State Politics
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Remember Betsy? Michigan education leaders blast Trump for ‘abandoning’ public schools
Michigan lawmakers and teachers are rallying behind President Joe Biden—and reflecting on a rough period for public schools after Trump put Betsy DeVos in charge.
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Michigan Dems announce bills banning PFAS in household products
Two Michigan lawmakers announced legislative plans to eliminate the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in household products like clothes and cleaning products.
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Whitmer expands clean water plan while enviros call for more clean energy investments
Under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration, state officials are investing an additional $290 million into wastewater infrastructure throughout the state.
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Local election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears. One group is trying to help.
A recent gathering in Traverse City was part of a national effort to train local election workers on how they can respond to threats and work with law enforcement to counter them.
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Michigan lawmakers look to break (another) state funding record for public schools
Democratic lawmakers are hashing out plans to bring state funding for Michigan’s public schools to another new, all-time high—and ensure teachers are paid fairly.
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Michigan Dems win special elections to regain full control of state government
Democrats won back a majority in the Michigan House and restored their party’s full control of state government with victories in two special elections.
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Former Michigan House leader and wife charged with financial crimes for misuse of political funds
State prosecutors charged former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield (and his wife) with several financial crimes on Tuesday.
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Dems seek to seize control of deadlocked Michigan House in special elections
Democratic lawmakers are hoping to win back a majority in the deadlocked Michigan House and regain control of the state government.
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State Board of Education seeks greater transparency of Michigan’s charter schools
The state Board of Education is requesting that lawmakers pass legislation to increase transparency about finances in Michigan’s charter schools.
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‘You are not safe’: Elizabeth Warren warns Michigan women ahead of presidential election
During a visit to Michigan, US Sen. Elizabeth Warren offered a stark warning to Michigan voters ahead of the presidential election:
