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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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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Trade group: Michigan roads getting lousier, need $3.9B more per year
Michigan roads are notoriously bad, and solutions to fix them inevitably involve a tax increase of some sort, according to a study released Tuesday by a construction trade group.
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Utilities gave big to Michigan lawmakers now weighing reforms, records show
Nearly 70 percent of sitting Michigan lawmakers have received campaign funds from two utility company PACs tied to Consumers Energy and DTE over the past five years, a Bridge analysis has found.
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‘We’re so angry.’ MSU students urge gun safety at Lansing hearing
Two weeks after a mass shooting at Michigan State University, state lawmakers began mulling gun safety measures including universal background checks, safe storage and ‘red flag’ laws.
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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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Michigan Senate votes to add LGBTQ protections to anti-discrimination law
The bill expands the state civil rights act to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The Democratic bill, which passed with three GOP votes, does not include any religious exemptions.