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A few dozen union activists and others marched at a construction site in Ann Arbor on Wednesday calling for a boycott of United Electrical Contractors. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the story.
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Landlords could not discriminate against tenants or prospective tenants who use housing vouchers or some other type of public assistance to pay the rent under bills adopted early today by the Legislature. Rick Pluta reports.
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The City of Ann Arbor is considering a reparations program to remediate historical injustices. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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A Michigan bill heard in committee Wednesday would stop drugmakers from discriminating against groups covered under a federal drug pricing program. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Ypsilanti City Council will hold a pair of public hearings tonight regarding ordinances proposed by the Human Relations Commission. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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It could become illegal in Michigan to deny renting to someone because of their source of income. That's under a bill package heading for the full state House of Representatives. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Ann Arbor City Council unanimously approved a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel/Hamas war at last night’s meeting. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more on the decision.
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Michigan bills to defend Indigenous cultural expression in schools could soon advance out of committee. Colin Jackson has more.
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A bill to outlaw discrimination against traits associated with race—including hair texture and related styles like locs, braids and twists—became Michigan law Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.
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Legislation to toughen Michigan’s laws against harassment based on factors like race or religion made it out of a House committee Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.