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Arguments heard in lawsuit seeking to invalidate Michigan abortion restrictions
Arguments were heard Tuesday in Michigan’s Court of Claims over a lawsuit challenging three long-established state abortion regulations, including a 24-hour waiting period.
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Gilchrist implores Michigan lawmakers to consider caregiver tax credit
As the Legislature hammers out the details of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget this summer, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist is urging lawmakers to include tax credits for caregivers.
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Farm bill text released in US House, setting up fight with Senate
The US House Agriculture Committee Friday released the draft bill text of the long-awaited $1.5 trillion farm bill, which is likely to face opposition in the Senate from Democrats due to disagreements over federal anti-hunger programs and climate change requirements.
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Delta County canvassers switch gears, vote to certify recall election results
After initially refusing to certify the results of a recent recall election, officials in Delta County have reversed course and avoided a showdown with state election officials.
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Dems request investigation into GOP US Senate candidate petitions
A request to investigate alleged “indications of fraud” in the nominating petitions of Republican US Senate candidates has been sent to the Michigan Board of State Canvassers.
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GOP members of Delta County canvassing board refuse to certify recall results
Following victories in a recall election, the Republican members of the Delta County Board of Canvassers are refusing to certify the results.
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Southeast Michigan school officials call for ‘stability’ in state funding
Education leaders said there’s an “urgent need” to support students and teachers—and avert staffing and program cuts.
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Michigan Senate passes $20 billion School Aid budget bill
The Democratic-led Michigan Senate has passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget after voting on Wednesday the final bill in the proposal.
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Bills prohibiting landlords from income-based discrimination pass House committee
A five-bill package that would prevent landlords from denying renters based on their source of income passed through the Michigan House Judiciary Committee.
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Renters’ rights group rallies at housing conference in Lansing
A group of renters rallied outside of the Lansing Center amid the Building Michigan Communities Conference in downtown Lansing.
