Michigan to participate in state-level AI political ad regulation as federal legislation awaits action

Michigan has announced its participation in an initiative to curtail deceptive use of artificial intelligence (AI) and manipulated media through state-level policies. This announcement comes as Congress and the Federal Elections Commission continue to debate more extensive regulations in anticipation of the 2024 elections. The legislation expected to be signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a …

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Democrats Wary of Biden’s Israel-Hamas Policy: Potential Impact on Michigan Reelection

Michigan Democrats Warn White House of Potential Electoral Consequences AP News Michigan Democrats have expressed concerns to the White House about President Joe Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict and how it may impact his support within the Arab American community, potentially affecting the outcome of the 2024 election in a critical state for his …

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Gretchen Whitmer Advocates for Power Generation without Carbon Emissions

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced her endorsement of legislation that would require the state to generate all of its electricity from carbon-free sources within 12 years. Currently, almost 57% of Michigan’s electricity comes from coal and natural gas power plants. The proposed bills aim to change this energy mix by significantly increasing the use …

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Gretchen Whitmer Takes a Strong Stand in Support of Abortion and LGBTQ+ Rights

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has launched a bold and creative campaign to promote her state as a beacon of freedom and inclusiveness. In partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), the campaign targets several states where Republican politicians have enacted or proposed laws that restrict abortion rights or LGBTQ+ rights. The MEDC, a public-private …

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A Michigan Town Finds Itself Divided Over an EV Battery Factory

Green Charter Township, Michigan, used to be the peaceful home of Jim Chapman, a respected former police officer and Republican official. However, controversy has erupted in the town due to a proposed battery factory by Gotion, a U.S. subsidiary of a Chinese company. While supporters argue that the factory will bring much-needed jobs and contribute …

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Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ Youth Banned by Michigan Governor

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan joins the growing list of states that have outlawed conversion therapy for minors with the signing of new legislation by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The practice of conversion therapy, which seeks to change an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity, has been scientifically discredited. The newly signed law defines conversion therapy …

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The Democratic Party is Dealing with a ‘Biden Gap’

In an analysis of the 2024 presidential race for Politico Magazine, Jonathan Martin discusses what he refers to as the “Biden gap” within the Democratic Party. Martin explains that the higher up a Democrat is in the political hierarchy, the more likely they are to publicly support and defend President Biden. On the other hand, …

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What’s Wrong with Whitmer?

Why doesn’t Gretchen Whitmer consider running for the presidency? Or at the very least, entertain the idea? Whitmer, the governor of Michigan, comfortably sat on the couch of a dimly lit TV studio in East Lansing, where a local PBS show called Off the Record is filmed, albeit an oddly-named interview show that attracts a …

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