Politics
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Despite below freezing temps, protesters rally against Trump, urge Dems to take action
Hundreds of protesters braved subzero windchills Monday to attend a President’s Day protest at the Michigan Capitol on Monday.
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Anger, chaos and confusion take hold as federal workers face mass layoffs
Workers across the country responded with anger and confusion as they grappled with the Trump administration’s aggressive effort to shrink the size of the federal workforce by ordering agencies to lay off probationary employees who have yet to qualify for civil service protections.
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7 things to know: What would Michigan’s new weed tax mean for you and your stash?
A new wholesale tax on marijuana could help fix the damn roads. But it could also raise prices for consumers and shake things up for businesses, industry leaders warn.
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Michigan Senate passes compromise legislation on tipped wages
As sweeping changes to Michigan’s minimum wage and earned sick time standards, which pose concerns in the restaurant industry, are set to take effect next week, the state Senate found a compromise on Thursday to preserve tipped wages.
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More than a dozen state attorneys general challenge Musk and DOGE’s authority
Attorneys general from 14 states, including Michigan, challenged the authority of billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency to access sensitive government data and exercise “virtually unchecked power” in a lawsuit filed Thursday.
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Michigan’s new law resulted in no-gun orders for nearly 300 people
Nearly 300 people in Michigan were barred from possessing guns in 2024 under a new law that empowers courts to intervene if there’s evidence they could harm themselves or others.
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Trump steel, aluminum tariffs likely to drive up car costs, industry leaders say
President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel imports this week could wreak havoc on American auto manufacturing, industry leaders say.
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Advocates protest at Barrett’s Lansing office over Musk and DOGE; ‘Nobody voted to see that’
Members of various local advocacy groups visited the Lansing office of US Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) on Monday to demand Congress do more to curb the power of Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency.
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Nessel reviewing legal options following DOGE access to sensitive US Treasury data
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel spoke out against billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), writing that she is reviewing legal options and “will be taking action shortly” as Musk and his team attempt to seize control of several government systems.
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Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor
Chris Swanson, the high-profile sheriff of Michigan’s Genesee County, is launching a Democratic bid to become the battleground state’s next governor.
