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House bills would exempt UP gas generators from clean energy legislation
One of the first bills introduced this year in the Michigan House would make exceptions for some Upper Peninsula natural gas power generators in the state’s clean energy law.
House committee opens hearings on minimum wage, sick leave initiatives
A Republican-led state House special committee opened hearings Tuesday on scaling back parts of an initiative to increase the state minimum wage and guarantee workers paid sick leave.
Michigan’s 103rd Legislature begins in Lansing: here’s what you need to know
The 103rd Michigan Legislature is underway with a handover of authority in the Michigan House to Republicans and a strong signal of how the new majority plans to manage its power.
Greenlash And The Enshittification Of America
Enshittification is a work coined by Cory Doctorow in 2022. It seems to perfectly capture the mood of the United States today.
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Michigan tax revenue up, but economic unknowns loom
Michigan has a projected tax surplus. Democrats say that shows theyâve built a strong economy. Republicans say give it back to taxpayers….
New Mich. House speaker talks first bills, taking charge, working with Dems in first news conference
The new Speaker of the Michigan House says he hopes to see new minimum wage and sick leave policies pass within “the next few weeks.”
Michigan Democratsâ pension, retirement bills in limbo amid GOP âlegal reviewâ
Michigan Democrats approved the bills last month but didnât send them to the governor. House Republicans arenât doing it for them….
Mich. Legislature heads into new session with divided control
Michigan’s new legislative session begins Wednesday with Republicans now in control of the state House. Democrats are still in charge of the Senate and governor’s office.
US Puts CATL On Military Blacklist
At the request of the Defense Department, CATL and Tencent have been placed on a blacklist by the US government.
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Candidates compete for MI Democratic Party chair position
Candidates in the race to become the next leader of the Michigan Democratic Party are jockeying for position ahead of next year’s party convention.