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Michigan Senate passes bill to amend minimum wage, tipped wage increases -- what this means
Read full article: Michigan Senate passes bill to amend minimum wage, tipped wage increases -- what this meansThe Michigan Senate passed a Bill Thursday evening amending the minimum wage law thatโs set to go into effect Friday, Feb. 21.
Michigan Senate passes bill to amend minimum wage, tipped wage increases ahead of deadline
Read full article: Michigan Senate passes bill to amend minimum wage, tipped wage increases ahead of deadlineThe Michigan Senate passed a Bill Thursday evening amending the minimum wage law thatโs set to go into effect Friday, Feb. 21.
Michigan lawmakers rush to revise minimum wage, paid sick leave laws before deadline
Read full article: Michigan lawmakers rush to revise minimum wage, paid sick leave laws before deadlineLawmakers are racing against the clock to modify the minimum wage and paid sick leave laws before they take effect on Feb. 21.
Threats follow Michigan lawmaker who said she had surgery to remove reproductive organs
Read full article: Threats follow Michigan lawmaker who said she had surgery to remove reproductive organsMichigan state Rep. Laurie Pohutsky told a crowd of protestors at the Michigan state Capitol building earlier this week that she had elective surgery to remove her reproductive organs out of concern about contraception access.
Michigan priest has license revoked by church after imitating Muskโs straight-arm gesture
Read full article: Michigan priest has license revoked by church after imitating Muskโs straight-arm gestureA priest in Grand Rapids, Michigan, had his license revoked by the Anglican Catholic Church after the priest mimicked a straight-arm gesture performed by Elon Musk earlier this month.
Hereโs a look at some of the 17 bills introduced during Michigan lawmakersโ first week back
Read full article: Hereโs a look at some of the 17 bills introduced during Michigan lawmakersโ first week backThe 103rd Legislature began last Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Lansing. There were no big surprises in terms of the bills introduced.
From NFL to politics: Michigan State Rep. Joe Tate reflects on historic term as House Speaker
Read full article: From NFL to politics: Michigan State Rep. Joe Tate reflects on historic term as House SpeakerMichigan State Rep. Joe Tate made history when he was selected as Speaker of the House, becoming the first Black person to serve in that role in the state.
Disappointing end to legislative term in Lansing amid boycotts, in-fighting
Read full article: Disappointing end to legislative term in Lansing amid boycotts, in-fightingFor many, the legislative term in Lansing is coming to a disappointing end. It has been marred by a boycott of sessions and in-fighting.
Michigan attorney general releases over 300-page report of alleged abuse at Diocese of Lansing
Read full article: Michigan attorney general releases over 300-page report of alleged abuse at Diocese of LansingMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a report on allegations of sexual abuse and other sexual misconduct in the Diocese of Lansing.
AG Nessel files appeal in dismissal of charges against state police trooper, officers in 2022 assault
Read full article: AG Nessel files appeal in dismissal of charges against state police trooper, officers in 2022 assaultAn appeal was filed in the dismissal of a Michigan State Police trooper and two Saginaw police officers accused of punching a man unconscious while he was handcuffed in 2022.
โWe are done hereโ: Tense standoff in Lansing as House Republicans walk out over wage debate
Read full article: โWe are done hereโ: Tense standoff in Lansing as House Republicans walk out over wage debateThere were tense moments in Lansing after House Representatives walked out without voting.
Cameras to be added to Michigan work zones, school buses to track speeding, traffic violations
Read full article: Cameras to be added to Michigan work zones, school buses to track speeding, traffic violationsNew laws will allow cameras to be added to school buses and construction zones to help reduce crashes and track traffic violators.
Michigan Democrats rush to pass legislation before power shift
Read full article: Michigan Democrats rush to pass legislation before power shiftMichigan Democrats are scrambling in Lansing to move on priorities as the window on their trifecta closes, while Republicans are looking ahead to January when they take over the House.
General Motors to sell its stake in Michigan battery factory to LG Energy Solution
Read full article: General Motors to sell its stake in Michigan battery factory to LG Energy SolutionGeneral Motors has reached an agreement to sell its stake in a nearly completed electric vehicle battery plant in Lansing, Michigan.
Bills aiming to stop scammers filing fake property deeds in Michigan signed into law
Read full article: Bills aiming to stop scammers filing fake property deeds in Michigan signed into lawProperty title theft is a big problem everywhere in the country, including Michigan, but new bills aimed to stop scammers from filing fake deeds with the county were signed into law.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants you to help name the turkey she will pardon this year
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants you to help name the turkey she will pardon this yearYou can help Gov. Gretchen Whitmer name the turkey she will pardon before Thanksgiving this year. Name suggestions can be submitted through Nov. 12.
Inmate allegedly threatened to bomb Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmerโs home in letter, officials say
Read full article: Inmate allegedly threatened to bomb Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmerโs home in letter, officials sayA Michigan Department of Corrections inmate has been arraigned in connection to sending Gov. Whitmer a threatening letter in which he said he would bomb her home once released from prison.
Oakland County man looked over ticket 100 times after winning $25,000 a year for life
Read full article: Oakland County man looked over ticket 100 times after winning $25,000 a year for lifeA White Lake man looked over his winning ticket about 100 times after winning the $25,000 a year for life prize in Michigan Lotteryโs Lucky For Life.
Black voters in Michigan react to controversial election ad error
Read full article: Black voters in Michigan react to controversial election ad errorIn the political ad, itโs somewhat easy to overlook the blunder of printing the wrong date for Election Day in the Michigan Bulletin. It reads, โOn Nov. 6, vote for Tom Barrett.โ
Michigan State football player Armorion Smith heads household with 5 siblings after motherโs death
Read full article: Michigan State football player Armorion Smith heads household with 5 siblings after motherโs deathThe Michigan State defensive back has a lot on his plate, more than most college students and certainly more than most student-athletes.
Former Michigan House Speaker associates to stand trial on public corruption charges
Read full article: Former Michigan House Speaker associates to stand trial on public corruption chargesAuthorities said they used their positions to exploit nonprofits, advocacy groups and others to enrich themselves.
Larry Nassar victims left without fulfilling answers as investigation into MSU closes
Read full article: Larry Nassar victims left without fulfilling answers as investigation into MSU closesMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the closure, citing withheld documents that delayed the investigation and ultimately provided no new insights.
Michigan AG announces findings in MSU Nassar investigation
Read full article: Michigan AG announces findings in MSU Nassar investigationLarry Nassar, a former MSU employee and USA Gymnastics team doctor, was sentenced in 2018 to 40 to 175 years in prison for sexually abusing gymnasts under the guise of medical treatment.
Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz to campaign in Michigan this week
Read full article: Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz to campaign in Michigan this weekVice Presidential nominee Tim Walz is scheduled to visit Michigan this week following the presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Detroiter who kidnapped, killed 2-year-old from Lansing receives second life sentence
Read full article: Detroiter who kidnapped, killed 2-year-old from Lansing receives second life sentenceRashad Maleek Trice was previously sentenced to life without parole in a Michigan court before he was sentenced on Friday to life imprisonment on federal charges.
Detroiter who kidnapped, killed 2-year-old from Lansing sentenced to life
Read full article: Detroiter who kidnapped, killed 2-year-old from Lansing sentenced to lifeHe pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and first-degree criminal sexual conduct on July 1, 2024, almost exactly a year after the crimes were committed.
Man to be sentenced after pleading guilty to murder of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith
Read full article: Man to be sentenced after pleading guilty to murder of 2-year-old Wynter Cole SmithRashad Maleek Trice is expected to be sentenced Friday morning after pleading guilty to killing 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith and assaulting her mother in 2023.
Department of Attorney General finds officers acted in self-defense in killing of Lansing man
Read full article: Department of Attorney General finds officers acted in self-defense in killing of Lansing manThe Michigan Department of Attorney General concluded its investigation in the review of the shooting death of Stephen Luis Romero, 33, of Lansing, without issuing charges against the officers involved who acted in self-defense.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer insists Biden can win her state and says she's behind him 100%
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer insists Biden can win her state and says she's behind him 100%Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is insisting that President Joe Biden can still win her state, a key battleground in the 2024 election, even as many national Democrats question whether Biden should move forward after his shaky debate performance.
Michigan lawmaker claims โfalse accusationsโ led to assault, weapons arrest
Read full article: Michigan lawmaker claims โfalse accusationsโ led to assault, weapons arrestMichigan lawmaker Neil Friske issued a statement regarding the police investigation of his arrest for alleged assault and weapons crimes.
State Board of Education urges review of Oxford school shooting at behest of victimsโ parents
Read full article: State Board of Education urges review of Oxford school shooting at behest of victimsโ parentsThe State Board of Education voted 7-1 to call upon the Michigan Legislature to require and fund a comprehensive independent review of the 2021 Oxford High School shooting in response to requests from parents of the four students who were killed.
Upcoming Check Your Heart Rally in Lansing encourages organ donation education, registration
Read full article: Upcoming Check Your Heart Rally in Lansing encourages organ donation education, registrationThis year, the event is focusing on the need for organ, eye and issue donation education, especially for teenagers getting their first driverโs license.
Victims of Memorial Day mass shooting in Lansing likely uninvolved bystanders
Read full article: Victims of Memorial Day mass shooting in Lansing likely uninvolved bystandersA 17-year-old boy was killed in the shooting, a 16-year-old and a 20-year-old were critically injured and four other victims are expected to survive.
Unlicensed nurse charged with 30 counts of unauthorized health profession practice in Oakland County
Read full article: Unlicensed nurse charged with 30 counts of unauthorized health profession practice in Oakland CountyCassandra Alvera Gilleylen, also known as Cassandra Alvera Bowens, 52, of Flint, is facing a serious legal battle.
Westland man admits to sending โnonsensical, racistโ threats to Governor
Read full article: Westland man admits to sending โnonsensical, racistโ threats to GovernorHe will be required to attend Alcoholics Anonymous and refrain from repeated, unwanted contact with any individual, business or government agency.
Ex-Michigan House Speaker pleads not guilty to felony embezzlement charges
Read full article: Ex-Michigan House Speaker pleads not guilty to felony embezzlement chargesThe former Michigan House of Representatives leader, Lee Chatfield, and his wife were arraigned on embezzlement charges Thursday, May 2.
High school coaches in Michigan now required to get CPR, AED training
Read full article: High school coaches in Michigan now required to get CPR, AED trainingAll high school coaches in Michigan are now required to have a valid certification for CPR and the use of automated external defibrillators (AED).
Legislation to require AEDs in Michigan schools sees strong support ahead of Senate vote
Read full article: Legislation to require AEDs in Michigan schools sees strong support ahead of Senate voteThe bills would ensure that every school is equipped with AEDs and that coaches are trained in their use.
Ex-Michigan House Speaker charged in โflagrantโ misuse of nonprofit funds, embezzlement
Read full article: Ex-Michigan House Speaker charged in โflagrantโ misuse of nonprofit funds, embezzlementThe charges include conducting a criminal enterprise, embezzlement from a nonprofit, conspiracy to commit embezzlement from a nonprofit and more.
Federal judges approve redraw of Detroit-area state House seats ahead of 2024 election
Read full article: Federal judges approve redraw of Detroit-area state House seats ahead of 2024 electionA three-judge federal appeals court panel approved redrawn state House districts in the Detroit area that will be implemented for the November election.
Michigan Lottery: Winning ticket sold in Wayne County worth $25K a year for life
Read full article: Michigan Lottery: Winning ticket sold in Wayne County worth $25K a year for lifeAnother Michigan Lottery player is waking up to a lifetime of cash after winning $25,000 a year for life playing Lucky For Life.
Man pleads guilty to Wynter Cole Smithโs kidnapping, death under new agreement
Read full article: Man pleads guilty to Wynter Cole Smithโs kidnapping, death under new agreementThe man accused of kidnapping and killing a 2-year-old girl from Lansing is admitting to the federal charge of kidnapping resulting in death, according to a new plea agreement.