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House committee hears testimony on lead abatement bills
A package of bills to better protect children and others from lead contamination got their first hearing on Thursday in front of a state House committee.
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SCOTUS asked to delay new Michigan House districts to 2026
The US Supreme Court is now being asked to intervene in the process of redrawing seven state House of Representatives districts in Michigan.
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Advocates call for federal policy on paid family leave
The political momentum for paid sick leave is growing. Experts say that momentum may eventually force the federal government to pass federal legislation.
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More gun law reforms, human trafficking bills in the works in Michigan
Democratic lawmakers in Michigan are making plans for the second half of the legislative session, which include more gun safety reforms.
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Nessel opposes GOP effort to halt Clean Water Act rules
Michigan has joined an effort to support a rule allowing states to reject federal projects that could violate water quality standards.
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Republican infighting rages on after vote to retain Karamo
Members of the Michigan Republican Party State Committee on Saturday voted to retain Kristina Karamo as the party’s chair.
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Court orders commission to draw new state House districts by Feb. 2
A panel of US District Court judges ruled Monday that Detroit-area state House of Representatives district maps must be replaced with new maps by Feb. 2.
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Nessel intervenes on DTE’s request to hike gas rates
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has intervened in DTE’s latest request to increase natural gas rates for customers.
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AG releases report on abuse allegations at Catholic Diocese
Attorney General Dana Nessel said her office investigated sex abuse allegations against priests and deacons from the Diocese of Gaylord in northern Michigan.
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Benson talks election protections and defending democracy in 2024
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said she will be working on policies to minimize the potential for election interference ahead of the 2024 elections.
