Michigan Dems propose reforms to sex ed curriculum
Michigan House Democrats have unveiled a proposal to bring the state’s sex ed curriculum out of the 20th century.
Nov
2024
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STATE LEGISLATURE
Nov
2024
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Michigan House OKs bills banning guns at polling places, providing more education on safe storage
In party-line votes Wednesday, Michigan House Democrats concurred with the Senate on the final versions of two bills banning firearms from polling places.
Nov
2024
13
Michigan Senate passes bills to crack down on child labor violations
Three bills approved last week in the state Senate aim to prioritize the safety of Michigan’s younger workforce through key legislative reforms to the state’s child labor laws—namely by increasing the penalties for businesses caught illegally employing minors.
Nov
2024
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Whitmer talks path forward with a Trump presidency and GOP-held Michigan House
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she is focusing on areas where she can find shared priorities with the incoming Trump administration.
Nov
2024
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Reports break down the benefits of paid family and medical leave programs
With the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) releasing two reports outlining the potential benefits of a state paid leave program, members of the MI Paid Leave for All Coalition are continuing to press lawmakers to move forward with bills establishing family and medical leave programs.
Nov
2024
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Michigan Republicans win majority in state House
Preliminary election results show Democrats will lose majority control of the state Legislature after Michiganders elected Republicans to take charge of the state House.
Nov
2024
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Whitmer optimistic that ‘competitive’ state House races will keep Dems in majority
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Saturday that she’s feeling good about the Michigan House races, with control of the chamber for the next two years on the line on Tuesday.
Oct
2024
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Here are the top 15 Michigan House district races to watch
Control of the legislative agenda in Michigan for the next two years is on the ballot Nov. 5.
Oct
2024
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Opinion: Michigan is turning the tide for social workers
Michigan has made meaningful progress in supporting social workers over the past year — progress we can build on to further strengthen the profession and tackle the mental health care provider shortage.
Oct
2024
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Michigan House OKs legislation getting tougher on campaign finance violations
The Democratic-controlled Michigan House voted to advance part of an ethics and transparency package, allowing the secretary of state to take action against alleged campaign finance violations.
