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Lawyers For Man Killed By Grand Rapids Police Officer Raise Questions About Investigative Reports
“Everything about this case raises alarm bells,” said Ben Crump, one of the lawyers representing Da’Quain’s family.
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With Days To Spare, Michigan's Participation In A Medical Licensure Compact Is On Track To Renewal
The state’s participation in a nationwide medical licensure compact was on track Tuesday after the Michigan Senate voted on a 31-0 margin.
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EMILYs List Names Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield As A New Rising Star In Political Leadership
The recently elected mayor of Detroit is one of several nominees for the annual EMILYs List “Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award."
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Republicans Make Case To Exempt Produce Washwater In Michigan From Water Discharge Permitting
Democrats and environmental advocates were skeptical, with some raising concerns that the bill language is too broad.
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Michigan Senate Committee Hears Proposal To Lift State's Same-Sex Marriage Ban: ‘We Cannot Go Back'
“Michigan’s constitution exists to guarantee that every Michigan resident has the same opportunities and dignity,” Kaplan said.
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Whitmer Proposes New Methods For Early Literacy Skills, Housing Reforms To Ensure Ownership
American students are falling behind, Whitmer said, and Michigan students were no exception.
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Allies Applaud Whitmer's Literacy Push As GOP House Looms, Progressives Look For Action
The Michigan Education Association Teachers' Union thanked Whitmer for making early literacy a top priority before she leaves office.
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Gas Cards, Bikes, And Money For Parents Considered In Detroit District's Chronic Absenteeism Fight
Mayor Mary Sheffield has promised to focus on city issues that affect youth and education, such as chronic absenteeism.
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U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Arguments On Whether Line 5 Case Will Proceed In State Court
The court will rule whether the Attorney General's case against Canadian pipeline company Enbridge should proceed in state or federal court.
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University Of Michigan Regents Pressed To Redefine — Not Abandon — Care For Trans Minors
“For over a decade, your doctors have given families like mine more than a roadmap for care,” mother Kim Dorey said. “They gave us options."
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Bipartisan Legislative Push To Boost Affordable Michigan Housing Stock Would Focus On Zoning Reform
A focus on bipartisanship to fix the problem was a major theme for the lawmakers who supported the package.
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In Wake Of FDA Hearings On Mifepristone, Michigan Doctor Raises Alarm On Limiting Access
Sen. Josh Hawley also told POLITICO that FDA Commissioner Marty Makary did not give legislators a timeline for completion of the review.
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The Children Of Dilley
Ariana Velasquez was in an immigrant detention center in Dilley, Texas, with her mother for 45 days when I managed to get in to meet her.
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Slotkin Speaks Out Following Failed Grand Jury Indictment, Saying Citizens ‘Upheld The Rule Of Law'
“Hopefully, this ends this politicized investigation for good,” Slotkin said, later calling the decision a victory for the Constitution.
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Report: One ICE Facility To Expand, Two More To Be Established In Michigan
ICE did not respond to a request for confirmation of these new and expanded locations.
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Whitmer Signs Off On School Cell Phone Ban Set For Next Fall
“Ending phone use during class time is common sense and prevents kids from reaching their full potential,” Gov. Whitmer said.
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Benson Tops Fundraising In Final 2025 Filings, Cox Holds Biggest Campaign War Chest
Fmr. Attorney General Mike Cox, a Republican, finished the year with the most cash on hand, over $4.1 mil, compared to Benson’s $3.5 mil.
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States That Once Led In Child Vaccination Fall As They Expand Exemptions
Other states like Florida, Idaho, Louisiana and Montana are also pushing the envelope on vaccine choice.
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McMorrow Shows Signs Of Growing Strength In U.S. Senate Primary With New Polling
For McMorrow, the survey is a big boost.
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Communities, Researchers Measure Ice Thickness On The Great Lakes
Scientists are asking for help from the public this winter to measure how thick the ice is on the Great Lakes and inland lakes.
