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Judge Dismisses Macomb County GOP Suit to Decertify 2020 Election
BY ANNA LIZ NICHOLS, MICHIGAN ADVANCE A lawsuit by Macomb County Republicans to decertify the 2020 election, in which President Joe Biden defeated former President Donald Trump in Michigan, was dismissed Wednesday. Judge Paul L. Maloney of the US District Court for the Western District of Michigan dismissed the lawsuit filed by the Macomb County…
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Board OKs Petition to Recall One Michigan Lawmaker, Rejects Others
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers on Tuesday approved recall petition language to recall one lawmaker and rejected seven other petitions for other lawmakers, noting a lack of clarity in the language.
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New Report: Michigan Now Leads Nation in Clean Energy Jobs
Climate advocates report that Michigan is leading the country in a clean energy jobs boom, creating more than 15,800 jobs in the past year.
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Whitmer Signs Legislation to Recruit, Retain Michigan Teachers and Counselors
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Wednesday to expand teacher and school counselor recruitment in Michigan by accepting certifications obtained in other states.
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Whitmer Signs Legislation to Recruit, Retain Michigan Teachers and Counselors
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Wednesday to expand teacher and school counselor recruitment in Michigan by accepting certifications obtained in other states.
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Over 26K Michigan Borrowers Now Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness
More than 26,000 Michiganders will have their student loan debts forgiven, according to the US Department of Education.
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Next Round of Michigan Gun Safety Legislation to Focus on Domestic Violence, Suicide Prevention
After passing gun safety legislation that was signed into law this spring, Democratic state lawmakers plan to further address violence by introducing bills that would keep guns out of the hands of abusers and allow people at risk of suicide to place themselves on a registry barring them from purchasing firearms.
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Republican Melee Prompts More Questions About State GOP Leadership
The leadership, direction and finances of the Michigan Republican Party are being questioned following a physical melee that broke out at a state committee meeting over the weekend.
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‘A Message to the State That We Respect Science’: How Michigan’s Latest Budget Will Impact Health
The $82 billion budget passed by lawmakers last month is slated to reshape Michigan’s health landscape and significantly increase access to care for residents across the state, legislators and advocates say.
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For Rep. Jason Morgan, the Fight to Codify Same-Sex Marriage in Michigan is Personal
When state Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) and his fiancé, Jon Mallek, were deciding where to put down roots for their future family, one policy was a key factor—the protection of marriage rights for gay couples.
