Commentary - Michigan Advance
WEBSep 10, 2024 · Read commentary from Michigan Advance, a nonprofit news site covering politics, policy and culture in Michigan. Find perspectives on topics such as childcare, immigration, patriotism, and more.
How Michigan legislators and leaders are combating AAPI hate …
WEBJul 18, 2022 · Sen. Lana Theis (R-Brighton) also introduced a measure, Senate Bill 460, that would withhold 5% of a district’s funds if their curriculum includes critical race theory, the 1619 Project or other listed theories which the legislation calls “anti-American and racist.” Meanwhile, the State Board of Education passed a resolution opposing these bills saying they would have a “chilling ...
Trump’s Howell event was a ‘blatant’ violation of Michigan …
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Former President Trump held a political rally disguised as a press conference at a public building in Livingston County, using law enforcement vehicles and officers. A complaint has been filed with the Michigan Bureau of Elections, which could impose fines or jail time for the violators.
Appeals court affirms Michigan’s 2023 income tax rate cut was …
WEBMar 8, 2024 · A three-judge panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals unanimously affirmed that the individual income tax rate should remain at 4.25% for 2023 and 2024, following a decrease last year triggered by an influx of state tax revenue. The ruling was appealed by the Mackinac Center and some GOP lawmakers, who argued for a permanent tax cut.
From pollution to invasive species: Where Michigan’s Great Lakes ...
WEBDec 23, 2023 · The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) this week released its annual report to the Legislature highlighting a variety of efforts to protect and preserve the Great Lakes. The 44-page report prepared by EGLE’s Office of the Great Lakes offers an update on the department’s ongoing work in four of the five […]
Secretary of state reports safe, secure primary election with 1.2M ...
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Jocelyn Benson reports a safe and secure primary election with 1.2 million absentee and early ballots cast. She assures voters that all ballots will be counted fairly and accurately, and the results will reflect their will.
Potential double voting under investigation in Macomb County …
WEBBy: Kyle Davidson - August 17, 2024 6:43 am. Getty Images. Four individuals in St. Clair Shores are under investigation for possible double voting, and could face felony charges according to Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini. St. Clair Shores Clerk Abby Barrett reported the instances of possible double voting in which four individuals cast ...
Column: How boosting the EITC will help Michigan workers and …
WEBJan 28, 2022 · Whitmer proposed to increase the EITC from 6% of the federal credit to 20% of the federal credit, while Sen. Wayne Schmidt has introduced an increase in the state EITC to 30% of the federal credit. This bill would increase the maximum credit from $32.58 to $162.90 for workers without qualifying children and raise the credit from $150 to $700 ...
Princeton Gerrymandering Project grades Michigan’s redistricting …
WEBOct 15, 2021 · The Princeton Gerrymandering Project graded each map on three main metrics of “partisan fairness,” “competitiveness” and “geographic features.”. The program also breaks each district down by minority composition. An “A” grade means the map performs well in a category. “B” is better than average for the category, but bias ...
UAW files federal labor charges against Trump and Elon Musk
WEBAug 13, 2024 · The United Auto Workers Union (UAW) announced Tuesday that it has filed federal charges against former President Donald Trump and Tesla Founder Elon Musk saying the pair illegally threatened and intimidated workers. The remarks the UAW is concerned with stem from a Monday night discussion where Musk, a vocal supporter of Trump, held a two-hour ...
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