As news spread Thursday that the former president had been indicted on charges related to payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, Michigan Republican officials cried foul while Democrats urged restraint.
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MSU shooter motive hinted at in note: ‘They made me who I am today a killer’
Michigan State Police on Friday released a redacted version of the note suspected campus shooter Anthony McRae wrote a day earlier and carried with him during the crime.
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Michigan Senate votes to repeal abortion penalties under 1931 ban
Senate and House Democrats have now each approved bills to effectively repeal Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban, calling it a logical and important step after voter-approval of Proposal 3.
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Michigan House votes to repeal Right-to-Work, restore prevailing wage
Democrats move fast on legislation to repeal the state’s Right-to-Work law, a GOP statute that prohibits compulsory union dues or fees as a condition of employment.
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Historic day for LGBTQ rights, as anti-discrimination bill goes to Whitmer
The Michigan Legislature finalizes legislation to write protections for gay and transgender residents into state law. Next up, a promised signature by Whitmer.
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Inflation relief checks v. income tax cuts. What saves you more in Michigan?
A proposed $180 rebate for tax filers isn’t happening, but an income tax that will save people more money in the long run is looming. When will you realize savings? It depends.
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Whitmer poised to sign repeal of Michigan read-or-flunk law
Research shows Black and low-income students were far more likely to be held back.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs Michigan tax relief, minus $180 checks
Low-income workers and pensioners will benefit from a tax relief plan signed Tuesday by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Republicans blocked $180 inflation relief checks to preserve a potential income tax rate reduction.
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Michigan Democrats begin repeal of 1931 abortion ban
The Michigan House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved and advanced legislation that would formally repeal an invalidated abortion ban and remove references to criminal penalties.
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Election denier Kristina Karamo to lead Michigan GOP, topping Trump favorite
Karamo, who refused to concede her 14-point loss in the 2022 secretary of state race, beat Matthew DePerno, who is under investigation for vote machine tampering.