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The new year presents a chance for lawmakers to finish priorities they started last year but didn’t get done.Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) predicted swift action on a host of items.
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In a split decision last week, the Michigan Court of Appeals rejected a challenge to how judges handle criminal sentencing decisions. That may not be the final word.
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Judge Robert Redford ruled that the House violated the Open Meetings Act by limiting testimony on bills that would expand background checks, implement so-called red-flag laws and mandate safe storage in homes when children are present
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This week Michigan’s Legislature adjourned for the rest of the year—leaving several policy proposals on the table. Senate Democratic Majority Leader Winnie Brinks says there is progress being made.
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Adjournment starts the clock ticking on laws that cannot take effect before 90 days have passed. That includes new gun rules, lifting some abortion restrictions and clearing the way for a February presidential primary
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Some state lawmakers want to retire elected governing boards that oversee Michigan State University, Wayne State University and the University of Michigan in favor of executive appointments in response to recent scandals at the three largest state universities.
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Michigan legislation to repeal several abortion-related regulations got its first committee hearing Thursday
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The House agenda this week includes repealing the law that requires schools to get a state waiver to start classes before Labor Day and legislation to set the minimum age to get married at 18 years old
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The Michigan House voted today to send an anti-discrimination bill protecting “traits historically associated with race” to the governor.
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Michigan court appointed guardians and conservators could have to meet a host of new requirements.