Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs new laws she says are about ‘fairness, safety and revenue.’
Lauren Gibbons
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Sixteen Michigan Trump loyalists face felonies in ‘false elector’ scheme
Attorney General Dana Nessel brings charges against former state GOP chair, others. One defendant says the charges amount to a ‘political attack.’
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Michigan group eyes ballot measure to bring back prisoner ‘good time’ credits
State voters in 2024 could decide whether good behavior should cut prison sentences. A group pushing the issue must first collect more than 350,000 signatures.
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Traffic, theft, drug crimes top Michigan automatic expungements
State police automatic expungement records obtained by Bridge Michigan show traffic offenses, theft, drug use or possession and weapons charges dominated the list of initial convictions dropped from criminal records in April.
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Juneteenth becomes an official state holiday in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Wednesday making June 19, or Juneteenth, a paid state holiday for government workers. It marks the date enslaved people in Texas were emancipated by Union troops in 1865.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Michigan begins ‘new chapter for voting.’ What changes are coming in 2024
Lawmakers work to codify Proposal 2 reforms like early voting into state law. They aren’t the only election-related changes Michigan Democrats are considering.
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‘Hands-free’ distracted driving law takes effect June 30 in Michigan
Michigan drivers will be subject to tougher distracted driving laws. Holding a cell phone for non-emergency calls, texts or social media use could result in a ticket.
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Lawmakers take steps to ban conversion therapy in Michigan
Michigan Democrats are targeting a practice condemned by major medical organizations aimed at changing LGBTQ youth and promoting heterosexuality. Some Republicans are wary of the bill’s broad language.
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Michigan may spend big on passenger trains, eying service to Canada, Up North
Federal and state money is beginning to pour into studies, improvements for new lines and improvements. Plans could still be a ways off, though.
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Analysts hopeful about Michigan’s prospects even with revenue dip
Michigan officials will have billions of dollars less to work with than initially expected when crafting the state budget this spring. But economic forecasters predicted Friday that the state is in a decent spot.