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Three Constitutional Amendments Appear on Your Nov. 8 Ballot–Here’s a Rundown
by Julia Forrest, Michigan Advance
The Michigan Board of Canvassers last week approved ballot language for three statewide proposals before voters.
Here’s what the constitutional amendments will do and the language that will…
Through Executive Directive, Whitmer Aims to Lower Costs, and Manufacture Insulin in Michigan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive to determine how the State of Michigan can lower the cost of insulin, including by developing its own manufacturing capabilities. Michigan is home to over 912,000…
Half of Washtenaw County Republican Voters Supported Trump-Backed Candidate for Governor
Fifty percent of Washtenaw County Republican voters cast their votes for Trump-backed gubernatorial challenger Tudor Dixon. The Associated Press has called the primary in favor of Dixon who captured 40.2 percent of the 871,863 votes cast…
Bill Would Ban Sanctuary Cities in Michigan
by Genevieve O'Gara
In 2017, Ann Arbor City Council instructed the AAPD to stop collecting information pertaining to the immigration status of individuals. Council did not pass a resolution proclaiming Ann Arbor a "sanctuary city."…
Michigan Launches ‘988’ Behavioral Health Crisis Helpline
by Kyle Davidson, Michigan Advance
State officials on Thursday announced that Michigan would join the nation in using a new number, 988, to connect residents experiencing behavioral health crises with resources.
In 2020,…
Washtenaw County Reps Who’ve Missed the Most Votes in Lansing
by P.D. Lesko
Michigan's legislators are among the highest paid in the nation. Currently, legislators in our state receive a base pay of $79,650, plus another $12,000 annually for expenses. Leadership positions receive added…
Endorsements in Washtenaw County Political Races Hide Political Truths From Voters
Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton.
Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton has endorsed Ann Arbor City Council candidates, as well as County Commissioner Sue Shink, who's in a three-way primary race for a seat in the Michigan…
House GOP Block Dem Efforts to Vote on Abortion Access Bills
by Allison R. Donohue, Michigan Advance
During the first session since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, House Democrats attempted Thursday night to bring bills to the floor for a roll call vote that would…
Do You Qualify? Over 1M in Michigan Have Health Coverage Through State-Funded Healthy Michigan Program
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Healthy Michigan Plan is now providing health care coverage to 1,000,456 million Michiganders, marking the first time more than one million people have opted for affordable and accessible…
$431M Waived for UIA in Federal Pandemic Overpayments for 55,000 in Michigan
by Scott McClallen
(The Center Square) – The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency says it will waive about $431 million it overpaid to more than 55,000 Michiganders in federal pandemic unemployment benefits.
About $11 million will…