At the Mackinac Policy Conference next week, Gretchen Whitmer will announce a commission to develop policy recommendations to jump-start population growth, reimagine road funding and improve public education.
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How to spend $10B: Stimulus funds bonuses, water, monthly checks in Michigan
Flush with federal cash, Michigan and its largest communities have announced nearly 900 separate projects that do far more than simply help them recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Michigan may spend big on passenger trains, eying service to Canada, Up North
Federal and state money is beginning to pour into studies, improvements for new lines and improvements. Plans could still be a ways off, though.
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Michigan Senate votes to bar discrimination over Black hairstyles
The bill now heads to the House. If approved, Michigan would join at least 20 states and Washington D.C. in passing laws to ban race-based hair discrimination.
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Whitmer signs ‘red flag’ law, allowing Michigan judges to confiscate guns
Michigan becomes the 21st state to allow ‘extreme risk protection orders’ allowing judges to temporarily seize guns of those deemed a danger.
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Analysts hopeful about Michigan’s prospects even with revenue dip
Michigan officials will have billions of dollars less to work with than initially expected when crafting the state budget this spring. But economic forecasters predicted Friday that the state is in a decent spot.
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Abortion to be included in Michigan anti-discrimination law
Employers can’t discriminate against someone for getting an abortion under a law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Wednesday.
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Aghogho Edevbie brings Detroit voting rights passion to Department of State
As deputy secretary of state, the longtime community activist and lawyer is focused on the legislative push for a Michigan Voting Rights Act and implementing Prop 2 voting reforms.
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Michigan may let candidates, officials use campaign funds for child care
Democrats say change would benefit working-class candidates. Republicans question ‘carve out’ for politicians.
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Michigan roads a little better, but still a D and will get worse, report finds
Two reports in the past week show that, even with increased spending, Michigan’s roads and bridges leave much to be desired.