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First-ever Financial Disclosures In; Specifics Lacking
Monday, April 15, 2024

Lawmakers and statewide officers were required to file financial disclosures on Monday for the first time in state history, though the specifics of the filings were limited as officials for the most part don't need to report specific amounts of income.

Senate Committee Considers Repealing LGBTQ 'Panic Defense'
Thursday, March 14, 2024

The discovery that someone is LGBTQ could not be used as justification for the commission of a crime under a bill discussed by a Senate panel on Thursday.

MSAE Hosts Non-Quadrant Quadrant Policy Roundtable
Tuesday, March 12, 2024

One fourth of the Legislature's leadership quadrant was represented at the Michigan Society of Association Executives' annual Public Policy Roundtable on Tuesday.

Dems Stress Importance Of IVF After Alabama Ruling
Friday, March 1, 2024

People who need access to reproductive care are safe in Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer said in a statement earlier this week in response to the Alabama Supreme Court decision that found embryos are "extrauterine children," complicating access to in vitro fertilization in that state.

Licensure Of Registered Dietitians Sees Split Senate Panel Testimony
Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Senators heard divided testimony Wednesday on a bill that would establish licensure for registered dietitian nutritionists to practice nutrition therapy.

Advocates, Experts Split On Expansion Of Veterinary Video-Chats
Monday, February 5, 2024

Delilah, the 13-year-old cat of Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia) had to visit a veterinarian every time it got a respiratory infection.

Capitol Evacuated Following Security Threat
Wednesday, January 3, 2024

The Capitol building was evacuated Wednesday morning in response to a threat emailed to the general account for the Michigan State Capitol Commission , the Department of State Police said.

Pohutsky: House Dems United, Hoping To Be Productive In Early '24
Friday, December 15, 2023

Rep. Laurie Pohutsky said Friday she believes House Democrats remain united despite occasional differences on policy and her hope is that members can remain productive while the chamber operates under a partisan tie in the opening months of 2024.

Final Piece Of Reproductive Health Act Signed Into Law
Monday, December 11, 2023

With the flourish of a pink pen, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the final bill passed as part of the Reproductive Rights Act package into law on Monday.

Whitmer Signs Parts Of Reproductive Health Act; Main Bill Still To Come
Tuesday, November 21, 2023

LIVONIA – Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed eight of nine bills repealing some restrictions on abortion, but left out the main piece of legislation needed for the rest to take effect due to tie bars.

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