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Whitmer Invokes Auto Bailout In DNC Speech Given From Lansing Union Hall
Whitmer championed autoworkers and the former Obama administration’s record during the last economic crisis on the opening night of the DNC.
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Senate OKs Bipartisan Education Legislation, Receives Backlash From Dems, Ed Groups
During a rare Saturday session, the Senate approved a bipartisan education deal.
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Department Of Insurance And Financial Services Prohibits Discrimination Based On Sex Or Gender
Officials said that equitable access to health care is essential while the state continues its ongoing battle with COVID-19.
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Benson Will Mail Postcards To Promote Absentee Voting
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said on Thursday that she will mail postcards informing voters of their right to vote from home.
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Panel Needs More Time To Consider Capitol Firearm Ban
Those waiting for the Michigan State Capitol Commission to take action on banning firearms at the Capitol will have to wait a little longer.
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Study: Partial Line 5 Shutdown Has Not Impacted Gas Prices, Despite Enbridge Warnings
Enbridge has long warned that there would be dire economic consequences to shutting down Line 5 for any duration.
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Trump’s $400 A Week Jobless Aid Could Be Just $300. It Depends On Where You Live.
Some states could settle for $300 a week in benefits instead of the $400 that the president touted.
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Teachers Feel Ignored In School Reopening Decision-Making
The issues raised by teachers have very little to do with the issues addressed through legislature.
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Trump Moves To Extend Unemployment Benefits, Suspend Payroll Taxes After Talks Break Down
The president said the actions would “take care of pretty much this entire situation, as we know it.”
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Education Leaders Need Answers From State, Feds In Order To Reopen During Pandemic
Most schools across the state have announced plans to either go fully online for the start of the school year or offered a hybrid plan.
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Survey: Michigan Women Of Color Harmed Economically By Covid-19, 78% Back Stay-Home Order
Two-thirds of women of color in Michigan have either lost their jobs or faced reduced work hours because of COVID-19.
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Peters Launches Investigation Into Postal Service Delays
Peters cites widespread delays of crucial mail deliveries, including prescriptions and mail-in ballots.
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Rep. O’Malley Calls For County Official Who Used N-Word Over Masks To Resign
Tom Eckerle, a northern Michigan road commissioner, reportedly used N-word to explain why he refused to wear a face mask.
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Milliken Remembered As ‘Great’ Man, Coalition Builder At Memorial Service
Speakers fondly remembered the late William Milliken, Michigan’s longest-serving governor, during a moving 90-minute service Thursday.
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1.6M Voted Absentee This Election, But Not Everyone Received Their Ballot
A record number of people voted absentee for Tuesday’s primary election, but voting rights advocates say there is still more work to do.
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Top Trump Official Vows Federal Agents ‘Will Not Back Away’ From Protests
Acting Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Ken Cuccinelli said federal agents could exert force in other cities, too.
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Light Traffic At The Polls, As 1.6m Cast Absentee Ballots During Pandemic
Polling places around Michigan were much quieter this year for the primary elections on Tuesday than in past years.
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Session Canceled After Lawmaker Contracts Covid-19
GOP legislative leadership announced that session in both chambers will be canceled for the rest of the week.
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Michigan GOP Senator Tests Positive For Covid-19
State Sen. Tom Barrett (R-Potterville) announced Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Whitmer Signs FY 2020 Budget Fix
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday signed fixes to Michigan’s current Fiscal Year 2020 budget after the COVID-19 pandemic cinched revenues.
