One of the nation’s largest labor unions has become the latest organization to demand a ceasefire in Gaza as Israel’s war with Hamas plays out.
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Michigan Sexual Abuse Statute of Limitations Package Could Remain an ‘Orphan’
Bills expanding the amount of time victims would have to sue their perpetrators and eliminate the statute of limitations for more criminal sexual conduct offenses were not put up for a vote last week during a marathon House session, even though they were on the agenda.
Labor Market Continues to Improve in October
The United States added 150,000 new jobs in October, according to the monthly report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Paid Family Leave Up for Vote in MI; Advocates Say it’s Long Overdue
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked Michigan lawmakers to give all workers in the state some “breathing room” by creating a new program to offer them paid family and medical leave.
UAW reaches tentative pact with General Motors, the last Detroit Three holdout
The United Auto Workers on Monday reached a tentative contract agreement with General Motors, following previous tentative pacts with the other Detroit Three automakers, Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis.
Medicare Enrollees Can Switch Coverage Now. Here’s What’s New and What to Consider.
It’s annual open enrollment time again for the 65 million Americans covered by Medicare, the federal health program for older people and some people with disabilities.
Early Voting Available Soon for Some Michiganders
Michiganders have even more election access through pilot programs that allow early voting in some local communities.
MI Lawmakers Debate Tougher Gun Laws for Domestic Violence Convictions
Michigan state lawmakers are moving closer to restricting gun ownership for more people who have been convicted of domestic violence.
Social Security Chief Orders Broad Review of Benefit Overpayments
The federal agency that oversees Social Security announced Wednesday that it will review the way it handles “overpayments” — money it sends beneficiaries that it later determines they weren’t entitled to receive.
MI Students Get Ahead of Emerging Science in Cannabis
Cannabis is an emerging science in which students can make new discoveries and contributions. Wayne State University in Michigan has introduced an undergraduate certificate program this fall.