State Legislature
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Michigan leaders say Mike Rogers represents ‘everything people hate’ about politics
State lawmakers, union leaders, and advocates for campaign finance reform are warning Michigan voters to steer clear of Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers this year.
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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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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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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.
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5 big takeaways from Michigan’s new education budget that every parent should know
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a $23 billion education budget that features record investments for Michigan’s public schools, students, and teachers.
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Meet the Michigan Republicans supporting Curtis Hertel for Congress
A group of elected officials and community leaders are crossing party lines to throw their support behind former state Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr. and his bid for the US House.
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Lawsuit seeks to overturn Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy for minors
A lawsuit was filed Friday in federal court seeking to overturn Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy for minors.
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7 things to know about Tom Barrett and his latest bid for Congress
Former Republican state lawmaker Tom Barrett has opposed abortion rights, supported tax increases, and tried to block new manufacturing investments in his own community.
