State Legislature
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Whitmer wants a $2B boost for health and human services next year. Where would it go?
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed funding for the state Department of Health and Human Services—including for new behavioral health clinics.
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Michigan Republican spews deadly white supremacist conspiracy theory on Twitter
State Rep. Josh Schriver (R-Oxford) is facing criticism—and calls to resign—after he amplified a racist conspiracy theory that has been used to justify murder.
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7 ways Whitmer’s new budget plan invests in Michigan kids and schools
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s latest state budget recommendations are all about lowering costs—and ensuring more children are prepared to ‘make it’ in Michigan.
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Lawmakers seek to boost Michigan film production by reviving tax credits
State lawmakers are exploring plans to revive tax incentives for film and digital media produced in the state of Michigan.
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Whitmer: Free preschool gives kids ‘shot at a great life’
Whitmer announced plans to fund free preschool for all 4-year-olds about a year ago, but bumped up the timeline during this year’s State of the State address.
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Whitmer to prioritize mental health care in budget proposal
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to call for boosts in funding for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in her proposal for the next state budget.
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Another ‘big package’ of gun safety bills is coming to Michigan. Here’s what we know.
Democrats in the state Legislature are working on more legislation this year to help curb gun violence across Michigan—including a crackdown on ‘ghost guns.’
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Opinion: Every child should be able to read
Senate Bill 567 would also require that teachers are trained to use the screeners and that they implement interventions to teach students with dyslexia to read.
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9 ways Michigan Republicans are trying to rip away LGBTQ rights
Republican state lawmakers don’t control the legislative agenda in Lansing—but they’re still trying to go after LGBTQ rights.
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AUDIO: Michigan Republicans want to ban gender-affirming care for everyone
Republican lawmakers want to enact discriminatory laws to strip away life-saving health care for transgender and non-binary people.
