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The Michigan Senate approved major parts of its clean energy plan. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Michigan Senate approved a bill Thursday to update laws to reflect the reproductive rights amendment adopted last year by voters. The measure was adopted along party lines. Rick Pluta reports.
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Out-of-state teachers can now have their certifications recognized in Michigan. Colin Jackson has more.
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Michigan’s ban against racial discrimination would extend to “traits historically associated with race” under a bill that passed the Michigan Senate Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.
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The state Senate gave final approval Thursday to a bill that would prohibit discrimination against people who’ve had an abortion. As we hear from Rick Pluta, it’s part of plans to implement the abortion rights amendment to the state constitution.
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There is a growing commitment to put equity at the fore in our governance. Democrats are in control in Lansing for the first time in 40 years and plan to further those efforts, including in the areas of environmental justice and sustainability. In the April edition of "1st Friday Focus on the Environment," WEMU’s David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak, wanted to find out what that will look like. They asked Democratic State Senator, Erika Geiss for her insights.
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There is a growing commitment to put equity at the fore in our governance. Democrats are in control in Lansing for the first time in 40 years and plan to further those efforts, including in the areas of environmental justice and sustainability. In the April edition of "1st Friday Focus on the Environment," WEMU’s David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak, wanted to find out what that will look like. They asked Democratic State Senator, Erika Geiss for her insights.
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The state Senate adopted bills Wednesday to repeal Michigan’s dormant abortion ban. This clears the way for the bills to go to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Rick Pluta reports.
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Michigan is on its way toward sweeping changes in its criminal justice system. The State House passed a large package of legislation Wednesday. The bills…