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Election Guide: Where Do Michigan’s Gubernatorial Candidates Stand on Education?
Whoever sits behind the governor’s desk in Michigan over the next four years will play a critical role in protecting public education.
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The Will of the 8%: Michigan’s Legislative Loophole
A four-part investigation into Michigan’s legislative loophole, the indirect initiative.
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Yes, July Qualifies for the Grocery Assistance Program
With grocery prices still on the rise, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that those who are eligible for food assistance will continue to receive a $95 monthly payment for July.
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Let’s Talk About Why Prices Are Rising.
We’re taking a closer look at what’s behind the sticker shock, what could make the economy better, and which politicians have plans you should know about.
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Whitmer Vetoes State Funding That Would ‘Prey’ on Pregnant People in Michigan
Most of the items that Gov. Whitmer will veto from the latest state budget bill involve protecting abortion rights.
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New Advisory Council to Give Michigan Parents More Say in Public Education
Parental control over public education has become an increasingly pressing issue. Multiple Republican candidates for governor are campaigning on it – for example, you’ve probably heard lots of debate over critical race theory, or Tudor Dixon’s claim that children are being taught about “sex and gender theory secretly behind their parents’ backs.” Last week, Gov. Gretchen…
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Two Constitutional Amendments That Will Be On Your 2022 Ballot
Today was the deadline for proposed constitutional amendments to turn in petition signatures. Two proposal coalitions plan to be on the November ballot.
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What’s In Biden’s Reproductive Rights Executive Order?
Abortion legality is still up to the states, but contraceptives, abortion pills, and privacy will be expanded and protected as part of this new plan. MICHIGAN—Today President Joe Biden signed an executive order that puts a few protections in place for reproductive healthcare. It’s titled “Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care Services.” Spoiler alert: It…
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Michigan Reproductive Freedom Petition Breaks Signature Record – and Heads for 2022 Ballot
The “Reproductive Freedom for All” petition has collected the most signatures of any ballot initiative in Michigan history, putting abortion rights on the 2022 ballot.
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Roe’s Overturn Means Fear and Suffering. It’s Time For Us To Help Each Other.
Last week, I started the passport application process. Not for an exciting trip abroad or an international career move. I applied for my passport because on Friday, June 24, I got a call from my girlfriend at 10:50 a.m.––minutes after Roe v. Wade had been overturned. She had an urgency in her voice as she…
