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Michigan Politics

AT THE CAPITOL | New MI law to provide tax credit to live organ donors

Crime

'WE'LL FIGHT TO OUR GRAVE' | Families of Oxford school shooting victims call for state investigation

While both the shooter and his parents have since been sentenced in connection to the events of that day in late 2021, these families are still asking for change.
Michigan Politics

Some Arab Americans who voted for Trump are concerned about his picks for key positions

Trump's selections have prompted mixed reactions among Arab Americans and Muslims in Michigan, which went for Trump along with all six other battleground states.
Michigan Politics

Expert shares what Trump's plan to close the U.S. Department of Education will mean

On the campaign trail, Trump unveiled his plans to eliminate the Department of Education because of what he said is an overreach from the agency.
Michigan Politics

Senate bills aim to expand Michigan's bottle deposit law

The legislation would expand the types of beverage containers that are returnable and set up new community funds to utilize unclaimed deposits.
Michigan Politics

Democrats seek to change how sexual education is taught in Michigan public schools

The bill would require that only "medically accurate" information be taught taught to students.
Michigan Politics

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says next year will be his last in office; mum on his plans afterward

Mike Duggan says the coming year will be his last as Detroit mayor.
Michigan Politics

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says next year will be his last in office

Mike Duggan says the coming year will be his last as Detroit mayor.
Michigan Politics

Grand Rapids City Commission approves hotel lodging tax money for soccer stadium construction bond, following Kent County commission's lead

When the county board decided last week to use money from the tax to make payments toward a $100 million bond for the project, the decision wasn't unanimous.
Michigan Politics

PROPOSAL PUSHBACK | Grand Rapids debates 'transformational' skyline towers proposal

If approved, the plan is expected to revitalize a plot off of the intersection of Market and Fulton. But not everyone thinks the current proposal is a good idea.
Michigan Politics

Fresh concerns swirl in MI over future of same-sex marriages, following results of Nov. 5 election

While some have believed same-sex marriage in America is a settled issue, the results of last week's election are sparking fresh concerns for some in the community.
National Politics

Trump breaks GOP losing streak in nation's largest majority-Arab city with a pivotal final week

Local leaders warned that Arab American voters would turn against them if the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war didn’t change.