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‘They fought for us, so we fight for them’: Michigan Dems rally to support veterans
Saturday is Veterans Day—but Democratic lawmakers have been working to support Michigan veterans all year long.
House OKs financial disclosure bills required by law with bipartisan support—and opposition
After several delays and a host of amendments, the Democratic-led Michigan House on early Thursday morning passed financial disclosure legislation for elected officials that they’re required to have on the governor’s desk by the end of the year as part of a state constitutional amendment voters approved in 2022.
Republicans want to overturn the votes of 2.5 million Michiganders who backed abortion rights
Three Republican state lawmakers and anti-abortion groups filed a federal lawsuit that seeks to peel back the constitutional right to reproductive freedom in Michigan, which was approved by about 2.5 million voters last year.
Dems pass Reproductive Health Act to return ‘power of personal choice’ to Michiganders
Democratic state lawmakers voted this week to finalize a series of bills that—if signed into law—will dissolve several long-standing legal barriers to reproductive care in Michigan. MICHIGAN—Legislation that’s set to be signed into law this month by Gov. Gretchen...
Effort to remove Michigan GOP chair builds momentum as infighting and debt plague party
Former staunch allies of Michigan GOP Chairwoman Kristina Karamo, who assumed the role following an unsuccessful secretary of state campaign, are now uniting to remove her as the party remains mired in infighting and hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt.
Wins in mayoral races will temporarily disrupt Michigan Democrats’ full control of state government
Michigan Democrats who have controlled the governor’s office and slim majorities in both chambers of the Legislature will at least temporarily lose their full control after two state representatives won mayoral races Tuesday, which will soon put the state House in a deadlock.
Explainer: Michigan’s minimum wage is going up next year. But will it ever actually hit $15?
Michiganders earning the minimum wage will see a small raise next year, but a lawsuit pending in the Michigan Supreme Court could let voters push the rate even higher.
That one time in Michigan: When the Edmund Fitzgerald sank
The truth behind what happened to the SS Edmund Fitzgerald remains one of the biggest mysteries in Great Lakes lore, with many studies and theories trying to piece it together. But there are certain things we do know. Here’s the story of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.
We asked, you answered: Here are 38 of the best locally-owned bookstores in Michigan
‘Gander readers weighed in with their favorite locally-owned bookstores from around the Great Lakes State.
Whitmer signs new laws to protect victims in court—and stiffen penalties for some crimes
Bipartisan legislation signed into law this week aims to support victims of crime by boosting access to support services, adding new privacy protections in the courtroom, and ramping up the criminal penalties for certain crimes.
Careers in construction can offer women a path to economic freedom
“We’ve seen young women go from homeless to homeowner, or pay off their student loan debt in just a few years. We’ve seen mothers be able to build better lives for their children and women save up for a vacation of their dreams with their loved ones,” Tori Menold, co-founder of Women in Skilled Trades (WIST), writes in an op-ed.
11 Michigan cities where young adults are thriving
Gen Z is leading a significant change for post-pandemic urban renewal in Michigan. As the country shifts into a post-COVID world, there’s plenty of reason to watch the housing trends of Gen Z. Here’s Michigan’s Gen Z hotspots to watch.
Michigan Dems advance bills to protect survivors of domestic abuse
The Michigan House voted to advance a series of bills that would keep guns out of the hands of violent abusers. Advocates say they’ll help protect survivors—and stop domestic violence before it has a chance to turn deadly.
Anti-Abortion Republican leans on billionaire family name to boost Senate campaign
The Republican field for an open US Senate seat in Michigan is starting to get crowded with anti-abortion candidates and billionaires. Will voters buy what they’re trying to sell?
Bud on a budget: 5 ways to get great weed deals in Michigan
Here’s your guide to budget-friendly blazing on your cannabis adventures.
UAW members vote to approve new contract at first Ford plant to strike
Autoworkers at the first Ford factory to go on strike have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a tentative contract agreement reached with the company.
10 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Cannabis is a pretty big deal in Michigan—and there’s never a shortage of newsworthy headlines from the industry as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital. Here are 10 things you need to know.
Fight for abortion access continues in Michigan after a single lawmaker blocks reforms
A coalition of advocates for abortion access are blaming one Democratic state lawmaker for derailing legislation that is designed to expand access to reproductive care in Michigan.
Investigation finds threat assessment should have been done before Oxford High shooting
Officials with Michigan’s Oxford High School should have conducted a threat assessment into Ethan Crumbley’s behavior prior to a shooting that left four students dead and others wounded, an independent investigation concluded.
Amid reported increase in bias-related incidents, Nessel highlights role of AG Hate Crimes Unit
Following reported increases in hate crimes by both the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) amid violence in Israel and Gaza, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel encouraged the public, as well as other law enforcement agencies, to contact her office’s Hate Crimes Unit if they are a victim of, or have knowledge about, a hate-motivated crime.
Autoworkers are the latest to spotlight the power of US labor. What is the state of unions today?
US labor unions are once again flexing their muscles in the national spotlight.
VIDEO: Small Michigan town scores big improvements to local park with federal funds
The state Department of Natural Resources awarded $1 million in federal funds from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan to help renovate Blossom Time Park in Ionia County. Local leaders said the cash will make a big difference—especially in rural communities like Pewamo.
Anti-public school billionaire Betsy Devos bankrolls Mike Rogers’ Senate campaign
Michigan billionaire Betsy DeVos and her family have reportedly maxed out their political contributions on Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers.
That one time in Michigan: When we invented Devil’s Night
Did you know Devil’s Night is a Michigan thing? While kids in other states cause mischief on the night before Halloween, 1930s Detroit is where the “holiday” as we know it began. Let’s talk about it.
General Motors reaches tentative agreement with UAW, potentially ending 6-week strike
General Motors and the United Auto Workers union have reached a tentative contract agreement that could end a six-week-old strike against Detroit automakers, a person briefed on the deal said Monday.
Some striking UAW members carry family legacies, Black middle-class future along with picket signs
As Britney Johnson paced the picket line outside Ford’s Wayne Assembly plant, she wasn’t just carrying a sign demanding higher pay and other changes. She also carried a legacy of car factory jobs and union wages that allowed generations of her family to enjoy middle-class lifestyles and that for years had been unattainable for many Black Americans.
22 places in Michigan that feel like a portal to another world
From cliffsides and lakes to bridges and gardens, we’ve got all the natural and human-made Michigan creations that feel like another universe.
Man accused of drunken driving can sue Michigan police officer who misread a breath test
A man from Japan wrongly accused of drunken driving can sue a Michigan police officer who grossly misread a breath test and conceded during the stop that she had “no idea” what she was doing.
That one time in Michigan: When the Dogman became real
The tale of how a radio DJ created an urban legend as a prank, only for Michiganders all across the state to later claim they saw the creature he’d made up.