Stories tagged: "Michigan Legislature"

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Politics ‘Shameful’ Efforts to Impeach Gov. Whitmer Won’t Go to a Vote, Says House Speaker

Despite Republican opposition to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's COVID policies, her handling of the pandemic remains broadly popular.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel November 20, 2020 9:17 am EST
Politics Black Lives Matter activists in Port Huron, Michigan.
Politics Keep Going Michigan: You Voted. What Now?

Today's voters can be tomorrow's leaders, explain Michigan activists. All it takes is turning political activation into political action.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel November 17, 2020 3:57 pm EST
Politics Aiyash helps campaign for other Democratic legislative candidates ahead of the 2020 election.
Politics Keep Going Michigan: How to Reach Your Representative During a Global Health Emergency

Representative-elect Abraham Aiyash explains the kind of innovation that keeps legislators and constituents connected when face-to-face events aren't safe.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel November 16, 2020 3:16 pm EST
Elections Michigan progressives won re-election this year. Kyra Harris Bolden (top-left), Abraham Aiyash (top-right), Angela Witwer (bottom-left), Laurie Pohutsky (bottom-right) and Rashida Tlaib (center). Photos from their respective offices and the Associated Press.
Elections Republicans Keep Legislative Control as Progressives Keep Influence in Michigan

Here's why progressive legislators will still be heard, even from the minority, as the balance of the Michigan Legislature remains unchanged following the Nov. 3 election.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel November 9, 2020 1:46 pm EST
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Politics What Retaking the Michigan House Means for Democrats

Republicans have held total control over the Michigan legislature for ten years. But Democrats are only a few wins away from changing that.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel October 28, 2020 4:18 pm EDT

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Image via Shutterstock Safety With Domestic Violence on the Rise, Michigan Faces Yet Another Public Health Crisis
Coronavirus A Michigan Republican Compared Swimming Pool Drownings with COVID-19. She Couldn’t Be More Off Base.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants classrooms reopened by March 1, but COVID vaccinations could make all the difference for school staff and students. Education Michigan Will Ease Student Assessments and That’s Exactly What Kids Need, Educators Say
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Coronavirus In this May 7, 2020, file photo, a pedestrian passes The Framing Gallery, closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, in Grosse Pointe, Mich. Michigan lawmakers increasingly frustrated over delayed unemployment benefits for people out of work due to the pandemic are urging Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to reopen offices so the jobless can get in-person assistance. Legislators from both parties say the dozen offices, closed due to COVID-19, should open their doors again, by appointment only — similarly to what secretary of state branches offer. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Coronavirus Lawmakers Urge Michigan to Reopen Unemployment Offices. Dems Want to Go Even Further.

Here's how Michigan's progressive leaders plan to fix the state's "broken system."

Associated Press Associated Press June 22, 2020 11:58 am EDT
Politics Whitmer's power in crises might be cut.
Politics How Republicans Are Exploiting Coronavirus for an Executive Power Grab in Michigan

It’s a tactic being championed by President Donald Trump.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel May 28, 2020 1:27 pm EDT