Whitmer: Expand Michigan Reconnect program for community college
The Michigan Reconnect program currently pays for students age 25 and over to attend their in-district community college tuition free. Gov. Whitmer wants to expand the program to younger Michiganders.
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Gretchen Whitmer State of the State: Tax cuts, gun reform, expand pre-K
The Democratic governor returns to the state Capitol for her annual address. She spoke for less than an hour. Here’s what to know, what obstacles loom and what potential programs cost.
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Watch Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2023 State of the State speech
Watch the Michigan governor’s fifth State of the State speech here at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
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Michigan Democrats aim to tighten environment regs, reduce industry control
One of the first bills introduced by the Democratic majority would undo a Snyder-era law that prevents Michigan from adopting stronger pollution regulations than Washington. Dems also aim to lessen industry influence on regulatory decisions.