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Democratic Lawmakers Condemn Violent, Racist Death Threats Left On Black Lawmaker's Voicemail
An obscenity-laced, racist voicemail left on the House office voicemail for a Black state representative is being investigated.
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Michigan House Approves Ethics Reform Package, But Opponents Call It An ‘Illusion Of Transparency'
A bill package of lobbying, financial disclosure and ethics reforms passed through the House with bipartisan support Wednesday.
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Frustrated Local Leaders Urge Congress To Move Faster On Regulating PFAS
The chemicals, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, can be found in drinking water, soil and air across the country.
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Earmarks List For States In U.S. House Infrastructure Bill Tops $5.7B
If the bill is passed, districts represented by Democrats would receive the largest share of those dollars.
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National Parks Struggling With Maintenance Would Get A Boost Under Biden Budget Request
The projects likely wouldn’t be visible to the usual tourist, but they are essential to keep national parks functioning.
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Recent Supreme Court Ruling Is ‘Small Step' Toward Affirming Tribal Rights
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week is being seen as a step in the right direction toward untangling complex jurisdictional issues.
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Bills You May Have Missed, From Police Reform To Prohibiting ‘1619 Project' In School Curriculums
Here are some of the most noteworthy pieces of legislation.
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Bipartisan Police Reforms Win Broad Support At Senate Hearing
A package of bipartisan police reform bills received the backing of Democratic and Republican lawmakers.
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Michigan LGBTQ Rights Initiative Challenged By Group With Ties To Anti-Gay Law Firm
A group called Citizens for Equality, Fairness and Justice filed a challenge with the Board of State Canvassers Thursday.
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Detroit BLM Co-Founder Vows To Continue Fight For Police Reform, Housing Equity
Nakia Wallace said her anti-police brutality group and city officials continue to have disagreements.
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HIV At 40: Racial Disparities Continue To Drive The Epidemic In Michigan
HIV remains an ongoing epidemic in the United States with thousands of Americans being diagnosed with the diseases every year.
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Senate Elections Committee Passes Voter Restriction Bills
The Michigan Senate Elections Committee voted on three bills Wednesday that could reform voting procedures.
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GOP-Led House OKs Bill Preemptively Banning Vaccine Passports, Sponsor Says It's ‘Not An Absurd Idea'
A bill to prohibit vaccine passports in Michigan — which are not being considered in any part of the state — cleared the state House.
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There Are A Lot Of Proposals To Increase Michigan Government Transparency. We Break Them Down.
Transparency has been a hot topic in Michigan during the 2020 election, which was disrupted by right-wing conspiracy theories of fraud.
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Bipartisan Police Reforms Introduced In Senate, House Dems Look To Reintroduce ‘Equal Justice For All' Package
Senators introduced a series of bills aimed at law enforcement reforms on May 25 — the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.
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Why The State Lottery Stayed Successful During The Pandemic, While Other Entertainment Businesses Struggled
Casinos were closed in Michigan for months, but that didn't stop Michiganders from playing their odds through the lottery.
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Heading For A National Park? The ‘Biggest Season In The History Of The Park Service' Is Predicted.
Leaders of a U.S. Senate panel on Wednesday extolled national parks for providing a respite during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Michigan Lawmakers Renew Fight To Land Defense Fighter Plane Site
Selfridge in Harrison Township is one of five finalists nationwide being considered to host an international contingent.
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Students And Schools Are Struggling During The Pandemic. Here's What's In Whitmer's Recovery Plan.
Many Michigan students are struggling with academic performance and social and emotional health, while teachers are suffering from burnout.
