State Leaders
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Judge closes Flint water case against Snyder
A judge dismissed charges against former Gov. Rick Snyder in the Flint water scandal and ordered that police records and his booking photo be destroyed.
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500+ Michigan families benefit from new state support before holidays
A state-funded financial assistance program has delivered resources to more than 500 Michigan families over the last two months, according to state officials.
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Nessel hopes child abuse case will spark changes in law
More than 30 criminal charges were filed against two Clinton County couples for adopting children from previously abusive homes for financial gain.
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Whitmer administration uses federal funds to boost local nonprofits across Michigan
Millions of dollars provided to Michigan through the American Rescue Plan Act will help support hundreds of nonprofit organizations across the state.
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Whitmer names acting director of new education department
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new education department launched Friday with the goal of equipping every child in the state to “make it in Michigan.”
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Michigan sends out $4M to help local communities fix their own damn roads
Grant funding awarded through Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration will help Michigan cities and road commissions rebuild local roads in a dozen communities.
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New clean energy laws to cut utility bills for Michiganders
Clean energy standards signed into law are poised to accelerate Michigan’s transition to cleaner—and much more affordable—energy for all Michigan families.
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New Michigan law refocuses classrooms on student growth—not the highest test scores
A new state law will cut ‘red tape’ in public schools and ensure teachers spend more time teaching their students instead of teaching to the test.
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Michigan to join effort to regulate deepfake political ads
Michigan is joining an effort to curb deceptive uses of artificial intelligence and manipulated media through state-level policies ahead of the 2024 elections.
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Farmers call for federal ‘safety net’ after toxic sludge sinks Michigan cattle farm
Farmers want more testing for PFAS on agricultural land, as well as federal resources to ensure their livelihoods are protected.
