Politics
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VIDEO: Protecting Medicaid is ‘critical’ for West Michigan
@gandernewsroom Medicaid plays a big role in providing access to affordable healthcare coverage for more than 1.4 million Michiganders. And US Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-Michigan) is vowing to protect—and strengthen—the program amid ongoing attacks from Republican lawmakers in Congress. ♬ original sound – The Gander Medicaid plays a big role in providing access to affordable…
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Opinion: Trump has shown he can’t keep Americans safe. In a second term, that could be disastrous.
From his failed response to COVID-19 to his role in the overturning Roe v. Wade to his new economic agenda that could cause job losses and price hikes, Donald Trump has proven he can’t protect Americans, writes Chris Edelson.
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Elissa Slotkin promises to defend ACA, Social Security, and Medicare
As she runs to become Michigan’s next Senator, Elissa Slotkin wants voters to know that Republicans are still very much targeting the programs they rely on for healthcare and retirement security. The Affordable Care Act is personal to Elissa Slotkin. Slotkin, a three-term congresswoman and native of Holly, Michigan, whose family created the iconic Ball…
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Report: Michiganders are saving thousands on EVs thanks to Inflation Reduction Act
A new US Treasury report shows drivers who switch to electric vehicles are scoring instant savings through the Inflation Reduction Act.
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VIDEO: Biden closes misleading food labeling loophole
@gandernewsroom Food labeling, including terms like “free range” and “Product of the USA,” has often been vague and misleading. New federal regulations under the Biden administration aim to close loopholes, ensuring that products labeled as “Product of the USA” are actually produced in the US. #food #biden #productoftheusa ♬ original sound – The Gander Food…
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Biden’s EPA announces rules to slash coal pollution, speed up clean energy projects
The new rules would reduce pollution and lead to significant public health benefits, including reductions in premature deaths, asthma cases, and emergency room visits, the EPA said.
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Michigan gets $62M from Biden administration to protect clean drinking water
Funding from President Joe Biden’s administration is set to ensure Michiganders have access to clean drinking water.
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VIDEO: Do Michiganders really want another Trump presidency?
@gandernewsroom State Rep. Tyrone Carter (D-Detroit) is urging Michiganders to remember the false promises that were offered to workers during ex-President Donald Trump’s time in the White House. #trump #Michigan #michigander #vote ♬ original sound – The Gander State Rep. Tyrone Carter (D-Detroit) is urging Michiganders to remember the false promises that were offered to…
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New Biden rules deliver automatic cash refunds for canceled flights, ban surprise fees
Under the new rules, passengers will no longer have to navigate customer service systems to receive refunds for canceled flights or fall prey to low advertised base fees without full disclosure of extra costs.
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Whitmer lines up federal funds to train 5,000 Michigan infrastructure workers
A new directive signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calls for spending federal funds on a new workforce development program.
