Michigan’s open records law does not mandate how long state and local governments must hold on to records.
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Lawsuit exposes conflict between Hamtramck clerk and city officials
Clerk Rana Faraj’s lawsuit also provides more alleged details about the 37 disputed ballots that could decide the Hamtramck mayoral election.
Posted inMichigan Government, Political and Public Policy Information
Bills spurred by Michigan hospital killing would allow free PPO service
Victims of domestic violence or stalking wouldn’t have to pay police to serve the perpetrator with a personal protection order under the state Senate-passed legislation.
Posted inJobs & Economic Development, Michigan Government
With clock ticking on 2025, Michigan officials eye biz incentives deal
Michigan lawmakers and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hope to reshape the state’s economic development strategy by year’s end. Time is short for a bipartisan deal.
Posted inEducation, Michigan Government
Michigan reports record enrollment in the state’s free preschool program, but openings are aplenty
The PreK for All initiative has been aimed at removing income and other restrictions on the Great Start Readiness Program, essentially allowing any child to enroll whether they are from a low-income home or not.
Posted inEducation, Michigan Government
Detroit school district agrees to controversial waiver to get state mental health and safety funding
Districts must agree to state investigations if a mass casualty event happens in order to get the funds.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Michigan Government
Michigan stopped collecting abortion data in 2023. GOP wants to resume it
Supporters say the Michigan House bills are a ‘no-nonsense step’ to protect women and limit abortion. Opponents say the legislation singles out the procedure in a hostile political landscape.
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Michigan proposal would move election dates, eliminate August primary
The plan from Senate Democrats keeps three elections on the calendar each year — the way school districts want it.
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GOP hopeful pumps millions of own money into Michigan governor’s race
Former Attorney General Mike Cox puts another $2M of his own money into the Michigan governor’s race as John James, Mike Duggan and Jocelyn Benson raise most from donors.
Posted inMichigan Government, Police & Public Safety
Most violent Michigan crimes go unsolved. Lawmakers want to change that
Less than half of violent crimes like murder, assault, rape and robbery are speedily solved in Michigan. A bipartisan effort in the Michigan Legislature would offer targeted funding to help police departments solve more cases.