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Politics & Government

Understanding government: Terms and resources

MPRN | By Colin Jackson

Published March 26, 2024 at 10:32 AM EDT

A resource to explain some common and confusing terms you may hear around the Michigan Legislature. Part of our series on understanding how your state government functions.

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