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Student loan repayment program could help Michigan retain more teachers, educators say
Speakers highlighted the impact of the student loan repayment program on Michigan teachers at a Wednesday Senate Appropriations Pre K-12 Subcommittee meeting.
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Teen dating violence survivors and allies call for more education on abuse
Domestic violence at any age can turn lethal—and some say schools need to do a better job of equipping kids to recognize early signs of abusive behavior.
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Revamped Michigan school safety bills get first committee hearing
A package of bills designed to enhance school safety got their first hearing on Tuesday from the Michigan House Education Committee.
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Postal Service to offer Underground Railroad stamps, including Detroit abolitionist William Lambert
The US Postal Service, in partnership with the Detroit Postal Customer Council and The Detroit River Project, is honoring 10 people who helped guide enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
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Michigan senators hear testimony on bill banning LGBTQ+ panic defense
A Michigan Senate committee took testimony Thursday on a bill that would bar the “gay panic” and “trans panic” defenses from being used in court.
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Michigan Dems want to shine a ‘BRITE’ light on elected officials’ finances
Several state lawmakers support expanding financial disclosure requirements for elected officials, as well as monitoring ‘dark money’ groups and gifts.
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People convicted of election-related crimes could be barred from serving on boards certifying votes
The state House Elections Committee on Tuesday discussed two bills that would change procedures for recalls and eligibility to serve on elections panels.
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As innocent people often plead guilty to crimes, legislation could open pathways to freedom
State legislation aims to expand new trial eligibility and amend the procedure for those found to be wrongfully convicted to receive state compensation.
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Michigan bill seeks end to Daylight Savings Time via ballot initiative
For those grumbling about losing an hour of sleep on Sunday, new legislation could put Michigan on a path to do away with the practice of moving clocks ahead an hour in the spring and then back an hour in the fall.
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It’s been 4 years since COVID hit Michigan. For Long COVID patients, the pandemic isn’t over.
Four years have passed since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency to address the COVID-19 pandemic on March 10, 2020. But the disease remains more than a memory, especially for those whose lives are continually impacted by the illness.
