Highland Park group rallies for water bill aid from state A group from Highland Park rallied at the state Capitol Thursday to demand assistance to erase millions of dollars in water and sewer service debt. The Detroit enclave has fewer than 9,000 residents, a poverty...
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Press Hit: Immigrant groups boost language access bills in MI Senate
Immigrant groups boost language access bills in MI Senate Two bills currently before the Michigan Senate would require state departments to provide translation services for people with limited English in most circumstances. Senate bills 382 and 383 were introduced in...
Press Hit: Oakland University groups call out former Gov. Rick Snyder headlining ‘civility’ event
Oakland University groups call out former Gov. Rick Snyder headlining ‘civility’ event Two Oakland University-based organizations are calling out a school decision to host GOP former Gov. Rick Snyder in an Oakland University Center for Civic Engagement event on...
Press Hit: Whitmer to propose paid leave, health care reforms
Whitmer to propose paid leave, health care reforms Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Democrats are set to flex their legislative muscles this week. Why it matters: Following eight months of implementing liberal reform under an entirely Democratic government, Whitmer...
Press Hit: Michigan farmers urge state lawmakers to pass ‘right to repair’ legislation
Michigan farmers urge state lawmakers to pass ‘right to repair’ legislation Farmers, environmental groups and farming advocates from across Michigan are urging state lawmakers to pass House Bill 4673, which would allow farmers and ranchers to fix their own equipment...
OpEd: Income-Based Water Bills Will Ensure Access for Michigan Families
Income-Based Water Bills Will Ensure Access for Michigan Families Imagine waking up in the morning to get your kids ready for school and turning the tap on and nothing comes out. Imagine going to your neighbors, friends, or family to see if you can fill a jug so that...