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Michigan House Republicans are focusing on accountability and access to state economic development programs in a new plan unveiled Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.
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Earth Day 2024 is right around the corner, and this year’s theme is “Planet vs. Plastics.” Advocates are calling for a global reduction of 60% in plastics manufacturing to protect the environment and human health. The Ann Arbor-based Ecology Center has been advocating for the introduction and passage of five bills in Michigan that will add teeth to plastic regulation in several important areas. Ecology Center director Mike Garfield joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss our future with plastics.
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Democrats will regain their state House majority after voters filled two vacancies in special elections. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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Two special elections in Michigan today could break the tie between Democrats and Republicans in the state’s House of Representatives. Colin Jackson has more.
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Foreman served as Democratic Representative Felicia Brabec's constituent services director. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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Michigan could soon require a license to practice medical nutrition therapy. As Colin Jackson reports, that’s under a bill heading for the governor.
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A bill heard before a Michigan Senate committee would make it easier for residents to join the state’s “Pesticide Notification Registry.” Colin Jackson has more.
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The Michigan Legislature will return to Lansing this week following its spring recess. Much of the focus over the next few months will be on the state budget. Rick Pluta reports.
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A policy think tank is calling on Michigan lawmakers to create a new tax credit for some parents of young children. Colin Jackson has more.
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Government can be proactive, reactive, tedious, frustrating, intimidating, confusing and several of those all at once. You might remember "Schoolhouse Rock" and know the basics of how a bill becomes a law. But there is a lot to know how things operate in Lansing. Colin Jackson from the Michigan Public Radio Network has produced a series of stories that digs into the workings of the state Capitol called "Understanding the Legislative Process." Colin talks more about his ongoing project with WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert.