State Politics
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Lawsuit temporarily halts ballot retabulation in disputed Michigan House race
The re-tabulation of votes continued Wednesday in Calhoun County after a lawsuit briefly delayed the process that will determine the winner of a key state House seat.
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Free birth control and contraceptives now available at 300+ locations in Michigan
A new state-funded program is providing access to free contraception and birth control for Michigan families—regardless of whether it’s covered by insurance.
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Michigan Senate passes bills to crack down on child labor violations
Three bills approved last week in the state Senate aim to prioritize the safety of Michigan’s younger workforce through key legislative reforms to the state’s child labor laws—namely by increasing the penalties for businesses caught illegally employing minors.
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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says next year will be his last in office; mum on his plans afterward
Mike Duggan says the coming year will be his last as Detroit mayor, amid growing speculation he’s among the Democrats likely to launch a gubernatorial campaign to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Palisades nuclear plant along Lake Michigan plans for a 2025 comeback, a 1st in the US
Employees are in training to work at the Palisades nuclear reactor in Southwest Michigan by the time it reopens in October 2025.
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Whitmer talks path forward with a Trump presidency and GOP-held Michigan House
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she is focusing on areas where she can find shared priorities with the incoming Trump administration.
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Reports break down the benefits of paid family and medical leave programs
With the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) releasing two reports outlining the potential benefits of a state paid leave program, members of the MI Paid Leave for All Coalition are continuing to press lawmakers to move forward with bills establishing family and medical leave programs.
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Here’s what we know about how Michiganders voted in this year’s election
Republicans have dismantled Democratic control of the state Legislature—but appear to have lost other key races as Michigan’s presidential election results continue to be tallied.
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Michiganders on the verge of setting another record for voter turnout
Early, in-person voting and mail-in absentee ballots are making it easier than ever for Michiganders to participate in this year’s election, said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
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On the eve of Election Day, Walz calls on Michigan voters to bring home a Harris presidency
With the clock ticking down to Election Day, Michigan Democrats readied themselves for one last push as they awaited Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in Hart plaza along Detroit’s riverfront Monday night.
