Politics
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Whitmer launches book tour for ‘True Gretch’
As a freshly minted author, Gov Gretchen Whitmer is hitting the road on a new book tour.
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Biden campaign blasts Trump on military issues in Michigan
President Joe Biden’s campaign hosted a press conference in Lansing touting his administration’s efforts to support military veterans.
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Michigan seniors would pay more for prescription drugs under Project 2025
Project 2025 calls for repealing the Inflation Reduction Act, which would cause millions of American seniors to pay more for their prescription drugs.
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In Detroit, the cost of prescription drugs drives on-the-ground voter outreach
Rates of diabetes and high blood pressure are staggering in Detroit—and cuts to Medicare or Medicaid would make accessing care even more challenging. One political advocate hopes these health care inequities will encourage voter turnout in the city’s urban communities.
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VIDEO: Project 2025 Explained in Less Than 60 Seconds
@gandernewsroom Have you heard of Project 2025? 🤔 While it’s quite extensive, Jordyn Hermani, a Capitol reporter for Bridge Michigan joined CBS to break down the history, significance, and potential future impacts of these policies. 🎥: CBS Detroit #michigan #project2025 #trump #education #reproductiverights ♬ original sound – The Gander While it’s quite extensive, Jordyn…
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VIDEO: Michigan Sheriff: ‘Trump not stopping violence on Jan. 6 is a lack of support for law enforcement’
@gandernewsroom WATCH: Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is featured in an ad for President Biden’s re-election campaign, where the sheriff speaks out about how the lack of action by former President Trump as insurrectionists attacked police at the Captiol on Jan. 6, 2021 is a ‘neglect of duty’ and a lack of support for the…
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Kamala Harris’ fight for reproductive freedom takes center stage in 2024
In the two years since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Vice President Kamala Harris has become a strong, passionate voice for reproductive rights.
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‘Taylor Swift bills’ pass as Michigan lawmakers try to stop bots from buying concert tickets
Michigan is in its consumer protection era—and state lawmakers are advancing bills that would ban people from using robots to buy up large quantities of tickets for concerts, sporting events, and other performances.
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Michigan Dems look to expand health care access with state-based insurance exchange
Several bills advancing in the state Legislature are designed to bolster access to health care insurance in Michigan.
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Conservative leaders want to make it harder to get divorced
No-fault divorce laws have contributed to lower national rates of intimate partner violence, particularly against women. Some conservative leaders want to reinstate barriers to divorce by requiring “proof” of abuse or infidelity.
