State Politics
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Michigan Senate committee considers bills to cap payday loan rates
Testimony was heard Wednesday on proposed legislation to cap the rates that payday lenders in Michigan can charge and prevent “a debt trap by design.”
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Michigan redistricting commission finalizes revised state House voting map
Michigan’s redistricting commission has finalized a revised map for seven state House districts, which have now been submitted for court review.
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Nessel supports nixing Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period on abortion
Reproductive rights groups joined together for a lawsuit looking to throw out Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period for receiving an abortion.
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Michigan Democrats introduce federal bill to protect IVF after Alabama ruling
Four Democratic US representatives from Michigan are fighting to protect nationwide access to in-vitro fertilization treatment.
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Whitmer defends Michigan autoworkers after Trump goes on anti-union tirade
Ex-President Donald Trump lashed out against the United Auto Workers union during a radio interview in Detroit this week.
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Opinion: Continuing a legacy: The fight for reproductive freedom
Because let us be clear: Our movements and our work are about far more than abortion access. Reproductive freedom is about securing access to high-quality education for all Michiganders. It is about ensuring that everyone can access reliable birth control, regardless of their income or insurance status.
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Another far-right leader takes control of the Michigan Republican Party
The new chairperson of the Michigan Republican Party has a lengthy record of opposing access to reproductive health care and LGBTQ rights.
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Trump and Biden won Michigan. But ‘uncommitted’ votes demanded attention.
President Joe Biden and ex-President Donald Trump won the Michigan primaries on Tuesday, further solidifying the all-but-certain rematch between the two men.
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Whitmer vows to protect IVF access for out-of-state residents after Alabama ruling
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is promising to protect access to reproductive health care in Michigan amid ongoing efforts to ban in-vitro fertilization.
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AUDIO: Mike Rogers goes full-blown white nationalist on conservative radio show
Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers claims that ‘foreigners’ and ‘people that don’t speak English’ are a ‘recipe for criminal activity.’
