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Many businesses in northern Michigan and the UP can apply for economic relief because their counties are already under drought declarations. But other parts of the state can’t tap into those funds
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The numbers predict the country as a whole to begin experiencing a natural population decrease, starting in 2038. The overall population decline in Michigan is still expected, even if more people enter the state than leave it in the coming decades
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In it Whitmer will share details on how handling the global pandemic led to her being the target of a kidnapping plot. She also will discuss her high-profile bouts with former President Donald Trump during his time in office
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The signing of the amended accommodations tax Act allows Kent County to raise the maximum lodging excise tax from 5% to 8%. Kent County voters will need to approve it
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The new laws will allow automatic custody rights for couples that use a paid surrogate to carry a pregnancy
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she’s concerned a Supreme Court ruling could supersede all or part of the reproductive rights amendment to the Michigan Constitution that was adopted by voters in 2022
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The Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative is addressing the state’s early childhood educator shortage with a new development program
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Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist visited a Grand Rapids childcare center today to highlight Governor Whitmer’s budget proposals that would expand childcare and provide free pre-K education for families
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New state laws take effect this month that will toughen penalties for people who assault healthcare workers.
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Part of Governor Whitmer’s fiscal year 2025 budget includes nearly $250 million for behavioral health services for Michigan families