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Aretha Franklin’s Sons Battle Over Handwritten Wills 5 Years After Her Death
An unusual trial begins next Monday to determine which of two handwritten wills, including one found in couch cushions, will guide how her estate is handled. The post Aretha Franklin’s Sons Battle Over Handwritten Wills 5 Years After Her Death first appeared on The Gander.
Explainer: What is the National Popular Vote Compact? And What Would it Do for Michigan?
Michigan lawmakers are pursuing legislation that would ensure the presidential candidate with the most votes gets elected. Only a few more states need to get on board to make the plan work. The post Explainer: What is the National Popular Vote Compact? And What Would it Do for Michigan? first appeared on The Gander.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Brings Another Eight-Figure Payout for Three Michigan Cities
About $32 million in federal grant funding awarded through President Joe Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will enable three major infrastructure projects to move forward in Michigan.
For Rep. Jason Morgan, the Fight to Codify Same-Sex Marriage in Michigan is Personal
When state Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) and his fiancé, Jon Mallek, were deciding where to put down roots for their future family, one policy was a key factor—the protection of marriage rights for gay couples.
Michigan Lawmakers Highlight $5.1M Clean Water Initiative in Grand Rapids
President Joe Biden’s “Investing in America” tour took form in Grand Rapids on Wednesday morning as lawmakers and community leaders peered into a pit in front of the home of Paige Biek and her family.
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