Michigan social issues

Michigan Board Advances Minimum Wage Referendum

News Summary The Michigan Board of Canvassers has approved a referendum to potentially overturn laws limiting the state's minimum wage…

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Brenda Tracy Files Lawsuit Against MSU for Harassment Case Mismanagement

News Summary Brenda Tracy, a prominent advocate for sexual assault awareness, has filed a federal lawsuit against Michigan State University's…

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Governor Whitmer Warns of SNAP Funding Cuts in Michigan

News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer expresses concern over significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Michigan, potentially…

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Proposed Cuts to SNAP Could Cost Michigan $900 Million

News Summary Proposed budget cuts under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could lead to a staggering $900 million loss…

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U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Gym 24/7 Fitness Case

News Summary The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the case of The Gym 24/7 Fitness in Alma, Michigan,…

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Trump Threatens to Redirect Federal Funding from Harvard

News Summary President Donald Trump is proposing to redirect $3 billion in federal research funds from Harvard University to trade…

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GOP-led House Passes Major Funding Cut to SNAP Program

News Summary The U.S. House of Representatives has narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which proposes a $285…

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LACROIX Electronics Shuts Down Grand Rapids Facility, Over 100 Jobs Lost

News Summary LACROIX Electronics has announced the closure of its manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan, resulting in the layoff…

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Kroger Faces Backlash for Overcharging Customers Nationwide

News Summary Consumer Reports revealed alarming findings about Kroger overcharging its customers, with discrepancies between shelf prices and checkout totals…

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Nursing Home Workers in Detroit Strike for Better Conditions

News Summary Over 300 nursing home employees from five Ciena Healthcare facilities in Metro Detroit initiated a one-day strike on…

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