Union Dues Bill & Lansing's Capital Status | Mar 16

Published March 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM EDT

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On this day in 2013, a bill was passed prohibiting school districts from deducting union dues from paychecks. In 1846, Lansing became the capital of Michigan, overcoming its reputation as a "mud hole" to beat out more established cities.

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