Senate votes widen access limits and safety measures on bills
Senate passes bills restricting access to the states qualified voter file to only designated election officials and authorized staff, banning certain online connections at precincts, and expands mental health first aid training for teachers. The measures pass along party lines with notable vetoes by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Michigan allocates funds to aid Afghan arrivals in state
Michigan allocates 500000 to house about 1300 Afghan refugees expected to arrive. A new Michigan.gov/afghanarrivals website invites donations and volunteering. Five resettlement groups including Bethany Christian Services and Samaritas will assist, under Gov. Whitmer who urges humane welcome and support. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity coordinates with the Michigan Community Service Commission to mobilize volunteers and resources.
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Whitmer backs reinstated prevailing wage drawing GOP opposition
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive directive to require union wage rates on state construction projects, overriding the 2018 repeal. The DTMB plan targets projects bid by the state agency, facing swift legal challenges from the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan and sharp Republican criticism over a power grab and potential tax costs. The move seeks to ensure skilled workers are paid fairly while opponents warn of higher costs and diminished local control.
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