Politics
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Michigan leaders stand behind Biden in ‘fight for the soul of the nation’
Democrats are drawing a clear contrast between President Biden’s effort to lower costs and create jobs and ex-President Trump’s “record of failed policies.”
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VIDEO: Michigan Senator calls out Trump
@gandernewsroom Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks wants to set the record straight: Over the course of ex-President Donald Trump’s presidency, Michigan lost 200,000 jobs—including 30,000 manufacturing jobs that moved overseas when six automotive factories closed. Watch the clip to hear what Brinks said about Trump’s “dangerous” policies. ♬ original sound – The Gander Senate Majority…
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Report: Biden’s clean energy investments turn Michigan into ‘manufacturing powerhouse’
Legislation signed by President Joe Biden has led to $21.5 billion in clean energy projects announced in Michigan, creating more than 20,000 jobs.
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State grants help Michigan counties preserve agricultural land—and protect farmers’ jobs
About $2 million in state grant funding awarded last month is set to help local counties and townships preserve more than 670 acres of farmland in Michigan.
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Whitmer calls Trump’s comments on border security ‘baloney’
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer clapped back at comments made by former President Donald Trump while he was in Grand Rapids Tuesday for a campaign event.
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Far-right groups push to limit IVF access
Groups like the Heritage Foundation are trying to take a “back-door” approach to restricting access to IVF by pushing for strict regulations that chip away at the ability of providers and patients to complete treatment.
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Whitmer announces 144 new jobs at four Kent & Bay County companies
Governor Whitmer has announced the expansion of four businesses in Kent and Bay counties. These projects, supported by the Michigan Strategic Fund, are predicted to bring about 144 new jobs and generate nearly $72 million in capital investment.
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VIDEO: Granholm talks about ‘holistic’ approach to EV transition
@gandernewsroom “It’s amazing that policy actually works,” US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm said during a press conference in Lansing. Granholm joined state and federal officials in Michigan this week to announce a new, federal training program designed to help prepare more Michigan workers for battery manufacturing jobs. She said the new initiative is all…
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GOP nominee for special Michigan House election opposes abortion ‘without exception’
Josh Powell, a candidate for a special Michigan House election this month, said during a GOP event that he opposes all abortion “without exception.”
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Dems and pro-immigrant groups push back on Trump’s Grand Rapids visit
Democrats and pro-immigrant groups on Tuesday raised concerns that ex-President Trump’s visit to Grand Rapids will stoke fear and increase divisions.
