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Despite cracks in Republican gun-rights wall, differences between states widen

There have been a few cracks in the predictable pattern of Republican-controlled states loosening gun laws while Democratic states tighten them in recent weeks

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

Going green: Nel Hydrogen to build in Michigan, work with GM

The green hydrogen company Nel announced plans Wednesday to build a massive new plant in Michigan as it works with General Motors to drive down the cost of hydrogen

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

Company seeks first-time restart of shuttered nuclear plant

A company hopes to restore a dead nuclear power plant to life for the first time in the U.S. The Palisades plant in southwestern Michigan closed in May 2022

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

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Biden Launches 2024 Bid, Betting Record Will Top Age Worries

President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to "finish the job" he began when he was sworn in to office and to set aside their concerns about extending the run of America’s oldest president for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 25, 2023

Biden announces 2024 re-election campaign

President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to “finish the job” he began when he was sworn in to office and to set aside their concerns about extending the run of America’s oldest president for…

France 24 · Apr 25, 2023

Minnesota to join at least 4 other states in protecting transgender care this year

In 2023, a record number of states have passed rules or legislation to eliminate youth gender-affirming care, but a record number of states have also moved to protect care for trans youth and adults.

WEKU · Apr 21, 2023

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Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023

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Michigan Senate passes 'red flag' legislation allowing for gun seizures from at-risk owners

LANSING, Mich. — A bill that would allow Michigan police agencies to seize guns owned by those deemed a threat to themselves or others passed the state Senate Wednesday and is headed to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk for final approval.

Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023

Prominent Boogaloo boy pleads guilty following probe that raised extremism concerns

DETROIT — Timothy Teagan, a prominent member of the far-right anti-government Boogaloo movement, pleaded guilty to gun- and drug-related charges Wednesday following an investigation by FBI counterterrorism investigators and could spend 13 months in federal prison.

Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023

Whitmer signs stricter background check, safe storage bills

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation that will enact safe storage requirements for firearms and universal background checks for gun sales

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Whitmer signs gun control bills passed in response to deadly MSU shooting

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bills to combat gun violence Thursday, two months after a mass shooting on the campus of Michigan State University left three students dead and five injured.

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023

‘We will not cave’: governors stockpile abortion drugs as access is threatened

Massachusetts, California and Washington pledge to provide medication after a federal judge invalidated 23-year FDA approval

The Guardian - US · Apr 11, 2023

Newly elected United Auto Workers leader strikes militant tone ahead of contract talks

The UAW has a new president, Shawn Fain, who is promising a return to aggressive political activity by the union, along with a tougher approach with auto companies.

WEKU · Apr 7, 2023

DeSantis lays out Florida as blueprint for Republican success in Michigan speech

MIDLAND, Mich. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis touted recent GOP victories in the sunshine state as a roadmap for national Republican wins as he spoke Thursday to a packed crowd of Michigan Republicans.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023

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The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

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The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

GOP's DeSantis visits Whitmer's Michigan, the 'anti-Florida'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is going to the northern Michigan community of Midland for a county GOP event Thursday before heading to speak at Hillsdale College

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023

'Slay a zombie': Whitmer signs repeal of 1931 abortion ban

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, surrounded by a packed room of pink-wearing lawmakers, advocates, doctors and stakeholders, on Wednesday signed legislation to repeal Michigan's 1931 abortion ban.

Zenger · Apr 5, 2023

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) Signs Labor Bill Package, Repealing Michigan’s Right-to-work Law

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed three labor policy bills on March 24, including a bill repealing the state’s 2012 right-to-work law.

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The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Whitmer strikes 1931 abortion ban from Michigan law

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Wednesday repealing Michigan's abortion ban from 1931 that made it a crime to assist in an abortion

Ballotpedia · Mar 31, 2023

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signs labor bill package, repealing Michigan’s right-to-work law

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed three labor policy bills on March 24, including a bill repealing the state’s 2012 right-to-work law. Votes for all three Democratic-sponsored bills were along party lines.

Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2023

UAW VP: 'We have to start punching back' to save Jeep plant in Illinois

DETROIT — A vice president of the United Auto Workers made an impassioned call Tuesday to save an indefinitely idled Jeep plant in Illinois on day two of the Detroit-based union's bargaining convention.

Tribune News Service · Mar 25, 2023

Legislature's three-month sprint reflects sea change in Michigan policy, politics

LANSING, Mich. — The Democratic majorities in the House and Senate in their first three months of session have ditched a right-to-work law, revived the prevailing wage for state construction projects, scrapped an abortion ban, boosted low-income tax credits and cut taxes on residents receiving pensions.

Salon · Mar 25, 2023

Michigan returns to real democracy

Elections matter: Michigan rejected GOP extremism, and the Democrats' "trifecta" has already created real change

Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2023

Gov. Whitmer signs bills to repeal right to work, restore prevailing wage

LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered two significant victories for Michigan labor unions Friday by signing a repeal of the 2012 right-to-work law and a reinstatement of the prevailing wage standard for state-funded construction projects.

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023

Michigan 1st state in decades to repeal 'right-to-work' law

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation to repeal the state's decade-old “right-to-work” law, which was passed by a Republican-controlled Legislature

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