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Whitmer Signs Legislation to Recruit, Retain Michigan Teachers and Counselors
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Wednesday to expand teacher and school counselor recruitment in Michigan by accepting certifications obtained in other states.
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Over 26K Michigan Borrowers Now Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness
More than 26,000 Michiganders will have their student loan debts forgiven, according to the US Department of Education.
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Next Round of Michigan Gun Safety Legislation to Focus on Domestic Violence, Suicide Prevention
After passing gun safety legislation that was signed into law this spring, Democratic state lawmakers plan to further address violence by introducing bills that would keep guns out of the hands of abusers and allow people at risk of suicide to place themselves on a registry barring them from purchasing firearms.
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Republican Melee Prompts More Questions About State GOP Leadership
The leadership, direction and finances of the Michigan Republican Party are being questioned following a physical melee that broke out at a state committee meeting over the weekend.
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‘A Message to the State That We Respect Science’: How Michigan’s Latest Budget Will Impact Health
The $82 billion budget passed by lawmakers last month is slated to reshape Michigan’s health landscape and significantly increase access to care for residents across the state, legislators and advocates say.
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For Rep. Jason Morgan, the Fight to Codify Same-Sex Marriage in Michigan is Personal
When state Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) and his fiancé, Jon Mallek, were deciding where to put down roots for their future family, one policy was a key factor—the protection of marriage rights for gay couples.
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Michigan Lawmakers Highlight $5.1M Clean Water Initiative in Grand Rapids
President Joe Biden’s “Investing in America” tour took form in Grand Rapids on Wednesday morning as lawmakers and community leaders peered into a pit in front of the home of Paige Biek and her family.
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New Michigan Bills to Stiffen Penalties for Assaulting Health Workers
Assaulting doctors, nurses or other employees of a health care system would have heightened penalties under legislation that cleared the Michigan House Tuesday.
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Nessel Joins Hamtramck Protest Over City Banning LGBTQ Pride Flags
Over 200 LGBTQ people and their allies gathered outside of Hamtramck City Hall at Winfield Park Saturday to express dissent towards Hamtramck City Council’s recent decision to remove the LGBTQ flag from flying on city property.
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Michigan Lawmaker Pitches Bill to Crack Down on Puppy Mills
State Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) introduced a bill last week that would phase out the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores to combat inhumane breeding operations.
