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Bills Would Protect Michigan's Freshwater Supply, Close Bottled Water Loophole
The bill package also includes a resolution to commemorate March 22 as Michigan Water Day and World Water Day.
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Column: The GOP Is The Gallows Party
Those words were spoken last month by a Republican state senator from Arizona, Wendy Rogers, at a white nationist rally.
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As Political Threats Intensify, Michigan Dems Look To Ban Guns At Polling Places
Last week, House Republicans approved a number of proposals aimed at restricting ballot access.
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Resolution Condemns RNC For ‘Whitewashing And Lying' About Jan. 6 Insurrection
A resolution in the Michigan House condemns the RNC for referring to the January 6, 2021, insurrection as “legitimate political discourse."
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Changes To No-Fault Auto Insurance Reforms Stall Out For Legislative Session
“I’m now experiencing some remorse about the bill due to our inability here to modify the flawed provisions,” Runestad (R-White Lake) said.
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Indigenous Water Protectors Stress ‘Remaining Strong' In Line 5 Fight At Int'l Conference
Other Indigenous speakers came from North Dakota, Siberia, the Republic of Komi in Russia and the Sakhalin Island in Russia.
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Michigan Has 2,770 New COVID-19 Cases Since Wednesday
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reported Friday that a total of 2,071,587 Michiganders have tested positive.
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Susan J. Demas: Journalism Is A Public Service. The Advance Is Honored To Tell Michigan's Stories.
Thank you for being with us on this journey for the last three years. We know we are privileged to tell the stories.
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Whitmer Admin Looks To Revamp ‘Outdated' I-375 Freeway In Historic Detroit Neighborhood
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said the freeway, which is about one mile in length, is a “barrier that … has become even more apparent."
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As Political Threats Intensify, Michigan Dems Look To Ban Guns At Polling Places
New legislation would also expand voting access.
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Michigan Reports 1,819 New COVID-19 Cases Since Wednesday
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) that a total of 2,065,912 Michiganders have tested positive since Wednesday.
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Senate Passes Postal Reform Bill, Sending It To Biden's Desk
The reform effort gathered steam after the arrival of Postmaster Louis DeJoy who purposely brought about changes that slowed mail service.
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Column: Is It Sunshine Week Or Groundhog Day In Michigan?
Sunshine Week happens in mid-March every year, as it has since 2005, to promote transparency laws and open government.
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Congress Hates Changing The Clocks Just Like Everyone Else
Two states have passed measures to stay on standard time — Arizona and Hawaii.
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State Reports 17 New COVID-19 School Outbreaks
Combining the state’s confirmed positive cases with probable cases brings the total up to 2,360,399 statewide cases and 34,505 deaths.
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Senate Passes GOP Parental Rights In Schools Resolution Amid Heated Debate
State Sens. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) noted that the resolution “tries to have parents supersede the professional charge of educators.”
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Biden Sanctions Russian Natural Gas Pipeline Company Nord Stream 2
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz suspended the approval process earlier this week in response to Russian aggression toward Ukraine.
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Republican Perry Johnson Launches Gov. Bid, Won't Rule Out Banning Abortion For Rape Survivors
“I’m going to campaign on quality because I believe it’s very important that we have voter integrity in every possible way," Johnson said.
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Sen. Theis Says Bonuses For Teachers Who Switch To Low-Income Schools Could Be 'Problematic'
“It is important that our staff are retained, not simply within the profession, but within their given positions," Superintendent Rice said.
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Michigan House Approves Bill Encouraging Use Of Unapproved COVID-19 Treatments
Ivermectin, used to treat parasitic infections, has also been proven to be ineffective against COVID-19.
