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Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist addresses the media and community stakeholders at Gleaners Community Food Bank on Thursday, Dec. 14.
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Tax rebate checks coming to 700K Michigan households early next year

Russ McNamara December 15, 2023

About 700,000 families in Michigan can expect tax rebate checks from the state averaging approximately $550 starting on Feb. 13,...

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The emergency room at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
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MichMash: Loophole in law discouraging threats against health workers has some worried

Hernz Laguerre December 14, 2023

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last week signed legislation to increase fines for people who assault health care workers, but some...

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FILE - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs proposed legislation into law in Dec. 2023.
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Detroit Evening Report: Gov. Whitmer signs language access bills into law

Nargis Rahman December 11, 2023

Two new state laws aim to help more than 900,000 people in Michigan who are not proficient English speakers. House...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) says she hopes new laws to toughen penalties for threatening or assaulting health care workers will inspire more people to become medical professionals.
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Whitmer signs new laws to discourage threats and violence against health workers

Rick Pluta December 7, 2023

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hopes tougher laws will help stem the growth of threats and violence against health care workers. She...

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“Pessimism is pointless,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as she prepared to sign the legislation to enact Michigan’s new climate law. Critics say it seizes power from local governments to regulate solar farms and wind turbines.
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Gov. Whitmer signs landmark energy law

Rick Pluta November 29, 2023

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a landmark energy law in Detroit on Tuesday that sets an ambitious goal for Michigan to...

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MichMash: Legislature approves use of AI gun protection software at State Capitol

Hernz Laguerre November 24, 2023

The Michigan legislature is adding AI technology to the State Capitol to prevent any potential threats inside the capitol building....

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Michigan state capitol building.
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Supporters: Language access bills a potential ‘gamechanger’

Colin Jackson November 23, 2023

Michigan bills awaiting the governor’s signature would require government agencies to provide language-access services for people with limited English proficiency....

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MichMash: What’s to come for Michigan House Democrats after election shakeup?

Hernz Laguerre November 14, 2023

This month's elections were relatively low-key, but they still point to some trends that will impact our state next year...

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The three legacy plates will replicate ones used during specific time frames, including a red, white and blue plate issued in 1976 for the U.S. Bicentennial, a black plate issued from 1979 to 1983, and a blue plate issued from 1983 to 2007.
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State Legislature votes to reissue 3 vintage Michigan license plates

Quinn Klinefelter November 13, 2023

Michigan motorists could soon see a bit more variety on their vehicles after Michigan lawmakers passed a bill that will...

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Wayne State University will receive a $30 million capital grant from state lawmakers for a new law school facility, school officials announced this week.
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Detroit Evening Report: Wayne State receives $30M grant for new law school

Hernz Laguerre November 9, 2023

Wayne State University is getting a major investment from state lawmakers for a new law facility, the university announced this...

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Michigan State Capitol
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Detroit Today: Why Michigan faces political deadlock after Tuesday’s elections

Detroit Today November 8, 2023

Two Democratic members of the Michigan House of Representatives won their respective mayoral races on Tuesday, reducing the Democrats’ two-member...

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Michigan Senate
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Senate sends Reproductive Health Act bills to governor

Colin Jackson November 8, 2023

Michigan bills known as the Reproductive Health Act could soon be on their way to the governor. The legislation aims...

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