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FILE - Demonstrators stand outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, Nov. 9, 2022, as the court hears arguments over the Indian Child Welfare Act. On Thursday, June 15, 2023, the Supreme Court preserved the system that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings of Native children, leaving in place the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act that aims to prevent children from being separated from their families to be placed in non-Native homes. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)

Michigan tribal leaders: SCOTUS Indian Child Welfare Act ruling a "major and undeniable victory"

The Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the Indian Child Welfare Act, a 1978 law meant to prevent Native children from being adopted out of their tribal communities.

Kristina Karamo speaks to delegates at the Michigan Republican Party convention Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Lansing, Mich., before she defeated nine other candidates to win the party chair position for the next two years. (AP Photo/Joey Cappelletti)

Michigan Republican chairperson Karamo, others ordered to pay legal fees for failed election lawsuit

A judge has ordered Michigan GOP Chairperson Kristina Karamo and others to pay the legal fees Detroit racked up in her failed lawsuit against absentee voting.

Michigan Capitol building in Lansing on a summer day.

Term limits petitioners seek legislative help in getting on ballot

A coalition working to replace Michigan’s term limits law is asking for help from the Legislature.

The Michigan capitol building against a blue and cloudy sky.

Michigan Senate approves tax break bill

The Michigan Senate voted Tuesday to approve a series of tax breaks. Among the changes, the corporate income tax rate would be lowered from 6.0% to 3.9%. The individual income tax rate would drop from 4.25% to 3.9%.

How a history of gerrymandering led to Michigan’s independent redistricting committee

Michigan’s new Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, which was approved by voters in 2018, is continuing its work of drawing new congressional…

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Stateside Podcast: Michigan's childcare crisis

Michigan’s Legislature is moving a package of bills designed to streamline operations for the state’s beleaguered childcare industry. Not only have day-to-day operations changed radically because of COVID, but the industry’s financial model has been thrown into chaos because of the statewide labor shortage. In this episode, you'll hear two perspectives on Michigan's childcare crisis.

Consumers Energy workers guiding a new utility pole being hoisted by a truck. The old pole in the background is cracked.

Power outages could continue for days for some Michigan residents

Powerful storms knocked out electricity for hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in Michigan Monday. We spoke to DTE Energy and Consumers Energy about the cleanup and estimates for when power will be restored.

The changes to Michigan's congressional map, district by district

The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission released finalized district maps in December, which are scheduled to take effect for the next election cycle. Here’s what you need to know about how the districts will change and who's declared their candidacy so far.

Court of Appeals affirms children’s right to counsel

Michigan children in juvenile court must fully understand their right to an attorney.They also need to fully comprehend what waiving that right would entail, and clearly choose to do so before a proceeding continues without representation.Those are among the main takeaways of a new ruling from the state Court of Appeals.

Black women call on Michigan legislators to strengthen family and medical leave policies

Black mothers and caregivers met Thursday to discuss the impacts of unpaid medical leave.

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