The MAGA Solar Act seeks to limit Michigan’s solar energy to 20%, prohibits panels from certain countries, enforces local control, and imposes requirements for shared solar installations, amidst concerns over hindering clean energy progress.
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Michigan Senate and House Democrats introduce legislation to update cleanup rules, ensure transparency, and make polluters pay for contamination costs
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A proposed Michigan bill, House Bill 4141, seeks to restrict student cell phone usage in public schools to enhance focus and academic performance. It mandates a full-day ban for younger students while allowing high school restrictions during instructional time, promoting a statewide uniform policy.
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Michigan’s HB 4084, introduced by Rep. Ron Robinson, aims to establish a statewide noise abatement program managed by MDOT to construct sound walls, addressing highway noise in residential areas and filling a 17-year funding gap in noise mitigation.
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The Michigan House approved House Resolution 19, banning earmarked funds for sanctuary cities and universities that resist federal immigration enforcement. The move intensifies the state’s immigration policy debate.
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Michigan Democrats criticize Speaker Matt Hall for expanding the House Oversight Committee, alleging misuse of taxpayer dollars for partisan motives. They claim this move is politically motivated and hinders progress, calling for genuine accountability and transparency in governance.
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House Republicans in Michigan, led by Representative Bill G. Schuette, are advancing legislation to mitigate the impact of a Supreme Court ruling on wages and sick leave. The proposed bills aim to protect small businesses and workers, addressing concerns over potential economic harm.
Continue readingMichigan Senate Democrats and Republicans are collaborating to extend the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to include the governor and state legislators, addressing a longstanding exemption. This initiative aims to enhance government transparency, rebuild public trust, and align Michigan with national transparency standards.
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