Seeking to intervene in a high-stakes suit over an old abortion ban, the GOP-led Legislature contends a recent injunction is a “blatant conflict of interest” and should be set aside.
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Republicans: More guns — not more laws — will keep Michigan schools safe
Gun regulations won’t prevent school shootings, but armed guards and teachers might, Republican candidates for governor argued Thursday during a debate on Mackinac Island.
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Whitmer urges business leaders to join 'economic' fight for abortion rights
A Michigan abortion ban would hurt the state’s ability to attract talented workers, according to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is using the Mackinac Policy Conference to encourage business leaders to speak out.
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Stevens, Levin trade shots over abortion at Michigan congressional debate
Two Democrats seeking one seat clash over guns and choice, with the moderate Stevens dressing down progressive Levin as ‘another 60-something-year-old white man.’
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Abortion foes launch campaign against ‘anything goes’ Michigan ballot measure
Conservatives say an effort to enshrine abortion rights into constitution would allow for unregulated procedures. Backers say they’re fearmongering.
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Michigan judge suspends 1931 abortion ban, citing ‘irreparable harm’ to women
Women ‘face a serious danger of irreparable harm if prevented from accessing abortion services,’ a judge wrote in an opinion that is bound to be appealed.
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Pandemic powers, voter ID petition drives may be in trouble in Michigan
With just a few weeks left before a signature deadline, measures that were expected to be signed into law by a Republican Legislature may be breathing last gasps.
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Michigan prepares for more hospital beds, complications if Roe overturned
More pediatric beds, neonatal intensive care likely if abortion becomes illegal in Michigan, doctors say.
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Abortion pills present new challenge for Michigan if Roe overturned
For more than two decades, women in early pregnancy have been able to induce an abortion, safely, with the abortion pill regimen. Will the impending loss of federal abortion protections change that?
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Opinion | After abortion falls, will Michigan come for same-sex marriage next?
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