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The Michigan Senate passed a bill package today that would give more protections to human trafficking victims who work with prosecutors in a case.
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Michigan Republican lawmakers say Governor Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address last night was one of the most partisan they’ve ever heard
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The new year presents a chance for lawmakers to finish priorities they started last year but didn’t get done.Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) predicted swift action on a host of items.
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Democrats were forced to end early to ensure a law would take effect in time to make Michigan the fifth state to hold its presidential primary on Feb. 27
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Adjournment starts the clock ticking on laws that cannot take effect before 90 days have passed. That includes new gun rules, lifting some abortion restrictions and clearing the way for a February presidential primary
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The legislation received heavy pushback from Republicans, who said the package would ultimately come at the expense of rural areas in the state where solar and wind projects are likely to be sited
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One of the bills was finalized by the House vote and will go to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The rest of the bills will go the Michigan Senate.
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The bills would apply to state elected officials and candidates. That includes the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state and legislators
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Kent County incinerator a "carve out" in Michigan Senate clean energy bill.