Michigan House of Representatives

The decision caused outrage and confusion among lawmakers and funding recipients who had been counting on those state funds

Representative Kristian Grant (D-Grand Rapids) said anti-bias training helps health care workers make good decisions, often in crisis situations

Physicians across the state signed a letter in support of a new bill package that would help protect vaccine access in the state and give parents information about vaccine rates in schools

Democrats on the committee largely resisted the legislation

Sen. Majority Leader Winnie Brinks called the appeal “a waste of the court’s time and a distraction from the important work at hand.”

Research has shown fewer Michigan children are receiving vaccines in recent years.

The bill cleared the House Elections Committee last month on a party-line vote and is now awaiting action on the House floor.

The Republican lawmakers are asking for federal monitoring of next year's August primary and the November general election

Michigan stopped requiring providers to report abortion data to the state last year after a law change

The House bills are expected to be introduced this week. State Senator Thomas Albert introduced his own 53-bill plan for getting rid of the MEDC last week