2023
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Michigan Dems pitch bills to halt ‘endless cycle of debt’ from payday loans
Legislation set to be introduced in the state Senate would protect Michigan workers by capping the annual percentage rate for payday loans at 36%. State lawmakers said the reforms could stop families from spiraling into debt.
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Fight for abortion access continues in Michigan after a single lawmaker blocks reforms
A coalition of advocates for abortion access are blaming one Democratic state lawmaker for derailing legislation that is designed to expand access to reproductive care in Michigan.
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Michigan Senate makes progress on transparency reforms for elected officials
Legislation passed by the state Senate would require some elected officials and candidates for public office—as well as their spouses—to tell voters about their assets and income.
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VIDEO: What to know about breast cancer awareness
Transgender men, transgender women, and non-binary folks can develop breast cancer. Here’s what you need to know about breast cancer awareness for trans and non-binary people.
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22 nightlife hotspots in Grand Rapids for trivia, karaoke, and more
Here’s where to have fun after dark in West Michigan.
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3 ideas for an unforgettable date night in Lansing
Embark on one of these three adventures in Lansing next date night for an evening you and your partner will never forget.
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Central Michigan investigating whether Michigan staffer was on its sideline scouting MSU
Central Michigan said Tuesday it is investigating whether Michigan football staffer Connor Stalions was on its sideline scoping out Michigan State during its season opener in September.
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Every Michigan House Republican voted for an anti-abortion extremist for Speaker
Before being elected to Congress, Mike Johnson tried to shut down an abortion clinic in Louisiana. After Roe v. Wade was overturned, Johnson called it a “historic and joyful” day and later expressed support for nationwide abortion ban. Now, he’s the new Speaker of the House.
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Federal funds to connect thousands of Michiganders to affordable high-speed internet
Grants awarded through President Joe Biden’s ‘Internet for All’ initiative will hook up more than 70,000 Michigan households with high-speed internet connections.
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Investigation finds threat assessment should have been done before Oxford High shooting
Officials with Michigan’s Oxford High School should have conducted a threat assessment into Ethan Crumbley’s behavior prior to a shooting that left four students dead and others wounded, an independent investigation concluded.
