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Civil rights advocates celebrate growing Democratic ‘firewall’ on Michigan’s top court
Amid a so-called red wave of Republican victories in this year’s elections, civil rights advocates have spotted a “bright spot” for Michiganders—and their civil rights—after Democrats managed to expand their majority control of the state’s most powerful court.
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Trump’s AG pick Matt Gaetz withdraws as more sex with minors details emerge
Gaetz’ quick withdrawal suggests that he realized he likely wouldn’t win the votes necessary to be confirmed by the Senate following Trump’s inauguration.
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Kildee introduces legislation establishing PFAS coordinator within the Department of Defense
In an effort to support communities impacted by PFAS and ensure accountability from the United States Department of Defense (DoD), US Reps. Dan Kildee (D-Flint) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) have introduced legislation to create a new position at the DoD aimed at improving transparency, driving remediation and uplifting the voices of communities contaminated with PFAS.
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Trump nominates former WWE head, private school voucher advocate for Education secretary
McMahon is relatively unknown in education circles, although she has expressed support for charter schools and private school vouchers.
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Was it the Mouse King? ‘Nutcracker’ props stolen from a Michigan ballet company
A ballet group in suburban Detroit is scrambling after someone stole a trailer filled with props for upcoming performances of the beloved holiday classic “The Nutcracker.”
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Michigan leaders push Dems to close tax ‘loophole’ for Big Box stores
Community leaders are calling on Democratic state lawmakers to use their final weeks in full control of this year’s legislative session to put an end to the so-called “Dark Store” tax theory that large retailers across Michigan have used to lower their property taxes.
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Michigan Congress members team up on bill to boost access to clean water
A bill introduced last week in the US House of Representatives aims to boost nationwide access to safe and affordable drinking water, particularly for low-income families.
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Michigan Senate committee approves bill to outlaw deliberate election disinformation
Legislation to prevent deliberate falsehoods surrounding elections has moved to the Michigan Senate for a potential vote in the lame duck session.
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‘Fix the damn system’: Parents of Oxford shooting victims call for state investigation
Parents of the victims of the Oxford High School shooting gathered Monday for a news conference to call on the state to open an independent investigation into the events that led to the shooting.
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Bipartisan Michigan lawmakers pen letter against Canadian nuclear waste site in Great Lakes basin
US Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint), US Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Lansing) and US Rep. John James (R-Shelby Twp.) led a letter opposing the storage of nuclear waste in the Great Lakes basin.
