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The State of Michigan’s “MI Clean Water Plan” is receiving an extra $290 million for an expansion. Colin Jackson has more.
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Legislation heard in a Michigan House Committee Thursday would give the Secretary of State power to go after campaign finance violations as they’re happening. Colin Jackson has more.
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Michigan House Republicans are focusing on accountability and access to state economic development programs in a new plan unveiled Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.
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Democrats will regain their state House majority after voters filled two vacancies in special elections. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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Two special elections in Michigan today could break the tie between Democrats and Republicans in the state’s House of Representatives. Colin Jackson has more.
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Foreman served as Democratic Representative Felicia Brabec's constituent services director. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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Michigan could soon require a license to practice medical nutrition therapy. As Colin Jackson reports, that’s under a bill heading for the governor.
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The Michigan Legislature will return to Lansing this week following its spring recess. Much of the focus over the next few months will be on the state budget. Rick Pluta reports.
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A policy think tank is calling on Michigan lawmakers to create a new tax credit for some parents of young children. Colin Jackson has more.
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Government can be proactive, reactive, tedious, frustrating, intimidating, confusing and several of those all at once. You might remember "Schoolhouse Rock" and know the basics of how a bill becomes a law. But there is a lot to know how things operate in Lansing. Colin Jackson from the Michigan Public Radio Network has produced a series of stories that digs into the workings of the state Capitol called "Understanding the Legislative Process." Colin talks more about his ongoing project with WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert.