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‘They Will Not Take Our Rights Away'
When Tamera Lagalo, 39, of East Lansing, gave birth to her daughter 16 years ago, she almost died.
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Far-Right Republican Robert Regan Loses Race In Heavily Red State House District
“My opponent’s extreme, violent, and antisemitic views have no place in state government," Glanville said.
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U.S. Senate To Try Again On Abortion Rights After Bombshell Disclosure Of Draft Opinion
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he plans to release a new bill this week that senators will vote to codify Roe v. Wade.
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Whitmer Issues Executive Directive Expanding Voter Registration, Vetoes More GOP Election Legislation
In her veto letter of that bill, Whitmer said the bill sought "to restrict or chill access to the ballot."
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Mark Totten Wins Confirmation As U.S. Attorney For Western Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's chief legal counsel has been confirmed to serve as the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Michigan.
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Michigan Ranks 5th Nationally For Antisemitic Incidents Last Year, ADL Reports
Attacks on Jewish institutions, like schools and synagogues, increased 61% since 2020.
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Rep. Matt Maddock Booted From House GOP Caucus
State Rep. Matt Maddock (R-Milford) has been removed from the House GOP caucus, the Advance has confirmed.
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Rep. Jewell Jones Turns Down GOP Leadership's Offer To Resume Committee Posts
This month, Jones was sentenced to two years probation and 100 hours of community service.
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Column: COVID Is Causing More Type 1 Diabetes In Kids, Who Will Be Saddled With High Insulin Prices
As nurses, my husband and I witnessed truly awful and devastating things treating patients on the frontlines of this pandemic.
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Nessel Calls Out Theis Over ‘Groomers' Comment; Says Discussion Needed To Prevent Child Abuse
Nessel took the opportunity to comment on a recent controversy caused by state Sen. Lana Theis’ remarks on what should be taught in class.
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House GOP Budget Plan Includes $750K That Could Go To Defending Michigan's 1931 Abortion Ban
The Republican plan also includes funds to conduct a study to review Michigan’s election audit system compared to other states.
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Michigan Dems Denounce Right-Wing Radio Host For Racist Comments On Families
Randy Bishop, who goes by “Trucker Randy,” made the comments on an episode of his radio show, “Your Defending Fathers,” last March.
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Nine Rare Cancers Tied To Burn Pit Exposure Added To VA Benefits List
“When they return home, veterans should not have to go to battle red tape to receive the medical treatment and benefits they have earned."
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Biden Calls McMorrow With Praise, Theis Continues Fundraising Off Anti-LGBTQ+ Comments
State Sen. McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) is still receiving national acclaim for her viral floor speech last week.
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States Rush To Revise Their Abortion Laws As A Major U.S. Supreme Court Decision Nears
The court’s decision on Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban is expected sometime within the next two months.
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Here's Who Won The Michigan GOP Endorsements For State Education Boards
During an Aug. 2 primary election, Republican voters will vote for their gubernatorial, congressional and legislative nominees.
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ACLU, Education Groups Fight Suit To Overturn Constitutional Ban On Private School Funding
The plaintiffs argue that the amendment must be struck down to allow families to pay for private-school tuition using their “529 plans."
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CDC Concludes A Mask Mandate Is Still Needed For Travelers, Clearing Way For Court Battle
The Biden administration will fight a court decision for the authority to mandate masks on airplanes, trains and other public transit.
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The Michigan Candidate Filing Deadline Has Passed. Here Are The 2022 Races To Watch.
Several Republican candidates for governor descended on the Richard H. Austin Building in Lansing Tuesday to drop off petition signatures.
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Historic Niles Black Community Poised To Be Added To Federal Register
The funds come from the Underrepresented Community Grant program administered by the National Park Service.
