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A bill sent to the Michigan Senate Wednesday, January 25, would phase out taxes on public pension benefits and provide certain deductions for private retirees.The plan gives pensioners the choice to opt into a tax structure that existed before the system changed in 2011.
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Michigan’s Senate approved around $220-million in spending Wednesday, January 18, in the first bills passed this legislative session.Similar legislation came up last month. But lawmakers adjourned for the session without getting it across the finish line. That left budgets including human services and environmental protection unfinished.
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Tomorrow, Wednesday January 11, marks the opening of the new session of the state Legislature, with the Democrats running the show for the first time in nearly 40 years.It’s been almost four decades since Democrats controlled both the House and the Senate. And with another Democrat, Gretchen Whitmer, in the governor’s office, a lot of change could be in store.
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The Michigan Senate is preparing to welcome its first woman as majority leader in state history.Democratic Senator Winnie Brinks emerged out of her party’s caucus room Thursday morning ready to take over the reins of the chamber next year.Brinks says Democrats have a lot of “pent up policy” after being in the minority for nearly four decades.
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Some of Michigan's COVID-19 workplace policies would be repealed under legislation passed today in the State Senate.
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The Michigan State Senate passed legislation today aimed at increasing capacity and transparency at childcare facilities.
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A summer suspension of Michigan taxes on motor fuel passed the Senate today.
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A bill amending the State School Aid Act would include almost $10 million for the Oxford Community School District.
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Bills to solidify Michigan’s border with Indiana are close to final passage in the Legislature.The Michigan House of Representatives passed SB 627 and 628 this week.
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The full Michigan Senate could begin debating its budget proposal for the next fiscal year as soon as next week.