Articles tagged: Michigan Legislature
Zemke introduces legislation to repeal ban on domestic partner benefits in Michigan
Posted: May 17, 2013State Rep. Adam Zemke, D-Ann Arbor, has introduced a bill that would reverse the state's ban on extending health benefits to domestic partners of public employees. The legislation, House Bill 4742, would repeal Public Act ... Read more »
House Democrats announce 6-bill legislative package to provide middle-class tax relief
Posted: Apr 15, 2013State lawmakers from Washtenaw County joined with fellow House Democrats on Monday to announce a new plan for middle-class tax relief in Michigan. Read more »
House Democrats plan to announce middle-class tax relief plan
Posted: Apr 14, 2013Washtenaw County's four state representatives are planning to hold a press conference Monday morning to announce a tax relief plan for middle-class workers and senior citizens. House Democrats are unveiling the plan as many Michiganders ... Read more »
Rutledge and Zemke on task force looking at ways to help Michigan schools
Posted: Apr 11, 2013Two state representatives from Washtenaw County — David Rutledge and Adam Zemke — have been appointed to a task force charged with finding solutions for Michigan's struggling schools. The task force was created by House ... Read more »
Politicians join call for marijuana reform at 42nd annual Hash Bash in Ann Arbor
Posted: Apr 06, 2013Related: Images from Ann Arbor's 42nd annual Hash Bash Surrounded by thousands of cheering supporters and clouds of smoke at Saturday's Hash Bash, state Rep. Jeff Irwin pledged to fight for the legalization of marijuana ... Read more »
Right-to-work lawsuit moving forward: Rebekah Warren commends judge for refusing to dismiss case
Posted: Apr 04, 2013A lawsuit against Michigan's new right-to-work law is moving forward after Ingham County Judge William Collette refused to dismiss the case on Wednesday. Read more »
Local Republicans join call for Dave Agema's resignation after anti-gay Facebook post
Posted: Mar 28, 2013A group of 21 young Republican activists are calling on Republican National Committeeman David Agema to resign in response to an anti-gay post on his Facebook page. Read more »
Ann Arbor approves new contract with city's largest labor union 3 days before right-to-work starts
Posted: Mar 25, 2013Three days before Michigan's controversial right-to-work law is set to take effect, the city of Ann Arbor has struck a deal on a new contract with its largest labor union. The Ann Arbor City Council ... Read more »
A2Y Chamber calls for inclusion of Medicaid expansion in state's 2014 budget
Posted: Mar 23, 2013The Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber is calling on state lawmakers to include Medicaid expansion in the state of Michigan's fiscal year 2014 budget. Read more »
Rep. Adam Zemke to serve on Governor's Talent Investment Board
Posted: Feb 18, 2013State Rep. Adam Zemke, D-Ann Arbor, has been appointed to the Governor's Talent Investment Board by House Democratic Leader Tim Greimel, D-Auburn Hills. Zemke said he's honored to be one of two members of the ... Read more »
with poll: Ann Arbor lawmakers call for action on climate change
Posted: Feb 16, 2013Three state lawmakers from Ann Arbor went on record this week raising concerns about global warming and together issued a call for action on climate change. Read more »
Rebekah Warren calls on Congress to reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
Posted: Feb 14, 2013State Sen. Rebekah Warren, D-Ann Arbor, on Thursday introduced a resolution urging Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act and to do so in a swift and bipartisan fashion. "The failure to act on ... Read more »
Ann Arbor legislator working on effort to decriminalize marijuana in Michigan
Posted: Feb 08, 2013Marijuana advocates plan to turn to the state Legislature for legal clarification following a Michigan Supreme Court ruling on Friday that could hurt medical pot dispensaries. Read more »
Washtenaw County's state lawmakers embrace aspects of Rick Snyder's budget plan
Posted: Feb 08, 2013Washtenaw County lawmakers say they're encouraged by budget proposals recommended by Gov. Rick Snyder, including increased education funding and an expansion of Medicaid. Read more »
Sen. Rebekah Warren joins ACLU in lawsuit against Michigan's new right-to-work law
Posted: Jan 31, 2013State Sen. Rebekah Warren, D-Ann Arbor, joined the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan and others on Thursday in a lawsuit that aims to halt Michigan's new right-to-work law. Read more »
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