State Politics
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New clean energy laws to cut utility bills for Michiganders
Clean energy standards signed into law are poised to accelerate Michigan’s transition to cleaner—and much more affordable—energy for all Michigan families.
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New Michigan law refocuses classrooms on student growth—not the highest test scores
A new state law will cut ‘red tape’ in public schools and ensure teachers spend more time teaching their students instead of teaching to the test.
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Michigan to join effort to regulate deepfake political ads
Michigan is joining an effort to curb deceptive uses of artificial intelligence and manipulated media through state-level policies ahead of the 2024 elections.
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12 candidates run for two empty House seats in Michigan
Six candidates apiece have filed for the two open seats in the state House of Representatives, with the special elections set for next year.
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Farmers call for federal ‘safety net’ after toxic sludge sinks Michigan cattle farm
Farmers want more testing for PFAS on agricultural land, as well as federal resources to ensure their livelihoods are protected.
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Two years in, here’s what Biden’s infrastructure law has done for Michigan
In Michigan, $9.4 billion in funding has been announced, with over 350 specific infrastructure projects identified for funding. Approximately $6.5 billion will go to transit upgrades, and almost $500 million for clean water and water infrastructure.
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Trump wants to use internment camps and calls opponents ‘vermin,’ evoking Hitler and Mussolini
Trump’s plans and rhetoric suggest a second term would represent one of the darkest chapters of American life—one that looks increasingly likely as polls show Trump in a toss-up race with President Joe Biden.
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Moms for Liberty’s far-right agenda rejected by voters
The “extremist” group Moms for Liberty backed more than 130 candidates during this election cycle, but an overwhelming majority lost their races as parents pushed back on the organization’s far-right agenda for public education.
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Biden celebrates abortion rights wins in elections, calls for restoration of Roe
These wins indicate that reproductive rights remain a potent issue for voters heading into the 2024 presidential election.
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Biden invests $5 billion to support rural communities, including in Michigan
Nearly $4 million will be used to upgrade the internet service of 56 people in Chippewa County. The Tribe of Chippewa Indians will also participate in the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program in order to get improved internet access as well.
