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Advocates say Trump executive order targeting trans people is ‘permission to hate’
Both the ACLU and Lambda Legal laid out their plans this week to vigorously oppose an executive order by President Trump which they say requires discrimination against transgender individuals,
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Benson says she’s focused on ‘efficiency and transparency’ in Michigan governor campaign
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said that her focus if she’s elected governor in 2026 would be on “efficiency and transparency” in state government.
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Flint’s drinking water meets higher state safety standard
The latest testing indicates that even under a stricter standard, the drinking water in Flint remains in compliance with the state’s Lead and Copper Rule.
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Michigan Republicans lay out $3.1B road funding plan redirecting gas taxes and axing MEGA credits
A plan to provide more than $3.1 billion in road funding was rolled out Thursday by House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp.), who says it can be done with raising taxes.
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Michigan board of education seeks greater technical education funding
The State Board of Education has called on state leaders to increase investment in career and technical education (CTE) programs in order to expand opportunities for students to prepare for high-wage and high-skills careers.
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Service industry workers testify as lawmakers consider chopping tipped wage and sick leave laws
The newly formed Michigan House Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses was filled with workers from across the state who offered their support to bills to undo a mandate to phase out the tipped wage credit and set requirements for paid sick leave that are set to take effect Feb. 21.
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Senate Minority Leader Nesbitt announces 2026 gubernatorial run
Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Porter Twp.) is the first Republican candidate to throw his hat into the ring for Michigan governor in 2026.
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Oakland County flock culled after confirmation of bird flu
Following confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, more than 100 chickens, geese, ducks and other birds at a farm in Waterford Township were culled.
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Report says Line 5 tunnel project could cost 3 times initial estimate, as legal challenges persist
Line 5 is at the center of multiple lawsuits aimed at shutting down the more than 70-year-old pipeline in order to avert environmental catastrophe.
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Michigan AG charges Saginaw politicians with election law forgery
Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Thursday that two people have been charged with multiple election law felonies.
