State Leaders
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Opinion: Moving Michigan forward means holding the drivers accountable
Executive Director of Common Cause Michigan Quentin Turner calls on state lawmakers to pass legislation that blocks legislators from lobbying for one year after leaving office.
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Lawmakers finalize bipartisan deal on tipped wage and sick time hours ahead of deadline
The Michigan Legislature negotiated late into the night on Thursday as members sought to finalize a deal on a pair of policies trimming back changes to the state’s minimum wage and paid sick time policies set to take effect the following day.
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Report: 6 ways Michigan families will pay the price for Trump’s ‘unlawful’ funding freeze
The Trump administration’s decision to freeze a wide array of federal funding is poised to bring about significant economic consequences for Michigan families
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Whitmer fields thousands of complaints from Michiganders over Trump’s tariff plans
Thousands of Michiganders are voicing their concerns to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over the impact of President Donald Trump’s plan to enact new tariffs.
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Anti-Line 5 coalition raises alarms as tunnel project is placed on emergency permitting list
Opponents of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline are warning that a January 20 executive order could fast track the permitting process for the pipeline’s controversial tunnel project.
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Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice announces she is stepping down
The chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court announced Wednesday that she is stepping down from the court by the end of April.
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Despite below freezing temps, protesters rally against Trump, urge Dems to take action
Hundreds of protesters braved subzero windchills Monday to attend a President’s Day protest at the Michigan Capitol on Monday.
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7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
Michigan’s cannabis scene is booming, with the industry making headlines every week.
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7 things to know: What would Michigan’s new weed tax mean for you and your stash?
A new wholesale tax on marijuana could help fix the damn roads. But it could also raise prices for consumers and shake things up for businesses, industry leaders warn.
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Michigan Senate passes compromise legislation on tipped wages
As sweeping changes to Michigan’s minimum wage and earned sick time standards, which pose concerns in the restaurant industry, are set to take effect next week, the state Senate found a compromise on Thursday to preserve tipped wages.
