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The Michigan state Senate approved legislation stripping certain powers from the incoming Democratic secretary of state.
Source: Carlos Osorio / AP

Written by Elaine Godfrey (@elainejgodfrey).


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  • The Michigan state Senate legislation stripping certain powers from the incoming Democratic secretary of state. The move comes a day after Wisconsin Republicans limiting the jurisdiction of incoming Democratic leaders.

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