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Bill seeks to amend Open Meetings Act to require virtual options for those with disabilities
While the Michigan Senate was busy passing its version of next year’s budget on Thursday, there was still time to introduce a bill to amend Michigan’s Open Meetings Act (OMA). Introduced by state … more
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One year after FDA approves over-the-counter birth control pill, advocates push for more access
Sriha Srinivasan remembers how surprised her mom was two years ago when she learned that birth control pills weren’t sold in stores without a prescription in the United States. “My parents are … more
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Nessel says Michigan plans to sue fossil fuel industry over climate change impacts
Michigan is expected to become the latest state to file litigation against the fossil fuel industry over the impact of climate change. On Thursday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced her … more
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The ‘mom gap’: Few mothers have served in the Michigan Legislature while raising children
When Debbie Stabenow was serving in the Michigan House in 1980, she did something that had never been done by another legislator in the state: She gave birth during her term. “I wasn’t trying to … more
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Strengthening Michigan’s Family Independence Program would help reach more families in poverty
When a family experiences poverty, they are met with day-to-day struggles and unimaginable stressors that can take a huge toll on their mental and physical health. For the young children growing up … more
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Michigan Senate kicks out 9 budget bills, as Republicans fail to win immigration and DEI amendments
The Democratic-led Michigan Senate voted to move forward a number of appropriations bills for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, but left some on the table as they adjourned Thursday afternoon.  Of the 15 … more
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Republicans ousted from Delta County board after firing county administrator
Voters in an Upper Peninsula community have successfully recalled three county commissioners, setting the stage for a change in direction. While most of the media attention has been focused on … more
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Waste ‘tipping’ fee increase not included in House budget approved Wednesday
A key piece of environmental legislation that was part of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed budget was absent from the $80.9 billion Fiscal Year 2025 budget passed Wednesday night by the Michigan … more
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Maryland’s Montgomery County school board chief pressed about incidents of antisemitism
WASHINGTON —  The president of the Montgomery County Board of Education in Maryland took heat from lawmakers Wednesday over antisemitic incidents alleged within county schools, and as the U.S. … more
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On second try, U.S. House approves GOP bill to ease mining on federal lands
The U.S. House passed, 216-195, a bill Wednesday that would loosen a restriction on mining operations, reversing a vote last week to return the bill to committee. The bill, written by Nevada … more
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Michigan House passes $80.9B budget, as the Senate is expected to take up its version Thursday
The Democratic-controlled Michigan House voted through its $80.9 billion vision of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget Wednesday night, going slightly above Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s $80.7 billion … more
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U.S. House Republicans pass bill to stop census from counting noncitizens
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans passed a bill Wednesday to add a citizenship question to the census and exclude noncitizens from the official headcount when determining population for … more
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U.S. House GOP targets noncitizen voting, even though it’s rare
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson Wednesday unveiled a bill that would require states to verify proof of citizenship to prevent noncitizens from voting in federal elections, something … more
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U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene fails in attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson
WASHINGTON — Efforts by a small group of far-right U.S. House Republicans to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership role failed Wednesday night, ending weeks of infighting about whether … more
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Nessel announces charges tied to breach of 2020 voter data in Hillsdale County
Updated, 7:51 p.m., 5/8/24 Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced charges on Wednesday against former Adams Township Clerk Stephanie Scott and her attorney, Stefanie Lambert Junttila, … more
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After 15 years of the Great Lakes Compact, report urges state action to address shortcomings
After a controversial contract allowing a Canadian company to ship 156 million gallons of water from Lake Superior to Asia yearly drew backlash from residents, the Great Lakes States and provinces … more
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Nebraska U.S. Rep. Bacon seeks to censure Minnesota Rep. Omar over ‘antisemitic rhetoric’ 
WASHINGTON — Minnesota Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar could face a censure vote as soon as next week, after a Nebraska Republican filed a resolution condemning comments she made during a visit to … more
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‘It’s up to Mike Johnson’: Marjorie Taylor Greene again stalls vote on U.S. House speaker
WASHINGTON — Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene and Kentucky’s Thomas Massie left a meeting with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday, saying the “ball is in his court” on … more
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Porn star Stormy Daniels in NYC hush money trial alleges sexual encounter with Trump
WASHINGTON — Adult film star Stormy Daniels told a Manhattan jury Tuesday about meeting Donald Trump in a penthouse suite in 2006, where he told the actress not to worry about his wife and that she … more
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Whitmer declares state of emergency after tornados in Southwest Michigan
At least two tornadoes hit Southwest Michigan on Tuesday, resulting in about 50 people being temporarily trapped in a FedEx facility in Portage. The company told media that all employees had escaped … more
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