Protecting clerks and other election workers is at the top of the secretary of state’s legislative agenda. She’s got support from legislative Democrats.
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Right-to-Work repeal just a start: Michigan Democrats eye pro-worker agenda
From raising the minimum wage to expanding tax credits and mandating work breaks, Democrats may get aggressive on labor issues. Businesses are wary, to say the least.
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Michigan Democrats, back in power in Lansing, eye quick action on tax cuts
First action is likely an expansion of a tax credit for lower-wage earners. Despite calls for unity and bipartisanship, Democrats and Republicans are already sniping over who should get credit.
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Duggan: Lawmakers should tackle water, housing before residency rules
Detroit mayor will press the state Legislature to establish a $100 million affordable housing fund and on long-term funding for the city’s water affordability plan
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Podcast explores how Detroit lost Black representation in Congress
The BridgeDetroit newsroom and WDET collaborate on “What Had Happened Was,” a five-episode series on the first Congress in nearly 70 years without at least one Black Detroiter
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Meet Michigan’s new lawmakers: They’re younger, more educated, less diverse
The Michigan Legislature is full of folks who haven’t served in office, are Millennials or Gen X and come from backgrounds in teaching and business. There are more women, but fewer Black lawmakers.
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Whitmer sworn in for second term: 8 issues to watch in 2023 in Michigan
At her inauguration, Whitmer pledges to work on gun reform, tax cuts for seniors and legislation surrounding climate control. What else to expect from her next four years.
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Getting to know the first Black woman on Michigan’s Supreme Court
Kyra Harris Bolden was tapped by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as the first Black woman to rule on Michigan’s Supreme Court.
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New Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate: Democrats will seek consensus
The two-term lawmaker, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former football player will make history as Michigan’s first Black House Speaker.
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What a Democratic majority in Lansing could mean for Detroit
Lawmakers are working on an agenda to benefit Detroit that could address education, housing, economic development, among other priorities