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Revamped Michigan school safety bills get first committee hearing
A package of bills designed to enhance school safety got their first hearing on Tuesday from the Michigan House Education Committee.
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Postal Service to offer Underground Railroad stamps, including Detroit abolitionist William Lambert
The US Postal Service, in partnership with the Detroit Postal Customer Council and The Detroit River Project, is honoring 10 people who helped guide enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
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Michigan senators hear testimony on bill banning LGBTQ+ panic defense
A Michigan Senate committee took testimony Thursday on a bill that would bar the “gay panic” and “trans panic” defenses from being used in court.
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Michigan Dems want to shine a ‘BRITE’ light on elected officials’ finances
Several state lawmakers support expanding financial disclosure requirements for elected officials, as well as monitoring ‘dark money’ groups and gifts.
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People convicted of election-related crimes could be barred from serving on boards certifying votes
The state House Elections Committee on Tuesday discussed two bills that would change procedures for recalls and eligibility to serve on elections panels.
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As innocent people often plead guilty to crimes, legislation could open pathways to freedom
State legislation aims to expand new trial eligibility and amend the procedure for those found to be wrongfully convicted to receive state compensation.
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Michigan bill seeks end to Daylight Savings Time via ballot initiative
For those grumbling about losing an hour of sleep on Sunday, new legislation could put Michigan on a path to do away with the practice of moving clocks ahead an hour in the spring and then back an hour in the fall.
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It’s been 4 years since COVID hit Michigan. For Long COVID patients, the pandemic isn’t over.
Four years have passed since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency to address the COVID-19 pandemic on March 10, 2020. But the disease remains more than a memory, especially for those whose lives are continually impacted by the illness.
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Trump endorses Rogers in Michigan GOP Senate race
Despite previous criticisms of Donald Trump, GOP US Senate candidate Mike Rogers on Monday got the much-coveted endorsement of the former president.
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Program aims to eliminate $700M in medical debt for Wayne County residents
A new program designed to provide relief from medical debt was announced Thursday for up to 300,000 Wayne County residents.
