Politics
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Michigan Dems pitch ‘Freedom to Plan’ bills to lower cost of birth control
Two new bills are designed to break down financial barriers to over-the-counter birth control and help lower costs for families in Michigan.
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Minimum wage and tipped workers to get a raise after Michigan Supreme Court decision
In a 4-3 decision, the Michigan Supreme Court overruled the state Legislature on Wednesday to reinstate major changes to the state’s minimum wage and paid sick leave laws.
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Michigan leaders say Mike Rogers represents ‘everything people hate’ about politics
State lawmakers, union leaders, and advocates for campaign finance reform are warning Michigan voters to steer clear of Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers this year.
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Republicans keep lying about ‘post-birth’ abortions and ‘abortion up until birth.’ Here’s the reality.
For decades, Republicans have spread misinformation — and outright lies — about abortions later in pregnancy, while also spreading conspiracy theories about nonexistent “post-birth” abortions. Here, we separate fact from fiction.
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UAW endorses Harris, says rally planned with the VP in Detroit next week
Vice President Kamala Harris reeled in a major endorsement Wednesday as the UAW International Executive Board voted to endorse her presidential bid.
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VIDEO: Michigan Repro Justice Advocate Says, ‘We Need A Strong Leader’
@gandernewsroom What qualities are you looking for in a presidential candidate? Amanda Mazur is the Vice President of Northwest Michigan for Reproductive Freedom, an advocacy group focused on ab******n access and addressing stigma associated with reproductive rights. Here’s what she told us she’s looking for this election season. #michigan #voting #elections ♬ original sound –…
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Whitmer signs new law to boost wages for clean energy workers
Legislation signed into law last week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will help ensure Michigan workers are paid fairly as the state transitions to cleaner, renewable energy.
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Labor unions eye ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ for new jobs in Genesee County
Michigan labor unions are banking on a forthcoming redevelopment project in Genesee County to create thousands of new manufacturing jobs.
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Residents symbolically cleanse Howell after white supremacist march
A week after white supremacists marched through downtown Howell chanting “Heil Hitler” and holding signs saying “White Lives Matter,” several dozen counter protesters gathered Sunday to symbolically wash away the racism they say they no longer want to be normalized in their community.
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20 African-American leaders across Michigan endorse Slotkin for US Senate
US Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) released a list of 20 African-American elected officials and community leaders from across Michigan who have endorsed her run for US Senate.
