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2018 elections

2018 elections

Making voting easier in Michigan

By Gloria Nzeka | November 5, 2018

On November 6th, Michigan citizens voted to adopt Proposal 3, a statewide initiative which will overhaul Michigan’s current election law. Also known as ‘Promote the Vote,’ Proposal 3 is a comprehensive measure which will allow people to automatically register to vote when conducting business at the Secretary of State’s office unless they decline to register. Proposal 3 proponents say it will make voting easier for every Michigan citizen, including those who think about voting in the last minute. “Proposal 3 assures voting rights for Michigan citizens more than they have right now,” said Mary Pollock, government relations coordinator for the Michigan chapter of AAUW.  

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MI First Election 2018

Joe Biden makes an appearance in Lansing before election

The Democratic rally got started an hour and a half late, but local residents patiently awaited Former Vice President Joe Biden’s arrival. “It’s been a rough couple of months,” Biden said. “Folks, we’ve gotta turn this around”. Democrats Gretchen Whitmer and Elissa Slotkin were among the candidates attending the rally at Lansing Community College. “I […]

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Schools of choice

Schools of choice: Change & challenge

It's been about two decades since Michigan adopted Schools of Choice. The program is one of several responses to funding and quality issues. See how Schools of Choice decisions are made in Ingham County, and how choices over 20 years have affected the county's 12 public school districts.

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The Sound of Lansing

Promoting safe spaces in local music

Music promoters are looking for ways to combat sexual assault and other toxic behavior by providing a conflict-free area where community members can avoid harassment

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Capital expenditure

Inside of Inside 83’s campaign investigation

Get the scoop from the reporters who did the work.

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