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Michigan Lt. Gov., other Democratic lawmakers say they've gotten credible threats after Kirk killing
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist is among the Michigan political figures who have been threatened following the murder of far-right political activist Charlie Kirk.
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This week, attorneys for Michigan Senate Democrats faced off against House GOP lawyers in a Michigan Court of Appeals courtroom in Detroit to argue constitutional law, legislative prerogatives and who is ultimately responsible for ensuring nine bills remaining in legislation limbo get moved to the governor’s desk.
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If you've ever wondered why people who aren't Trump supporters get so infuriated with him and his administration, well — let's be honest — it's a laundry list. But consistently never taking personal responsibility (particularly when things go badly) is definitely near the top.
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Herb Alpert got his start playing trumpet in L.A.'s public schools. He wants to help make that "magic" possible for students.
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Michigan senators discussed expanding the state’s Amber alert system to cover older and vulnerable adults in a committee hearing Thursday.
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Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon discusses offensive line failures for the Wolverines and the Lions, MSU quarterback Aidan Chiles' success, and Tigers news.
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