State Law
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Enviros cheer Michigan Supreme Court upholding tighter rules for factory farms
The Michigan Supreme Court upheld the state’s ability to announce stricter permit conditions for factory farms than outlined in the department’s formal rules.
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Michigan Dems pitch ‘Freedom to Plan’ bills to lower cost of birth control
Two new bills are designed to break down financial barriers to over-the-counter birth control and help lower costs for families in Michigan.
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Minimum wage and tipped workers to get a raise after Michigan Supreme Court decision
In a 4-3 decision, the Michigan Supreme Court overruled the state Legislature on Wednesday to reinstate major changes to the state’s minimum wage and paid sick leave laws.
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Whitmer signs new law to boost wages for clean energy workers
Legislation signed into law last week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will help ensure Michigan workers are paid fairly as the state transitions to cleaner, renewable energy.
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Michigan’s top court gives big victory to people trying to recoup cash from foreclosures
Hundreds of millions of dollars could potentially be returned to people who lost properties over unpaid taxes and foreclosures.
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6 ways Michigan’s new state budget invests in rural communities
An $82.5 billion budget bill signed this week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is heavily focused on investing in smaller, rural communities across Michigan.
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Misconduct charge plagues Matt DePerno as he runs for Michigan Supreme Court
Professional misconduct charges could prevent a Republican candidate from serving on the Michigan Supreme Court.
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As acting governor, AG Nessel signs bill intending to protect homeowners into law
A bill intended to give homeowners more legal protections when working with real estate brokers became law Thursday after Attorney General Dana Nessel signed the legislation as acting governor.
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Whitmer signs bills ending gay panic defense, driver responsibility fee
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Michigan’s $23.4B education budget into law this week, as well as 39 other bills—including one to ban the “gay panic” legal defense.
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Andrew Fink, who questioned 2020 election results, running for Michigan Supreme Court
Republican state Rep. Andrew Fink is an election denier who has opposed laws to make it easier for Michiganders to vote. This year, he wants a seat on the highest court in the state.
