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U.S. Transportation Security Administration officers discovered 3D-printed replica firearms in a carry-on bag at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on February 20, 2020.
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Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Senate passes ‘ghost gun’ bills; Detroit offers warming centers + more

Hernz Laguerre December 13, 2024

The Michigan Senate has passed a bill that bans the sales and possession of “ghost guns.” Ghost guns are guns...

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U.S. Transportation Security Administration officers discovered 3D-printed replica firearms in a carry-on bag at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on February 20, 2020.
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Michigan Senate committee OKs ‘ghost gun’ regulations

Rick Pluta December 11, 2024

A state Senate committee adopted legislation Tuesday that would implement new firearm restrictions meant to make it easier to trace...

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A Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency office in Grand Rapids.
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Michigan Senate approves unemployment extension

Colin Jackson December 6, 2024

Michigan residents could see their unemployment benefits grow under bills that passed the state Senate Thursday. The legislation would extend the...

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Detroit Evening Report: State legislators introduce bills to require inclusive history lessons in schools

Sascha Raiyn November 27, 2024

Democratic state senators introduced two bills on Tuesday that would require Michigan schools to teach more inclusive history lessons.Subscribe to...

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Inside the Michigan Capitol building.
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Detroit Evening Report: Child labor bills get first state Senate committee hearing

Colin Jackson, Sascha Raiyn October 8, 2024

A bill package getting a hearing Tuesday before the Michigan Senate Labor Committee would create more oversight of child labor...

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Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) speaking at the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago.
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Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow on her DNC speech, future priorities for the state

Russ McNamara August 20, 2024

Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) received some rare time on a national platform Monday night at the Democratic...

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FILE - The Michigan State Capitol is photographed, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Lansing.
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MichMash: Setting the budget for the 2025 fiscal year

Hernz Laguerre May 10, 2024

The Michigan House and Senate are creating their versions of the budget for the 2025 fiscal year. MichMash host Cheyna...

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Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.), at WDET Studios.
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Former Rep. Peter Meijer ends his longshot bid for the GOP nomination in Michigan’s Senate race

Associated Press April 29, 2024

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Former Rep. Peter Meijer withdrew his name from the U.S. Senate race in Michigan on Friday,...

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FILE - The Michigan State Capitol is photographed, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Lansing.
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MichMash: Campaign season shifts gears as filing deadline passes

Hernz Laguerre April 26, 2024

Tuesday’s campaign filing deadline has passed, and 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives on the ballot are up...

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Quentin Messer (left), chief executive and economic competitiveness officer with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, joined "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Zach Gorchow to discuss the state of economic development in Michigan.
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MichMash: Michigan Senate passes significant action for economic development

Hernz Laguerre March 22, 2024

The Michigan Senate is looking to build the state's economy through tax incentives. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News...

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Bill package to revamp economic incentive programs pass Michigan Senate

Colin Jackson March 21, 2024

The Michigan Senate wrapped up its last in-person day before its spring break this week by passing a flurry of economic development legislation....

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Rotunda east door clock in the U.S. Capitol.
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Daylight Saving debate hits Michigan Legislature

Colin Jackson March 11, 2024

As Michiganders adjust to the “spring forward” daylight saving schedule that started on Sunday, some state lawmakers are working to...

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