Politics
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Michigan Dems push for action on prescription drug board bills
Four Democratic House members are renewing the call for action on prescription drug affordability, sharing support for three bills awaiting action on the House floor.
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Local election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears. One group is trying to help.
A recent gathering in Traverse City was part of a national effort to train local election workers on how they can respond to threats and work with law enforcement to counter them.
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VIDEO: Biden shows up for Michigan workers
@gandernewsroom Since President Joe Biden took office, more than 5,400 infrastructure projects have been announced across the state of Michigan—from improving drinking water infrastructure and fixing roads, to expanding broadband internet and mental health services. “All of those investments don’t happen without strong leadership from a president like President Biden,” said state Sen. Winnie Brinks…
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New Biden rule protects privacy of women seeking abortions
Under the new rules, state officials and law enforcement cannot obtain medical records related to lawful reproductive health care with the goal of pursuing legal action.
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Biden marks Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in solar grants
Forty-nine of these grants are state-level awards, five are multi-state awards, and six are going to Native American tribes. The administration also announced its plans to expand its American Climate Corps green jobs training program on Monday.
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6 terrifying things that could happen if the Comstock Act is used to target abortion
If interpreted literally, the Comstock Act could use antiquated legal code to effectively ban abortion by severely limiting the types of medical tools that can be sent via mail—even in states where abortion remains legal.
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VIDEO: Trump’s Accomplishments: Tax breaks for billionaires and overturning Roe v. Wade
@gandernewsroom At a rally in Southfield, US Sen. Elizabeth Warren said that ex-President Donald Trump’s track record includes only two “big” accomplishments: 1.) creating tax cuts for billionaires and giant corporations and 2.) appointing the US Supreme Court judges who overturned Roe v. Wade. Read more at the link in bio. ♬ original sound –…
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He said what? 10 things to know about RFK Jr.
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a long and troubling history of espousing conspiracy theories and promoting lies about public health. Here are 10 of his most troubling and disprovable beliefs.
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VIDEO: How Michigan public schools survived the pandemic
@gandernewsroom Michigan’s public schools were hit pretty hard during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, funding from the American Rescue Plan Act kept them afloat—and helped them flourish. Here’s how. ♬ original sound – The Gander
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What to know about Trump’s legal issues
The former president’s Manhattan hush money trial began on Monday. All in all, the 2024 Republican presidential nominee faces 91 charges across the four cases he’s been indicted in. He has pleaded not guilty to all of them.
