Dozens of people marched to Flint City Hall on Thursday to demand “justice and accountability” as the Flint water crisis turns 10 years old.
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Slotkin urges Michiganders to compare prices before buying prescription drugs
A law sponsored by Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin is helping patients compare prices for prescription drugs at different pharmacies—saving some thousands of dollars.
‘Melody’s Law’ would explicitly criminalize necrophilia in Michigan
There is no law on the books in Michigan that expressly criminalizes engaging in sexual conduct with a dead person.
SEIU workers ahead of NFL Draft: We are ‘the backbone of Detroit’
Ahead of the NFL draft, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1 union workers in are highlighting their importance to the Motor City’s success in attracting huge events.
Investigator says Trump, allies were uncharged co-conspirators in plot to overturn Michigan election
A state investigator said he considers ex-President Donald Trump to be an uncharged co-conspirators in a scheme to overturn the presidential election in Michigan.
Michigan Dems introduce ‘Child Care for All’ legislation to lower costs for families
A package of bills introduced by Michigan lawmakers aims to make child care more affordable, as well as provide more support for childcare professionals.
Families of mass shooting victims and survivors call for education on new safe storage laws
Parents of victims and survivors of recent school shootings are calling on Michigan lawmakers to educate residents on safe storage for weapons.
Biden makes 4 million more workers eligible for overtime pay
The US Department of Labor says updated regulations will increase income thresholds to ensure lower-income salaried employees are fairly compensated when they work more than 40 hours per week.
Biden administration bans noncompete clauses for workers
The new rule bans new noncompete agreements for the vast majority of American workers and requires employers to let current and past employees know they won’t enforce them going forward. Companies will also be required to throw out existing noncompete agreements.
Remember Betsy? Michigan education leaders blast Trump for ‘abandoning’ public schools
Michigan lawmakers and teachers are rallying behind President Joe Biden—and reflecting on a rough period for public schools after Trump put Betsy DeVos in charge.