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Paid family leave advocates urge Michigan lawmakers to take up legislation
Advocates for a paid family and medical leave program in Michigan highlighted the economic and social benefits at a virtual press conference Wednesday and urged passage of legislation to make it a reality.
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Housing advocates march to Michigan Capitol, demand lawmakers ‘show the people you’re not useless’
Housing advocates from across the state gathered in Lansing to continue their push to reform the state laws around landlords and tenants.
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Hate and harassment towards women spreads after Trump’s election
Over a 24-hour period following Trump’s election, there was a 4,600% increase in the usage of the phrase “your body, my choice” on X. The phrase has made its way offline as well, with young girls and parents across the country using social media to share instances of harassment involving it.
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Michigan Dem pitches bill to hike corporate taxes, divert state spending to schools
Legislation introduced by state Rep. Dylan Wegela (D-Garden City) aims to raise Michigan’s corporate income tax rate—and invest billions of dollars into public schools.
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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.
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Lawsuit temporarily halts ballot retabulation in disputed Michigan House race
The re-tabulation of votes continued Wednesday in Calhoun County after a lawsuit briefly delayed the process that will determine the winner of a key state House seat.
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Free birth control and contraceptives now available at 300+ locations in Michigan
A new state-funded program is providing access to free contraception and birth control for Michigan families—regardless of whether it’s covered by insurance.
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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.
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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says next year will be his last in office; mum on his plans afterward
Mike Duggan says the coming year will be his last as Detroit mayor, amid growing speculation he’s among the Democrats likely to launch a gubernatorial campaign to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Palisades nuclear plant along Lake Michigan plans for a 2025 comeback, a 1st in the US
Employees are in training to work at the Palisades nuclear reactor in Southwest Michigan by the time it reopens in October 2025.
