What to know about what happens now after Michigan became the latest state to employ an automatic expungement system designed to clear old criminal records without a court hearing.
Lauren Gibbons
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Alcohol at university stadiums in Michigan? Lawmakers are interested
Alcoholic drinks aren’t currently allowed at Michigan university sporting events. Some lawmakers are looking to change that.
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Lawmakers look to further limit cell phone use while driving in Michigan
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to ban drivers from holding their phone while driving. They have bipartisan support.
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In Michigan, an affordable housing ‘emergency’ looms
Democratic lawmakers and Michigan’s housing development authority are seeking a policy change that would allow developers to use tax increment financing for affordable housing projects. Supporters say it could help increase housing stock at a time when affordable options are in short supply.
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Gov. Whitmer signs repeal of Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban
Repealing the long-dormant ban, which made providing abortions a felony, was a top priority for Michigan Democrats.
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Michigan Democrats in no rush to prioritize ‘fixing the damn roads’
Gretchen Whitmer made addressing the state’s crumbling roads a rallying cry in her first, successful run for governor. But the issue appears to be on the backburner for now as Democrats pursue other legislative priorities.
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Michigan Republicans outraged by Donald Trump indictment, Dems mostly mum
As news spread Thursday that the former president had been indicted on charges related to payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, Michigan Republican officials cried foul while Democrats urged restraint.
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Whitmer signs Right-to-Work repeal, prevailing wage restoration
Repealing Right-to-Work and restoring prevailing wage were top priorities for unions, while business groups and Republicans have argued doing away with current policy would be bad for business.
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Michigan passes ‘safe storage’ gun bill; state GOP likens it to Nazism
The Michigan House took up part of a gun reform package Wednesday evening aimed at incentivizing gun owners to keep their guns away from minors.
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Right to Work repeal, prevailing wage clear Legislature, head to governor
Michigan lawmakers took final steps to approve the two most prominent labor priorities on the Democrats’ agenda Tuesday. They now go to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is expected to sign the bills.