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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.

Tribune News Service · Mar 25, 2023

Michigan leaders promise quick action to combat gun violence: 'Now is the time'

LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan's other Democratic leaders promised supporters of measures aimed at combating gun violence they would take action "in short order" Wednesday during a rally outside the state Capitol.

Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2023

Democrats control Michigan for the first time in 40 years. They want gun control

Having been blocked by Republican legislatures on regulation in the past, Michigan Democrats are forging ahead on tighter gun restrictions after the shooting at Michigan State.

WEKU · Feb 16, 2023

Abortion ruling could spur 'political earthquake' ahead of pivotal Michigan election

LANSING, Mich. — A landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that ended a nationwide constitutional right to abortion shook the political landscape in Michigan with Democrats contending the decision will energize their party less than five months ahead of a pivotal midterm election.

Tribune News Service · Jun 25, 2022

Gov. Whitmer promises 'transparent, independent' probe of Grand Rapids shooting

LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vowed Wednesday afternoon that the Michigan State Police will conduct a "transparent, independent investigation" into a Grand Rapids police officer's fatal shooting of 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya.

Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2022