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Michigan’s education board passes resolution condemning Trump orders to ‘defund’ public education
The State Board of Education has passed a resolution condemning executive orders and directives by the Trump administration designed to “dismantle public education, weaken civil rights protections, and destabilize the economic security of hardworking families.”
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Bernie Sanders draws 10,000 supporters to Warren for a ‘Fight Oligarchy’ rally
More than 10,000 people turned out for a rally with US Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt), in Warren as part of his national “Fighting Oligarchy” tour.
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Hundreds gather in Lansing to protest Trump actions against reproductive rights and trans women
Several hundred people gathered Saturday outside the Michigan Capitol in Lansing as they protested a myriad of actions and policies by the Trump administration, most especially the assault on reproductive rights.
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University of Michigan braces for funding cuts as feds terminate Social Security project
The University of Michigan has begun preparing for potential budget cuts following an announcement from the Social Security Administration.
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Michigan’s Whitmer aims to appease both sides of the political divide in State of the State speech
BY KYLE DAVIDSON, MICHIGAN ADVANCE Gov. Gretchen Whitmer struck a conciliatory tone through much of her State of the State address Wednesday night as she showcased her 2025 agenda centered on lowering costs for most people in Michigan and helping them find jobs. But the bite that made her a star among Democrats and one…
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Lawmakers finalize bipartisan deal on tipped wage and sick time hours ahead of deadline
The Michigan Legislature negotiated late into the night on Thursday as members sought to finalize a deal on a pair of policies trimming back changes to the state’s minimum wage and paid sick time policies set to take effect the following day.
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Anti-Line 5 coalition raises alarms as tunnel project is placed on emergency permitting list
Opponents of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline are warning that a January 20 executive order could fast track the permitting process for the pipeline’s controversial tunnel project.
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Despite below freezing temps, protesters rally against Trump, urge Dems to take action
Hundreds of protesters braved subzero windchills Monday to attend a President’s Day protest at the Michigan Capitol on Monday.
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Michigan Senate passes compromise legislation on tipped wages
As sweeping changes to Michigan’s minimum wage and earned sick time standards, which pose concerns in the restaurant industry, are set to take effect next week, the state Senate found a compromise on Thursday to preserve tipped wages.
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Former MSU student files suit arguing 2023 mass shooting was “entirely preventable”
A former Michigan State University student has taken legal action against the university and its leadership, arguing they failed to take action and implement policies that could have prevented the Feb. 13, 2023 mass shooting.
