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Morning 4: Michigan laws passed in 2023 take effect Tuesday -- and more news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Feb. 13, 2024

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address to a joint session of the House and Senate, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) (Al Goldis, Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.


Several new laws take effect today in Michigan: What to know

Michigan lawmakers passed several new laws and amendments in 2023 that are taking effect this week. Laws related to gun safety, minimum wage, LGBTQ+ protections, the “right to work” policy and more are in effect as of Tuesday.

Learn more here.


Plan to demolish Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum OK’d: What to know

A beloved museum/arcade located in Farmington Hills is slated for demolition after the city council approved redevelopment plans for the same property.

Read the report here.


Michigan starts tax credit payments to 700K households: What to know

More than 700,000 Michigan households will get a check this year as part of $1 billion in tax cuts signed into law in 2023.

Learn more here.


Popular restaurant in Downtown Plymouth closing after 23 years

A longtime food staple of Downtown Plymouth is closing after more than two decades in business.

See the story here.


Weather: Spotty flakes ahead of snow, rain this week: What to know for Metro Detroit




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Cassidy Johncox is a senior digital news editor covering stories across the spectrum, with a special focus on politics and community issues.

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