Politics
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VIDEO: Gov. Whitmer: Politicians should ‘stay the heck out of it’ regarding reproductive choices
@gandernewsroom Gov. Gretchen Whitmer thinks politicians need to get out of the way and let Americans make their own reproductive healthcare choices—a position she shares with President Joe Biden. #biden #whitmer #reproductiverights ♬ original sound – The Gander Gov. Gretchen Whitmer thinks politicians need to get out of the way and let Americans make their…
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Investigator says Trump, allies were uncharged co-conspirators in plot to overturn Michigan election
A state investigator said he considers ex-President Donald Trump to be an uncharged co-conspirators in a scheme to overturn the presidential election in Michigan.
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Michigan Dems introduce ‘Child Care for All’ legislation to lower costs for families
A package of bills introduced by Michigan lawmakers aims to make child care more affordable, as well as provide more support for childcare professionals.
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Families of mass shooting victims and survivors call for education on new safe storage laws
Parents of victims and survivors of recent school shootings are calling on Michigan lawmakers to educate residents on safe storage for weapons.
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Biden makes 4 million more workers eligible for overtime pay
The US Department of Labor says updated regulations will increase income thresholds to ensure lower-income salaried employees are fairly compensated when they work more than 40 hours per week.
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VIDEO: It’s expensive to be poor in Michigan
@gandernewsroom Ever heard of predatory payday loans? Here’s how new laws could help protect Michiganders that need these short-term loans. ♬ original sound – The Gander Ever heard of predatory payday loans? Here’s how new laws could help protect Michiganders that need these short-term loans.
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Biden administration bans noncompete clauses for workers
The new rule bans new noncompete agreements for the vast majority of American workers and requires employers to let current and past employees know they won’t enforce them going forward. Companies will also be required to throw out existing noncompete agreements.
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Remember Betsy? Michigan education leaders blast Trump for ‘abandoning’ public schools
Michigan lawmakers and teachers are rallying behind President Joe Biden—and reflecting on a rough period for public schools after Trump put Betsy DeVos in charge.
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Michigan Dems announce bills banning PFAS in household products
Two Michigan lawmakers announced legislative plans to eliminate the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in household products like clothes and cleaning products.
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Whitmer expands clean water plan while enviros call for more clean energy investments
Under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration, state officials are investing an additional $290 million into wastewater infrastructure throughout the state.
