State Leaders
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Michigan marks lowest unemployment rate in past 20 years
Michigan’s labor market is continuing to show improvement, according to a new report from the Michigan Center for Data and Analysis,
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Push to map Great Lakes bottom gains momentum amid promises effort will help fishing and shipping
The Great Lakes Observing System is leading a campaign to map every meter of the Great Lakes’ bottom.
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Michigan Medicine SEIU workers authorize one-day strike
Nearly 2,700 health care workers at Michigan Medicine voted over the last two weeks to authorize the issuance of notice for a one-day strike.
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Michigan House OKs legislation getting tougher on campaign finance violations
The Democratic-controlled Michigan House voted to advance part of an ethics and transparency package, allowing the secretary of state to take action against alleged campaign finance violations.
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New Flint battery manufacturer to spur more clean energy jobs in Mid-Michigan
Federal investments from the Biden-Harris administration are enticing big-name manufacturers to bring more jobs into Michigan—and local officials expect the momentum to continue in Genesee County.
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Walz visits the Big House while helping launch ‘Athletes for Harris’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president, marked the launch of “Athletes for Harris” with a visit to the University of Michigan.
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5 things to know about incumbent Michigan Supreme Court candidate Kyra Harris Bolden
Michiganders will decide in November who gets to serve on the most powerful court in the state. And Kyra Harris Bolden thinks she has the experience needed to stay on the bench.
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Michigan House Dems finalize 3% teacher retirement tax cut
Legislation to permanently end a 3% tax many public school teachers pay into a health care fund for their retirement is on its way to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for her signature.
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Democratic-backed Michigan Supreme Court candidates field questions at voter forum
Three of the four candidates running for the state Supreme Court joined a recent panel discussion to outline their vision for justice in Michigan.
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Michigan lawmakers talk ‘sextortion’ legislation to address a growing threat against kids
New state legislation creates specific criminal penalties for sexual extortion, where none exist in Michigan.
