Politics
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VIDEO: Gilchrist: Reproductive rights are still at risk in 2024, even in Michigan
@gandernewsroom Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist said a recent lawsuit filed by an anti-abortion group could upend access to reproductive care—even in Michigan, where it’s protected under the state Constitution. Read more at the link in bio. ♬ original sound – The Gander Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist said a recent lawsuit filed by an anti-abortion group…
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VIDEO: Benson urges congress: Protect elections from AI
@gandernewsroom Last year, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation that requires political ads generated with artificial intelligence to include a clear disclosure statement, as well as bills that created new criminal penalties for those who fail to adhere to the new advertising laws. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is now urging Congress to take similar…
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Court approves new Michigan House district map
A three-judge federal court panel has affirmed new boundaries drawn by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission for some state House seats.
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Biden administration will lend $1.5B to restart Michigan nuclear power plant
The federal government will provide a $1.5 billion loan to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan, officials announced Wednesday.
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Prescription drugs are getting cheaper for seniors thanks to Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act
When Biden signed the legislation in 2022, it did a number of things. Now, the legislation’s changes to the Medicare program will help beneficiaries save money.
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VIDEO: Michigan Dems pass new legislation to protect reproductive healthcare
@gandernewsroom What’s in the new fertility and IVF protection bills that were passed in the Michigan Senate this week? State Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) explains—and you can read more at the link in bio. . . . . . .. . . #Michigan #reproductiverights #reproductivejustice #ivf ♬ original sound – The Gander What’s in the…
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Whitmer and Nessel say abortion pill case is part of continued attacks on reproductive rights
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel are blasting Republican-led attempts to restrict mifepristone.
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Granholm announces EV battery training program in Lansing
A $5 million investment from the US Department of Energy is set to support up to five new training programs and boost the electric vehicle battery supply chain.
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Supreme Court hears oral arguments in major abortion access case
Tuesday’s hearing marks the first time the right-wing Court has listened to a case relating to abortion access since their decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022.
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VIDEO: Michigan State Rep. says surrogacy is the ‘only option’ she has to have children due to cancer diagnoses
@gandernewsroom The Michigan Family Protection Act, a set of bills aimed at fortifying parental rights in IVF and surrogacy, is gaining momentum in the Michigan legislature. Michigan is the only state in the US that prohibits paid surrogacy contracts, complicating paths to parenthood for many families. This legislation aims to change that by repealing the…
