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Despite vows, Democrats do little to improve Michigan government transparency

Lawmakers say they still plan to fix public records laws. Transparency advocates say there’s plenty to be done.

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Whitmer signs into law anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ individuals

Whitmer signs into law legislation that would add sexual orientation and gender identity protections to the state s Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act.

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Michigan House adds protections for LGBTQ residents to civil rights law

The House voted to include the LGBTQ community among the protected groups of people under the state s anti-discrimination law.

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Stateside: Thursday, March 2, 2023

An update on the legislative action in Lansing this week, including bills to codifies LGBTQ protections in Michigan. Plus, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten reacts to news that West Michigan employers were using child labor. How a mild winter affects U. P. Dog-sledding races. And Detroit begins to explore reparations.

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Whitmer sees fundamental moment in push to outlaw LGBTQ discrimination

Legislation gaining steam in the Michigan Legislature would outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression.

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