State Leaders
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Fresh food, stronger farms: Michigan invests millions to support local agriculture
A new ‘Farm-to-Family’ grant program aims to connect Michigan farmers with more consumers, boost local economies, and build a stronger food system.
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Whitmer’s new budget plan to include ‘record high’ school funding
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to propose “record high” per-pupil funding in her upcoming budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, her office told the Michigan Advance.
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Michiganders’ reproductive health care in jeopardy as Trump reshapes federal policy
As Trump returns to power, Michigan’s largest abortion provider is bracing for new federal policies that could reshape reproductive health care across the state.
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Michigan Sen. Gary Peters will not run for reelection, opening a key Senate seat
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, who led the Democrats’ Senate campaign efforts the past two election cycles, has announced he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating a highly contested battleground seat expected to be coveted by both major political parties.
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Fix it yourself: New bills would enable Michigan renters to repair homes on landlords’ dime
State Sen. Sarah Anthony’s Tenant Empowerment Package is back on the table in Lansing—with new tools to protect Michigan renters and hold their landlords accountable.
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‘We’ve got to move forward’ — Michigan electric vehicle industry responds to Trump’s policy changes
While President Donald Trump took aim at the electric vehicle industry this week, there is still optimism about the industry’s future in Michigan, a state retooling from America’s most recognizable auto hub to its number one destination for electric vehicle investment.
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Michigan Dems renew push to cap rising drug prices with new oversight board
Millions of Michiganders who are struggling to afford their prescription medications may soon find some relief through recently introduced state legislation that’s aimed at capping the prices of some of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the state of Michigan.
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Minimum wage and sick leave bills clear Michigan House with bipartisan support after heated debate
With less than a month remaining until new minimum wage and paid sick leave laws are set to take effect, the GOP-led Michigan House continued to fast track two bills that would roll back some of the changes.
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Expert says LGBTQ+ suicide prevention should take a broader approach
Providing resources to assist LGBTQ+ youth before they reach a crisis point was the key message made during a presentation Thursday that kicked off a three-day conference on suicide awareness and prevention.
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Michigan Senate Dems pursue legal action against House Republicans over blocked bills
Senate Democrats authorized legal action against House Republicans for withholding nine bills passed last session— accusing them of violating Michigan’s Constitution by delaying the legislation from reaching the governor’s desk.
