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VP Kamala Harris says Trump and Project 2025 threaten Michiganders’ rights
Vice President Kamala Harris is urging Michiganders to defend their reproductive rights at the polls in November by voting for Democrats.
Reproductive rights groups stand behind Kyra Harris Bolden for Michigan Supreme Court
Abortion rights groups say voters can trust Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden to keep protecting their legal right to access to reproductive health care.
Lawsuit seeks to overturn Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy for minors
A lawsuit was filed Friday in federal court seeking to overturn Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy for minors.
7 things to know about Tom Barrett and his latest bid for Congress
Former Republican state lawmaker Tom Barrett has opposed abortion rights, supported tax increases, and tried to block new manufacturing investments in his own community.
Michigan voters unlikely to see any statewide proposals on ballot in November
Monday was the deadline for constitutional amendments to make the November general election ballot, and none of the eight separate efforts made it across the finish line.
US Reps. Dingell and Stevens endorse Michigan Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet for Congress
US Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor) and Haley Stevens (D-Birmingham) have endorsed Michigan State Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet’s (D-Bay City) bid to represent Michigan’s 8th Congressional District.
More Michigan families are able to feed their kids this summer, thanks to 3 new programs
Families now have more options for saving money on groceries during the summer months—including free meals for Michigan kids 18 and under.
Elissa Slotkin fought for Michigan workers in Congress. Now they have her back in Senate run
Dozens of labor unions that represent thousands of Michigan workers are throwing their support behind Democratic Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin’s campaign for US Senate.
Kids are more successful when they have a library—here’s how former teachers plan to bring more to Michigan
Local librarians rejoice as Michigan Democrats make a plan to put libraries in more public schools.
‘Melody’s Law’ criminalizing necrophilia in Michigan signed into law
The Legislature unanimously decided a loophole in Michigan criminal law needed to be closed and now it’s been signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Michigan lawmakers look to quash non-consensual ‘deepfake’ pornography
Michigan lawmakers are attempting to tackle problems with “deepfake” pornography.
Republican Senate candidates face backlash over anti-abortion records in Michigan
Reproductive freedom is enshrined in Michigan’s state Constitution—but all of the state’s Republican Senate candidates have a history of attacking those rights.
Senate symbolically lets the sunshine in as FOIA reform bills advance to the House
During a lengthy Wednesday session, members of the Michigan Senate voted to advance an effort to expand the state’s Freedom of Information Act.
As Michigan’s clean energy industry expands, the state is helping workers with the transition
A new state office is looking at efforts to help workers bridge the gap between jobs working with fossil fuels, to those working with renewables.
Judge blocks Michigan’s abortion waiting period—Democratic lawmakers rejoice
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel released statements on the reproductive law case, Northland v. Nessel.
Judge blocks Michigan’s abortion waiting period, 2 years after voters approved abortion rights
A judge on Tuesday blocked Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period for abortions, saying it conflicts with a 2022 voter-approved amendment to the state constitution that guarantees abortion rights.
What we know about Republican state Rep. Neil Friske and his alleged crimes
Right-wing state Rep. Neil Friske (R-Charlevoix) is facing a sexual assault investigation after he was reportedly arrested just before 3 a.m. last Thursday in Lansing.
Michigan Senate passes bill to ban ‘gay panic’ defense
A bill that would bar the “gay panic” and “trans panic” defenses from being used in court was passed Thursday by the state Senate.
Michigan renters could soon fix up their apartments on their landlords’ dime
Legislation introduced this month spells out clear requirements for Michigan landlords to provide safe housing and make timely repairs for renters.
A therapist and a scientist talk about how gender-affirming care impacts LGBTQ+ youth in Michigan
Republicans want to restrict access to gender-affirming care for LGBTQ+ youth in Michigan. Here’s what they have wrong—and how you can help make Michigan a safe place for everyone.
Republican lawmaker arrested in Lansing for felony-level offense
Michigan Rep. Neil Friske (R-Charlevoix) was arrested in the early morning hours Thursday in Lansing for a felony-level offense.
State officials remind Michiganders that free gun locks are available
Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services, along with the Michigan State Police, are reminding Michiganders that free gun locks are available at MDHHS county offices and some local health departments.
Opinion – Reflecting on abortion rights in Michigan two years after the fall of Roe v. Wade
In this op-ed, Amanda Mazur reflects on the state of abortion rights and accessibility in Michigan two years after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
12 things Michiganders should know about EVs
It’s easy to get short-circuited by misinformation—and outright lies—about electric vehicles. These are the facts about EVs.
That one time in Michigan: When we became ‘Michiganders’
We’re diving into a quick history of “Michigander” and “Michiganian” and trying to get to the bottom of which one is right.
Michigan’s ‘Rural Readiness’ program expands efforts to focus on small-town development
Job opportunities in small towns across Michigan are set to multiply this year amid efforts to connect rural communities with more federal resources.
Conservation advocates push for renewable energy to help preserve Michigan wetlands
Renewable energy policies and funding can help Michigan preserve wetlands and reduce flooding, according to speakers at Audubon’s Great Lakes Advocacy Day.
Pride is more than just a party for rural Michiganders—it’s about community
As Michigan’s government continues to pass laws protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ people, rural residents are finding ways to build more inclusive communities.
‘Everything to lose’: Michigan leaders warn about Trump’s threats to LGBTQ rights
State leaders gathered in downtown Lansing this week to offer a firm warning to Michiganders ahead of the upcoming presidential election.