New proposal would allow extended stays of more than half a year at campgrounds in some parts of Michigan. Some are skeptical but one sponsor says it could ‘help solve the housing problem.’
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Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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Gretchen Whitmer pitches $88B budget. What it means for Michiganders, schools
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office unveiled her $88B budget proposal on Wednesday, calling for more spending on literacy and education with some tax hikes and some tax breaks.
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Gretchen Whitmer: Raise $800M for Medicaid by taxing nicotine, gambling, ads
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pitches $800M in new taxes as a way to ensure the ‘sustainability’ of Medicaid in Michigan. Republicans say no way.
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Mike Duggan ‘studying’ Trump school choice program for Michigan
In his bid for Michigan governor, independent Mike Duggan is not ruling out a new federal ‘Education Freedom Tax Credit’ program that unions argue amounts to a ‘voucher scheme.’
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Trump rethinking Canada bridge permit amid Michigan jeers, cheers
As President Donald Trump considers amending a key permit for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, some top Michigan Republicans back his threat to block the nearly completed span from opening, saying they think it will lead to ‘a good deal.’
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Whitmer signs classroom smartphone ban for Michigan schools. What to know
Michigan K-12 students will be banned from using smartphones during instructional time starting this fall. Here’s what to know about the new law signed Tuesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Federal judge dismisses Trump admin lawsuit over Michigan voter rolls
A Trump-appointed judge has dismissed the Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Michigan for not sharing confidential voter data, one of 25 cases nationwide.
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Jury convicts in signature fraud scandal that rocked 2022 Michigan governor race
Jury finds two men guilty of conducting a criminal enterprise for fraudulent petition signatures that kept five governor candidates off Michigan’s 2022 ballot.
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Trump threatens to block Michigan-Canada bridge in trade war escalation
President Donald Trump suggests he ‘will not allow’ the nearly completed Gordie Howe International Bridge to open in Detroit because of an ongoing trade war with Canada.
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In bid for governor, John James proposes ‘bill of rights’ for Michigan parents
In a new ‘bill of rights’ for Michigan parents, GOP gubernatorial candidate John James proposes opting into a private school choice program and limiting transgender athletes.