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Jonathan Oosting

Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information

Meet the Democrat blocking Michigan abortion bills. She says she’s not alone

by Lauren Gibbons, Jonathan Oosting and Yue Stella Yu September 24, 2023 7:48 amSeptember 24, 2023 7:49 am

Rep. Karen Whitsett of Detroit has often been at odds with leaders in her own party. While she supports abortion rights, she has reservations on several bills. And she warned leaders that other Democrats share her concern.

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Lawsuit: Michigan’s $714 million income tax cut should be permanent

by Jonathan Oosting August 29, 2023 1:45 pmAugust 29, 2023 1:45 pm

Should a tax cut that Democratic officials declared temporary actually be permanent? Conservative groups are suing to find out.

Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information

Whitmer to seek repeal of ‘antiquated’ Michigan abortion restrictions

by Jonathan Oosting August 29, 2023 7:13 amAugust 29, 2023 7:13 am

The governor on Wednesday will call to eliminate ‘antiquated’ limits. Activists are targeting 24-hour waiting period, parental consent, special regulations on abortion clinics.

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Trump indictment: How Michigan, Detroit factor into charges over 2020 election

by Jonathan Oosting August 2, 2023 9:50 amAugust 2, 2023 9:50 am

‘Help me get this done in Michigan,’ a co-conspirator texted a key lawmaker. The latest indictment alleges pressure from the Trump campaign urging state officials to help overturn his 2020 election loss

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Whitmer signs $82B Michigan budget: ‘Good stuff’ or wasteful ‘spending spree’?

by Jonathan Oosting July 31, 2023 5:14 pmJuly 31, 2023 5:14 pm

The governor signs a record budget that includes new money for business incentives, affordable housing, public safety — and plenty of ‘pork.’ Here’s what you need to know.

Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information

Michigan budget steers millions of no-bid tax dollars to for-profit firms

by Jonathan Oosting July 29, 2023 9:17 amJuly 29, 2023 9:17 am

$18 million for condos, $9 million for a health startup and more: Champions say the money helps those in need; foes say it’s old-fashioned pork and government picking winners and losers.

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Trump endorsed by full Michigan GOP congressional delegation

by Jonathan Oosting July 11, 2023 2:04 pmJuly 11, 2023 2:06 pm

Every Michigan Republican serving in Congress is backing Trump’s bid to return to the White House, according to his campaign. The former president is leading in national polls while battling criminal indictments.

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Who’s running for U.S. Senate in Michigan: Hill Harper joins Democratic primary

by Jonathan Oosting July 10, 2023 4:29 pmJuly 10, 2023 4:30 pm

Hill Harper of ‘The Good Doctor’ fame joins Elissa Slotkin and four other Democrats in the race to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow. Three candidates have so far declared for the Republican primary.

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Michigan House votes to expand hate crimes to protect gay, disabled residents

by Jonathan Oosting June 20, 2023 8:20 pmJune 20, 2023 8:20 pm

Democrats say the update to 1988 law is overdue. Republicans contend it criminalizes free speech.

Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information

Dems seek 8 days of early counting on absentee ballots to curb ‘chaos’

by Jonathan Oosting June 20, 2023 3:16 pmJune 20, 2023 3:16 pm

Democrats advanced bills that would give clerks up to 8 days to count absentee ballots before an election to reduce delays and misinformation. GOP lawmakers say it would open the door to election fraud.

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