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State Sen. Rosemary Bayer, D-Keego Harbor, raises her hands after exclaiming "We did it!" before Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a package of gun bills, Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich. (Al Goldis/Detroit News via AP)

Michigan Democrats want to ensure school libraries are accessible to students across state

Michigan Capitol dome in Autumn with a tree with red leaves in the foreground..

Local communities’ fight over short-term rentals inspires Michigan House bills

Tractors and road construction equipment next to the street.

A new jobs program in Michigan will help thousands find work

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signing the Michigan Family Protection Act on April 1, 2024. (Credit: Executive Office of the Governor)

Gov. Whitmer announces new road repair projects paid for with state and federal funds

A group of children playing with toys on the floor.

Democratic lawmakers introduce child care bills aimed at saving Michigan families money

Birth control pills.

Michigan pharmacists could soon be allowed to prescribe birth control

Terminal concourse at MBS International Airport (Wikimedia Commons).

Trump campaign rally will spotlight airport upgraded with funds from law Biden passed

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., Saturday, April 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)

Trump attacks Michigan program assisting Afghan refugees who helped American soldiers

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald demonstrates how swiftly she was able to insert a gun lock during closing statements in the trial of James Crumbley, Wednesday, March, 13, 2024 in Pontiac, Michigan.

Michigan State Police are giving away 75,000 gun locks to residents

Workmen prepare to replace older water pipes with a new copper one. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Detroit mayor joins multi-state partnership to replace lead pipes

Flint Rx Kids program targets economic hardships of pregnancy and early infant caregiving

Colored pencils, alphabet blocks, and an apple on top of a stack of books.

CMU to offer free courses that will place future educators in rural schools