Politics
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VIDEO: Michiganders Don’t Want to Live in a ‘Loser State’
@gandernewsroom Dr. Glenn Cerny, president of Schoolcraft College, said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s budget plan is a “godsend” for southeast Michigan—namely because it would fund the first two years of community college for every Michigander. And if lawmakers approve the plan as it was proposed by Whitmer, it could save students an average of about $4,000…
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Few mothers have served in the Michigan Legislature while raising children
At least 27 men currently serving in the Michigan Legislature are fathers of school-aged children. But there’s a big “mom gap.”
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Republicans ousted from Delta County board after firing county administrator
Voters in Delta County went to the polls and recalled three of five county commissioners.
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Biden administration finalizes nursing home, Medicaid reforms to improve care
The rules issued last month establish national minimum staffing requirements for federally-funded nursing homes, enact national appointment wait time standards for Medicaid and CHIP enrollees, and more.
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Former Michigan clerk charged after alleged unauthorized access to voter data
Michigan’s attorney general announced charges against a former Michigan clerk who supported attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
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Voters recall far-right Ottawa Impact member from West Michigan county commission
A crack in the Ottawa Impact facade became a hole in the dike Tuesday, as a prominent member of the right-wing evangelical coalition was defeated at the polls.
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VIDEO: Attacks on reproductive rights make Michigan women ‘feel invisible’
@gandernewsroom Stephanie Jones felt “invisible” and “less than” when the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the nationwide, constitutional right to access abortion care. Jones, the executive director of the Michigan Fertility Alliance, shared her story and underscored the urgency of protecting abortion rights during a recent press conference in Flint. #repro #reproductiverights…
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6 things to know: Stabenow unveils plan for ‘Rural Prosperity’ in new Farm Bill framework
A massive package of federal legislation making its way through Congress aims to put the US Farm Bill on the fast track to being signed before the end of the year.
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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.
