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LANSING, Nov. 18, 2024 ~ Attendance problems could be causing problems for Michigan House Democrats, who are trying to push through legislation in the lame-duck session before the chamber goes back under the control of Republicans on Jan. 1.
State Rep. Karen Whitsett (D-Detroit) was absent from Tuesday’s session last week, making it challenging to pass a slate of Democratic priorities with the caucus’ slim 56-54 majority. Without all 56 Democratic members present, the caucus must rely on their colleagues to support their agenda, something unlikely to happen as some of the bills are considered more progressive. All 56 Democratic members showed up for the House session Wednesday, where Democrats were able to pass several bills related to economic development and an updated version of legislation to crack down on hate crimes.
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Nov. 18, 2024 ~ Attendance problems could be causing problems for Michigan House Democrats, who are trying to push through legislation in the lame-duck session before the chamber goes back under the control of Republicans at the start of next year. WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne talks to Kevin Dietz about the lame-duck session so far.
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