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House Democrats Pass Biden's $1.85 Trillion ‘Build Back Better' Plan
Democratic leaders in the House heralded the 220-213 near party-line vote on the so-called Build Back Better bill.
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The State Set A Vaccination Goal Of 70%. Then Came The Delta Variant.
This week, Michigan reached that goal, but it is also in the midst of another wave of COVID-19 cases.
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Senate Confirms First Tribal Member In History To Lead National Park Service
“Chuck is a role model in the stewardship of American land and waters, wildlife and history,” Wyden said.
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Rick Haglund: When In-Demand Talent Can Work From Anywhere, What Will Happen To Michigan?
Thirteen states have more attractive business tax climates than Michigan, as ranked by the Tax Foundation.
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Whitmer Announces At-Home COVID Test Kit Pilot Program For Students And School Staff
The program, MI Backpack Home Tests, is an extension of the original MI Safe School Testing Program that DHHS launched in January.
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Half Of Those In Jail Can't Afford Bail, But Bipartisan Bills Aim To Fix That
Currently, if a defendant is categorized as a public safety risk, the person will not be let go on cash bond or personal recognizance.
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Biden Slated To Visit Detroit GM Plant On Wednesday
The president was last in Michigan in early October when he promoted both his infrastructure and Build Back Better domestic agenda.
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Lansing, Warren Mayors Say Infrastructure Deal Funds Are Critical For Michigan Cities
It is not yet clear how exactly the funds will be distributed.
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Michigan Education Groups Oppose ‘Extreme And Exaggerated' Anti-CRT Bills
CRT is a college-level theory that examines the systemic effects of white supremacy in America and is not taught in Michigan K-12 schools.
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On This Day In 1969: ‘Sesame Street' Debuts With Paw Paw Native In The Cast
After her experience on “Sesame Street,” Long, now 83, worked as a consultant and speaker on issues of multiculturalism and education.
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Susan J. Demas: Lansing Is A Darker Place Without Kelly Rossman-McKinney
Kelly’s gift, anyway, was never making it about herself and effortlessly making everyone feel important.
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White House Touts Clean Energy, Transit, Rail Projects In Sprawling Infrastructure Bill
The legislation includes money to help train American workers for those jobs in new energy technologies.
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Biden's New Public Lands Chief Faced With Building Bridges After Confirmation Battle
Tracy Stone-Manning built a reputation in Montana — her home for more than 30 years — as a consensus-builder.
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Whitmer Vetoes Voucher-Style Education Bills
Whitmer said the legislation could cost the state as much as $500 million in 2022.
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Michigan's Afghan Refugee Resettlement Is A ‘Model For The Rest Of The Country'
“The resettlement agencies were really decimated over the last five years.”
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Michigan Could Open The Floodgates On Short-Term Rentals, Overruling Local Governments
"How can we make it so people can reasonably use their properties without destroying communities?”
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Supreme Court Justices Seem Skeptical Of Gun Control Law
Some cities also place their own restrictions, such as Chicago and Baltimore.
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House Passes Bills Shedding Light On Some Sexual Harassment Settlements
HB 4920 would mandate public disclosure of certain reports regarding sexual assault or sexual harassment accusations against state lamakers.
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3 MI Lawmakers Sign Onto National Letter Asking Biden To Commit To Zero Emissions By 2050
The letter was signed by more than 500 legislators in 47 states.
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GOP-Led Senate Passes Measure Slamming DOJ Probe Of School Board Threats
“They aren’t terrorists,” Theis said, adding that she thinks the probe would undermine and have a chilling effect on freedom of speech.
