Rick Pluta
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Politics
Michigan is set to repeal its decade-old right-to-work law, a big win for unions
Michigan lawmakers have voted to repeal the state's right-to-work law, which allows workers to opt out of paying union dues. Republicans call the move a setback for the state's economy.
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National
Judge blocks prosecutors from enforcing 1931 abortion ban in Michigan
Abortion is still legal in Michigan after a circuit court judge ruled that county prosecutors can't charge providers with a felony. The decision blocks the enforcement of a 1931 pre-Roe abortion ban.
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National
Michigan's COVID-19 Plan Is Now Less, Stick, More Carrot
Michigan has seen a surge in COVID-19 cases, and skepticism is growing over health orders and vaccines. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is in persuasion mode to get vaccine skeptics on board.
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National
While COVID-19 Stats Rise In Some States, Cases Drop In Others
Florida and Alabama are seeing rapid increases in coronavirus cases, which experts link to the states' reopening dates. But Michigan's case numbers are dropping — meaning schools can reopen this fall.