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Friday, November 24, 2023 12:00 AM |
Public Opinion Polling Update
As the MI Right to Read paid advertising campaign rolls to an end, MLA commissioned a single question in the EPIC-MRA omnibus public opinion poll (600 sample – Error ±4.0%) in early November. We wanted to see the change in voter perception about support for state legislation to protect the right to read from March 2023 to now.
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Friday, November 24, 2023 12:00 AM |
Freedom to Read Legislation Coming in January
With the help of many members, leaders and legislators, MLA helped draft a simple, direct piece of legislation on the Freedom to Read. We know it may not stop every challenge, but we hope it will stop the majority of those who target the books and materials so often at the top of the “most banned books” list.
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Friday, November 24, 2023 12:00 AM |
November 7 Election Millage Results
Check out our roundup of the November 7, 2023 election results for millage issues on ballots around the state. We are proud of the library boards, staff, and supporters for their work on these campaigns and their dedication to supporting their libraries. The Library of Michigan provides a listing of Public Library Millage Election Results from 2010 to the present. View the results (pdf)
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Thursday, September 28, 2023 12:00 AM |
Celebrate the Right to Read
The first week of October is nationally observed as Banned Books Week, and here in Michigan, we’re changing the narrative. Next week, the Michigan library community and the MI Right to Read coalition are celebrating Right to Read Week and urging residents to protect their First Amendment right to read by standing up against book banning and censorship efforts in their communities.
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Thursday, August 24, 2023 12:00 AM |
August Election Results
Congratulations to Beaver Island District Library! Voters in Peaine and St. James Townships approved a .9776 mill renewal and .0224 mill in new additional millage (to restore the millage rate previously authorized) for three years.
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