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Same-Sex Marriage Has Been Legal For 5 Years. State Law Is Still Outdated.
The U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in 2015, but Michigan’s 2004-passed ban remains in the Constitution and state law.
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Tlaib And Jones Split Congressional Elections In 2018. Now They’re Squaring Off Again.
the two candidates are headed for a rematch in Tuesday’s Democratic primary.
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U.S. Census Bureau Cuts Short Door-To-Door Effort, Could Cost Michigan
As it stands, without any in-person efforts yet started in Michigan, 68.7% of Michiganders have filled out their census form.
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Michigan’s Jobless Benefits Are Dated. The Claims System Is Plagued With Problems. So What Can Be Done?
Michigan last updated its maximum state unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in 2002.
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Teachers Finally Invited To Testify About School Reopening Concerns
Two teachers were asked to testify during the Senate Education and Career Readiness committee meeting Tuesday.
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Whitmer Calls On Senate GOP To Increase Federal COVID-19 Recovery Funds
Whitmer’s comments come as federal enhanced benefits of $600 per week are set to expire on Friday.
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Chang Rips Lafave Bill To Make Chinese Govt. Pay For Covid-19
The bill directs the Michigan Department of Treasury to determine the fiscal impact of the pandemic and send an invoice to China.
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At Least 6 Michigan Public Districts Will Start The School Year Completely Online
At least six districts have formally announced plans to parents for completely virtual instruction.
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Marathon Petroleum To Pay Detroit School $200k To Alleviate Air Pollution
The consent order was agreed upon to address the company’s numerous environmental violations — 10 in total — from 2017 to 2020.
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He Spent $10m Of His Own Money Running For Governor In ‘18. So Why Does Shri Thanedar Want To Join The Legislature Next Year?
After spending more than $10 million of his personal fortune, Thanedar still ended up coming in third.
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How A ‘Secret Bar’ Is Surviving The Pandemic — And Trying To Be A Good Neighbor
For one Grands Rapids speakeasy-style bar, being the city’s “best kept secret” is still part of the plan.
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Michigan’s 1st PFAS Drinking Water Standards Clear Final Hurdle
After nearly a year of rulemaking debate, Michigan’s very first set of PFAS limits for drinking water passed its last obstacle Wednesday.
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In-Person Learning Required For K-5 Students Under GOP Plan Passed By The House
Wednesday’s House session ran late into the night while state representatives debated the Republicans’ “Return to Learn” legislation.
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Budget Fix Bills Head To Gov’s Desk
The supplementals passed through the Senate with a 36-1 vote and through the House late Wednesday evening with a 104-0 vote.
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East Lansing Bar Keeps Liquor License After ‘Superspreader’ Covid-19 Event
An outbreak of COVID-19 swept premises of Harper’s Restaurant and Brewpub near Michigan State University and directly sickened 144 patrons.
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The Rent Is Coming Due. Will Congress Offer More Relief?
The nation’s political leaders have returned to the capital this week with their sights on a fifth round of coronavirus relief.
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Schools Will See More Funding Under Bipartisan Deal To Fix This Year’s Budget
State leaders have come to a bipartisan consensus on how to fill the $2.2 billion budget hole for the 2020 fiscal year.
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Dingell ’Emotional’ As House Passes Bipartisan Public Lands Bill, Next Stop Trump’s Desk
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill when it arrives on his desk.
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Abortion Ban Fails In Michigan
The bureau recommended that the Board of State Canvassers deny the petition after it fell short of the 340,047 required signatures.
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House Republicans Push Debunked Claim That Whitmer Encouraged Violence Against Unmasked Residents
As a recent USA Today fact-check pointed out, Whitmer called on Michiganders to “politely, but also forcefully” help enforce the mandate.
