From Bridge Michigan (Guest Commentary by Chuck Warpehoski who is the Program Director for Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration): When Governor Whitmer announced her budget recommendations for 2024-2025, it was with wind in her sails on public safety. The...
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PRESS HIT: Michigan AG argues Line 5 case should be heard in state court
From WDIV 4 (Clickondetroit.com): CINCINNATI – The fate of a 70-year-old oil pipeline that runs through the Straits of Mackinac was debated in court on Thursday, March 21. The hearing was over which court -- federal or state -- will hear Michigan’s case to have the...
PRESS HIT: Mich. environmental advocates promote ‘polluter pay’ laws in the wake of pollution incidents
From Detroit News: Trenton ― Environmental advocates and two local politicians are pushing for the passage of polluter pay laws in Michigan in the wake of two high-profile pollution incidents in Metro Detroit. "We must have stronger laws to hold polluters financially...
PRESS HIT: 3 big changes Whitmer proposed in State of the State, plus 3 she avoided
3 big changes Whitmer proposed in State of the State, plus 3 she avoided While Gov. Gretchen Whitmer outlined some new policy priorities Wednesday in her State of the State address, she left unmentioned some of her previously stated goals. Here's a look at some of the...
PRESS HIT: Growing Michigan Medicine union adds 600 to workforce of healthcare professionals
Growing Michigan Medicine union adds 600 to workforce of healthcare professionals ANN ARBOR, MI - More than 600 patient rehabilitation specialists at University of Michigan Health are now represented by one of the hospital’s growing unions, officials said Wednesday....
PRESS HIT: Michigan cosmetology school agrees to $2.8M settlement in an unpaid labor dispute
Michigan cosmetology school agrees to $2.8M settlement in an unpaid labor dispute DETROIT (AP) — A judge has approved a $2.8 million settlement in a dispute over unpaid work performed by aspiring hair stylists at a Michigan cosmetology school. Roughly 1,500 people...