Stories tagged: "State Senate"

Government Helps/Hurts Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, center, delivers her State of the State address to a joint session of the House and Senate as Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, D-Grand Rapids, left, and House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit, listen, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Government Helps/Hurts State of the State: 7 Ways State Government Can (and Will) Help Michiganders in 2023

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday addressed the Michigan House and Senate to announce plans and policies designed to bolster resources for public schools and children, provide tax relief for parents and families, expand civil rights protections in Michigan, and much (much) more. 

Hope O'Dell Hope O'Dell January 26, 2023 5:00 pm EST
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Elections At Home in Muskegon: State Rep. Terry Sabo Marches for Michigan Labor in Run to Senate

This West Michigan town could help decide whether Michigan reclaims its status as a "union state."

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans October 7, 2022 5:48 pm EDT
Elections Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow speaking with The 'Gander last week.
Elections Exclusive: Sen. Mallory McMorrow on How to End the Cycle of ‘Everybody Loses’

Last week, Sen. McMorrow sat down with The 'Gander's Managing Editor, Lisa Hayes, and Senior Accountability Reporter, Keya Vakil, to discuss how it's been going.

Lisa Hayes Lisa Hayes Keya Vakil Keya Vakil June 21, 2022 6:40 am EDT
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Law and Policy A Ray of Transparency: Michigan Takes Baby Steps Toward More Open Government

Michigan gets an F for transparency, experts say. A new order from the governor will improve openness, but the state still has a ways to go.

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans March 22, 2022 1:03 pm EDT
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Economy Michigan Republicans Are Looking to Cut Taxes—But Much More for Corporations Than for Working Families

Michigan just passed a bill to lower taxes—but it’s far more generous to corporations than individuals. Here’s what happens next. 

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans February 16, 2022 5:22 pm EST

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United Auto Workers union members and Jeep workers Sheri Fisher and Mark Zydel hold up signs to traffic during a strike for improved compensation outside of the Stellantis Toledo Assembly Complex on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 in Toledo, Ohio. (Phillip L. Kaplan /The Blade via AP) Economy Autoworkers Strikes Spread to Lansing as More Workers Join Picket Line
The Hippie Tree. (Photo via Jeremy Thompson, CC BY 2.0) History That One Time in Michigan…When a Tree Became a Portal to Hell
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Michigan State coach Mel Tucker walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Richmond, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 45-14. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) Accountability Mel Tucker Attorney Wants MSU to Preserve Documents for Potential Lawsuit
Economy Two MDOT employees survey the damage on one of two North M-30 bridges on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in Edenville Township north of Midland. After two days of heavy rain, the Edenville Dam failed and flood waters rushed south, ravaging the landscapre in its path. (Jake May/The Flint Journal, MLive.com via AP)
Economy 7 Projects to Get Excited About in Gov. Whitmer’s Proposed Budget for Michigan

The budget proposal comes on the wings of a large surplus. With that money, bold new programs could bring teachers to Michigan and prevent floods.

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans February 9, 2022 5:55 pm EST
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Education How 3 New Bills Attack Public Education For Michigan Families

Michigan Republicans are trying to pass education bills that put public money toward private schools. Here’s why that’s unconstitutional. 

Joey Oliver Joey Oliver October 21, 2021 1:21 pm EDT