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2 bills aim to increase transparency in Lansing by subjecting top officials to FOIA requests
Read full article: 2 bills aim to increase transparency in Lansing by subjecting top officials to FOIA requestsDemocratic House Speaker Joe Tate of Detroit presided over an empty House chamber before adjourning Wednesday.
Republican Michigan lawmaker loses staff and committee assignment after online racist post
Read full article: Republican Michigan lawmaker loses staff and committee assignment after online racist postA Republican lawmaker in Michigan has lost his committee assignment and staff, days after posting an image of a racist ideology on social media.
Opinion piece about Detroit suburb is 'racist and Islamophobic,' Democrats say
Read full article: Opinion piece about Detroit suburb is 'racist and Islamophobic,' Democrats sayTwo Democratic lawmakers have introduced a resolution condemning an op-ed piece that called a Detroit suburb “America's jihad capital.”.
New Michigan plan would cut retirement tax, offer inflation relief to taxpayers
Read full article: New Michigan plan would cut retirement tax, offer inflation relief to taxpayersMichigan’s Democratic governor and legislative leaders are proposing a plan to cut retirement tax and provide relief to Michiganders amid high inflation.
Governor Whitmer unvieled new plan for Michigan during State of the State address
Read full article: Governor Whitmer unvieled new plan for Michigan during State of the State addressWednesday was Lansing’s biggest night as powerbrokers and politicos from across the state descended on the capital for the governor’s State of the State address.
Historical moment as Michigan’s first Black Speaker of the House is sworn in, laid out first bills
Read full article: Historical moment as Michigan’s first Black Speaker of the House is sworn in, laid out first billsWednesday marked a historic moment in Michigan’s history as Michigan’s first Black Speaker of the House, Joe Tate, gaveled in the state’s newly minted state legislature.
Here’s what to expect from Michigan Legislature in 2023
Read full article: Here’s what to expect from Michigan Legislature in 2023A new year and new control in the Michigan Legislature as for the first time in 40 years, Democrats will hold the State House of Republicans, State Senate, and Governor’s office.
Historic day in Lansing: Democrats make 2 groundbreaking picks for leadership
Read full article: Historic day in Lansing: Democrats make 2 groundbreaking picks for leadershipFollowing the Democrat's big win during the midterm election, where they gained majorities in both chambers, there are two groundbreaking picks regarding leadership.
Michigan Senate Democrats pick first female majority leader after election flip
Read full article: Michigan Senate Democrats pick first female majority leader after election flipMichigan Democrats are ushering in a new era of legislative leadership by selecting Winnie Brinks as the Senate’s first female majority leader and Joe Tate as the first Black House speaker.
Leadership changes coming in Lansing after Democrats flip Michigan House, Senate
Read full article: Leadership changes coming in Lansing after Democrats flip Michigan House, SenateWhile everyone was consumed with watching the results of the top-of-the-ticket races Tuesday night, the real change was happening farther down the ballot as Michigan Democrats seized power in both legislative chambers.
Michigan lawmakers introduce plan to allow alcohol sales at college football, basketball, hockey games
Read full article: Michigan lawmakers introduce plan to allow alcohol sales at college football, basketball, hockey gamesMichigan lawmakers have introduced a new plan that would allow alcohol to be sold at college football, basketball, and hockey games.
Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency partners with Meijer to provide emergency relief to veterans for groceries
Read full article: Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency partners with Meijer to provide emergency relief to veterans for groceriesDETROIT The Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency (MVAA) has partnered with Meijer to provide emergency relief vouchers to veterans for groceries and personal care items. A base amount of $25,000 is available to counties through the County Veteran Service Fund (CVSF) Emergency Relief grant. Some came home wounded in defense of our country, while others returned with scars that cant be seen. Many veterans face unique challenges that are only compounded by the COVID-19 crisis, and Im happy to see the MVAA recognizing those needs and providing additional support.The vouchers are valid through Sept. 30, 2020. Veterans inquiring about receiving vouchers should contact their local county office or call 1-800-MICH-VET.