Michigan Legislature

Ladies In The Legislature: Michigan's Women Leaders

The Huffington Post | Kate Abbey-Lambertz | Posted 03.30.2012

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As Women's History Month winds to a close, HuffPost Detroit takes a moment to honor the women leaders who are toiling away for the good of Michigan an...

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Happy Birthday PA 4! The People of Michigan Hope It Is Your Last!

Sen. Bert Johnson | Posted 05.16.2012

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The concept of emergency management, as pushed forward by Gov. Snyder, is deeply flawed. It is a draconian attempt at a solution to a problem caused in large part by policies and circumstances not promulgated at the local level.

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Mich. Senate Votes To Ban Grad Student Unions

AP | Posted 02.23.2012

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LANSING, Mich. -- The Republican-led Michigan Senate has approved a bill that would block unionization efforts by graduate student research assistants...

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Kate Abbey-Lambertz

LGBT Activists To Governor: 'Gay Families Matter'

HuffingtonPost.com | Kate Abbey-Lambertz | Posted 01.18.2012

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LGBT Michiganders and their allies from across the state will rally in Lansing on the Capitol steps at noon Wednesday, ahead of Gov. Rick Snyder's "St...

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Snyder Signs Domestic Partner Benefits Ban

The Huffington Post | Simone Landon | Posted 12.22.2011

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Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation Thursday banning domestic partner benefits for state employees. Snyder, however, vetoed a portion of the legislati...

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Michigan Legislature Votes To Lift Charter School Cap

The Huffington Post | Simone Landon | Posted 12.15.2011

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A bill that would lift the state cap on charter schools passed the Michigan House 58-49 Wednesday night. It passed the state Senate in a close vote ea...

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$62 Million For Heating Bill Assistance

The Huffington Post | Posted 11.30.2011

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Republicans in Michigan's House announced a plan Tuesday that they say would decrease utility rates and protect low-income citizens from utility-shuto...

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Simone Landon

Legislator Plays Ball Against For-Profit Charter Schools

HuffingtonPost.com | Simone Landon | Posted 11.29.2011

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As a bill that would lift the cap on Michigan's charter schools is back up for debate in the state House this week, one lawmaker is trying to ensure t...

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Michigan Charter And Cyber School Bills Lack Quality Controls

HuffingtonPost.com | Joy Resmovits | Posted 11.21.2011

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Among the bundle of Republican education bills snaking its way through Lansing is a pair of measures that, at first glance, appears to capitalize on n...

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Michigan Plan To Privatize Public School Teaching Sparks Concern

HuffingtonPost.com | Joy Resmovits | Posted 11.02.2011

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Michigan state Republicans said this week they are preparing a package of bills to privatize public school teaching -- eliciting concerns about workin...

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