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Biden administration announces new rule to protect workers from heat-related illnesses
WASHINGTON – Senior Biden administration officials announced a proposed rule Tuesday to prevent heat-related illness in the workplace, as climate change brings hotter temperatures around the nation. In a call to reporters Monday, officials spoke on background about the new rule, which the administration sent to the Federal Register Tuesday for review. Depending on the […] The post Biden administration announces new rule to protect workers from heat-related illnesses appeared first on Michigan Advance.
U.S. House Judiciary files suit to obtain audio tapes of Biden special counsel interview
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Judiciary Committee Monday filed suit against Attorney General Merrick Garland, in an ongoing effort to obtain audio recordings from President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel during an investigation of the president’s handling of classified documents. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, asks […] The post U.S. House Judiciary files suit to obtain audio tapes of Biden special counsel interview appeared first on Michigan Advance.
U.S. Supreme Court immunity ruling likely further delays Fulton racketeering case
A U.S. Supreme Court decision Monday establishing a legal standard for presidential immunity could further slow down Georgia’s 2020 presidential election interference case, several legal experts predict. The nation’s highest court ruling Monday shields U.S. presidents from criminal prosecution while engaging in “official” conduct related to their “core constitutional” presidential acts and removes immunity if […] The post U.S. Supreme Court immunity ruling likely further delays Fulton racketeering case appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Bipartisan Michigan clerk coalition files brief supporting charges for ‘rogue’ election worker
A bipartisan coalition of 28 Michigan election officials have urged the Michigan Supreme Court to reverse a decision that dismissed election fraud charges against an election inspector who allegedly used a flash drive to access a voting machine. The clerks, working in conjunction with the Public Rights Project (PRP), a nonpartisan legal advocacy organization, filed […] The post Bipartisan Michigan clerk coalition files brief supporting charges for ‘rogue’ election worker appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Amid mental health crisis, new compact allows social workers to practice across state lines
Stefani Goerlich, a certified sex therapist and social worker with a private practice in Detroit, sees several dozen clients a month, most of them from underserved and minority backgrounds. She speaks to them about sensitive matters such as gender-affirming care, and building trust takes time. Those hard-won relationships often are upended when clients move away […] The post Amid mental health crisis, new compact allows social workers to practice across state lines appeared first on Michigan Advance.
As speculation peaks in wake of debate, Whitmer remains a key Biden reelection surrogate
As President Joe Biden faces a fractious path to reelection, made even more so by his poor debate performance, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s role is now center stage in not only holding the Democratic coalition of voters together, but also energizing them heading into the November election. That is, unless you believe speculation that she may […] The post As speculation peaks in wake of debate, Whitmer remains a key Biden reelection surrogate appeared first on Michigan Advance.
‘No kings in America’: Biden slams U.S. Supreme Court ruling granting Trump immunity
Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision granting the presumption of criminal immunity for official actions taken by a president fundamentally altered U.S. democracy, President Joe Biden said from the White House Monday evening. Speaking for less than five minutes, Biden said the 6-3 decision contradicted the spirit of the country’s founding — set to be celebrated […] The post ‘No kings in America’: Biden slams U.S. Supreme Court ruling granting Trump immunity appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Michigan lawmakers look to quash non-consensual ‘deepfake’ pornography
As Michigan lawmakers attempt to tackle “deepfake” pornography, an emerging form of sexual violence typically aimed at women, academics examine long-term policy solutions that could place more legal responsibility on technology companies, rather than those impacted by fake AI images. The Michigan House cleared two bills last month banning non-consensual explicit images generated by AI […] The post Michigan lawmakers look to quash non-consensual ‘deepfake’ pornography appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Whitmer partners with Army Corps. and Illinois to block invasive species from the Great Lakes
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday announced that the state would cosponsor an effort with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the state of Illinois to prevent invasive carp and aquatic nuisance species from entering the Great Lakes. The agreement to cosponsor the Brandon Road Interbasin Project will unlock $274 million in federal and […] The post Whitmer partners with Army Corps. and Illinois to block invasive species from the Great Lakes appeared first on Michigan Advance.
8-year-old victim in splash pad shooting released from hospital, two victims remain in hospital
All but two victims of the mass shooting over Father’s Day weekend at Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills are out of the hospital as the 8-year-old victim was released Friday, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s office. The 8-year-old boy, who was shot in the head and whose name is not being shared […] The post 8-year-old victim in splash pad shooting released from hospital, two victims remain in hospital appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Man pleads guilty for Wynter Cole-Smith murder
Rashad Maleek Trice pleaded guilty to assaulting his former girlfriend and killing her two-year-old daughter, Wynter Cole-Smith, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Monday in a release. Trice was charged with first-degree murder and first-degree criminal sexual conduct. The former charge mandates a sentence of life in prison without parole. “The scars left by Mr. Trice’s […] The post Man pleads guilty for Wynter Cole-Smith murder appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Pro-Palestinian protesters slam U of M for asking Michigan AG to press charges against students
Updated July 2, 2024 at 11:25 a.m. A coalition of student groups at the University of Michigan say Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is now looking into possible charges against students involved in pro-Palestinian protests on the Ann Arbor campus, which her office has confirmed for the Michigan Advance. The TAHRIR Coalition, made up […] The post Pro-Palestinian protesters slam U of M for asking Michigan AG to press charges against students appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Abortion rights groups file suit to overturn ban on taxpayer-funded abortions
The ACLU Michigan announced Thursday it had filed a suit challenging Michigan’s ban on Medicaid coverage for abortion and related care, arguing the ban violates the state’s newly enacted constitutional protections for reproductive freedom. The suit, filed alongside the law firm Goodwin Procter on behalf of YWCA Kalamazoo, which offers financial assistance to help people […] The post Abortion rights groups file suit to overturn ban on taxpayer-funded abortions appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Federal regulators approve controversial Louisiana gas terminal project
A massive and contentious liquefied natural gas export project in coastal Louisiana and an associated pipeline got a key approval from federal regulators Thursday. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an order granting permission for Venture Global to build and operate the CP2 terminal in Cameron Parish along the Gulf Coast and construct and operate the CP […] The post Federal regulators approve controversial Louisiana gas terminal project appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Presidential immunity extends to some official acts, Supreme Court rules in Trump case
WASHINGTON — U.S. presidents enjoy full immunity from criminal charges for their official “core constitutional” acts, but no immunity for unofficial acts, the Supreme Court ruled Monday, sending former President Donald Trump’s case back to the lower courts. The justices left open the question of how far official acts can reach, possibly reshaping the contours […] The post Presidential immunity extends to some official acts, Supreme Court rules in Trump case appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Abortion surveillance isn’t new but monitoring has increased post Dobbs, activists say
Abortion surveillance is something former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, has said is up to states. But for abortion providers and advocates, surveillance and monitoring by anti-abortion activists has long been the reality. And post-Dobbs many states are actively trying to expand government surveillance. “There is a lot of confusion in our patient population […] The post Abortion surveillance isn’t new but monitoring has increased post Dobbs, activists say appeared first on Michigan Advance.
White House seeks emergency funds for Midwest disaster relief, Key Bridge in Maryland
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is asking Congress to approve billions in emergency funding for domestic priorities it says are essential, including border security, emergency preparedness and child care. The $4 billion in new emergency spending requested Friday calls on lawmakers to approve more funding than was included in the dozen annual government funding bills […] The post White House seeks emergency funds for Midwest disaster relief, Key Bridge in Maryland appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Granholm says it ‘important’ for Democrats to stand by Biden after debate
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, speaking in her personal capacity as a former Michigan governor, called on Democrats to stand by President Joe Biden’s reelection efforts after what she described as his “challenged” debate performance last week. “It’s easy to be with your candidate on a good night, but it’s important to be with him […] The post Granholm says it ‘important’ for Democrats to stand by Biden after debate appeared first on Michigan Advance.
The number of job openings has declined sharply in every state
The number of job openings has declined sharply in every state since 2022, better aligning the numbers of unfilled jobs and people seeking work. Nationally, for the first time since before the pandemic, the number of job openings and unemployed people is roughly in balance: a little more than one opening per person looking for […] The post The number of job openings has declined sharply in every state appeared first on Michigan Advance.
‘We fight the good fight and continue forward’
United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain used biblical imagery to characterize the vote by Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama against joining the union. “This is a David and Goliath fight. Sometimes Goliath wins a battle. But David wins the war,” said Fain, someone who has spent decades slinging figurative stones in defense of the union […] The post ‘We fight the good fight and continue forward’ appeared first on Michigan Advance.
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