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Flint Mayor Karen Weaver will return to Lansing for a second day today to meet with legislative leaders.Weaver is welcoming President Obama’s decision to…
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State Senator Virgil Smith has submitted his resignation from the Legislature as he begins a 10-month jail sentence. The second-term Detroit Democrat…
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The state Senate could expel Senator Virgil Smith if he does not resign. Smith was sentenced Monday to ten months in jail and five years probation for…
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A bill making it harder to put issues on the statewide ballot has cleared the state Senate on a party-line vote.Republican state lawmakers are…
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The Michigan Senate has adopted a $30 million emergency spending measure to help Flint residents with their water bills. Governor Rick Snyder asked for…
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Legislation meant to stop teacher “sickout” protests is one step closer to becoming law. Bills meant to crack down on teacher “sickout” protests are…
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Democrats in the state Legislature say lawmakers should get an opportunity to question people under oath about the Flint water crisis.They’ve introduced a…
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Republicans say a $28 million emergency appropriation for Flint should come with some accountability measures to make sure that money is spent wisely.The…
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A state Senate committee has adopted a Republican proposal to scrap prevailing union wage requirements on publicly funded construction projects. The bills…
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The state Senate will move forward with legislation to end prevailing wage requirements in Michigan. The state and many communities require that workers…