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Michigan House OKs plan to automatically detect, ticket drivers speeding in construction zones
Read full article: Michigan House OKs plan to automatically detect, ticket drivers speeding in construction zonesThe Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday that would allow “automated speed enforcement systems” to be set up in certain work zones to automatically detect and punish speeding drivers.
Michigan about to enact red flag laws: Here’s how they work
Read full article: Michigan about to enact red flag laws: Here’s how they workMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is poised to sign red flag legislation into law on Monday, adding it to other gun safety measures recently enacted in the wake of the Michigan State University shootings.
Court strikes down pro-gun lawsuit against Michigan Legislature amid new gun reform
Read full article: Court strikes down pro-gun lawsuit against Michigan Legislature amid new gun reformThe Michigan Court of Claims on Wednesday struck down a lawsuit brought against the Michigan Legislature in connection with its recently passed gun reform legislation.
Michigan governor signs major gun reform info law: What it includes
Read full article: Michigan governor signs major gun reform info law: What it includesSeveral gun reform bills were signed into law Thursday by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, establishing universal background checks and gun storage requirements amid a push for action against growing gun violence.
Michigan gun reform bills now law: What that means
Read full article: Michigan gun reform bills now law: What that meansSeveral gun reform bills were signed into law Thursday by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, establishing universal background checks and gun storage requirements amid a push for action against growing gun violence.
Watch: Michigan gov. signs gun reform bills into law
Read full article: Watch: Michigan gov. signs gun reform bills into lawMichigan’s governor signed legislation into law Thursday morning that will establish universal background checks and safe storage for guns exactly two months after the Michigan State University shootings.
1M Michiganders’ old convictions to be erased under ‘Clean Slate’ law
Read full article: 1M Michiganders’ old convictions to be erased under ‘Clean Slate’ lawState officials said Monday that a new automatic expungement program under the new “Clean Slate” law is anticipated to erase old convictions for over 1 million Michigan residents this week.
Local 4 spoke with 2 Metro Detroit women who have different views on abortion battle
Read full article: Local 4 spoke with 2 Metro Detroit women who have different views on abortion battleIn an exclusive sit-down interview with Local 4 before striking down that law, Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she believes the moment is on the side of reproductive rights, as evidenced by what’s happening around the country.
Gov. Whitmer discusses future of abortion battle during one-on-one interview with Local 4
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer discusses future of abortion battle during one-on-one interview with Local 4Local 4's Paula Tutman had a chance to sit down with Governor Gretchen Whitmer for an exclusive interview just before she repealed Michigan's 1931 abortion ban.
Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban officially repealed with gov’s signature
Read full article: Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban officially repealed with gov’s signatureWhen Michigan voters took to the polls in 2022, the majority of them approved a proposal to add the right to an abortion to the state’s constitution, effectively overriding a century-old abortion ban on the books.
Michigan teens can win college scholarship by discouraging distracted driving online
Read full article: Michigan teens can win college scholarship by discouraging distracted driving onlineDespite Kelsey’s Law, teenagers are still the most vulnerable age group when it comes to distracted driving crashes.
New year brings Michigan’s minimum wage above $10, but it could rise even more
Read full article: New year brings Michigan’s minimum wage above $10, but it could rise even moreThe minimum wage in the state of Michigan increased on the first day of the year as scheduled, but that number may jump even higher in the coming months due to a looming court decision.
Here’s what a new gun crime policy in Macomb County will mean moving forward
Read full article: Here’s what a new gun crime policy in Macomb County will mean moving forwardThe Macomb County Prosecutor has set a new gun policy in response to what, he feels, is selective enforcement of the state-level statute.
What the landmark same-sex marriage bill would mean for Michigan if Obergefell is overturned
Read full article: What the landmark same-sex marriage bill would mean for Michigan if Obergefell is overturnedThe Senate passed bipartisan legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex marriages, but should it become law, what would that mean for same-sex couples Michigan?
Groups say Michigan abortion amendment invalidates nearly 50 laws -- here’s what experts are saying
Read full article: Groups say Michigan abortion amendment invalidates nearly 50 laws -- here’s what experts are sayingIn a list obtained by Local4, anti-abortion groups claim they’ve identified up to 47 laws they think would be repealed or rendered invalid if the amendment is passed, because of a section that says all laws surrounding pregnancy would be addressed under the new amendment.
Michigan board certifies abortion, voting rights ballot proposals under court orders
Read full article: Michigan board certifies abortion, voting rights ballot proposals under court ordersAs a final formality, the Michigan Board of State Canvassers convened Friday to certify two ballot proposals to appear on the November ballot after being ordered to do so by the state’s high court.
Michigan judge declares 1931 law banning abortions ‘unconstitutional’ in final ruling
Read full article: Michigan judge declares 1931 law banning abortions ‘unconstitutional’ in final rulingA Michigan Court of Claims judge on Wednesday declared the state’s 1931 law banning most abortions is unconstitutional, months after issuing a preliminary injunction that blocked enforcement of the law.
Watch: Judge grants preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Michigan abortion ban
Read full article: Watch: Judge grants preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Michigan abortion banWatch the complete ruling as an Oakland County judge grants a preliminary injunction that temporarily blocks county prosecutors from enforcing Michigan's abortion ban.
Judge temporarily blocks county prosecutors from enforcing Michigan abortion ban
Read full article: Judge temporarily blocks county prosecutors from enforcing Michigan abortion banAn Oakland County Circuit Court judge on Friday granted a preliminary injunction that bars county prosecutors from enforcing Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban post Roe.
Live stream: Judge to decide Friday if county prosecutors can enforce Michigan abortion ban
Read full article: Live stream: Judge to decide Friday if county prosecutors can enforce Michigan abortion banAn Oakland County Circuit Court judge is set to rule Friday morning on whether or not to grant a preliminary injunction that would continue to block the enforcement of Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban.
Key abortion ruling in Oakland County is hours away -- Here’s what to expect
Read full article: Key abortion ruling in Oakland County is hours away -- Here’s what to expectWe are hours away from an Oakland County judge ruling on whether abortion services can continue across Michigan. That decision is pending while anti-abortion groups are working on getting a potential abortion proposal kicked off the ballot.
Judge hears final arguments on temporary order barring prosecutors from enforcing Michigan abortion ban
Read full article: Judge hears final arguments on temporary order barring prosecutors from enforcing Michigan abortion banAn Oakland County Circuit Court judge on Thursday continued to hear arguments for and against issuing a preliminary injunction that would continue to block the enforcement of Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban post Roe.
Judge hears arguments on temporary order blocking Michigan prosecutors from enforcing abortion ban
Read full article: Judge hears arguments on temporary order blocking Michigan prosecutors from enforcing abortion banAn Oakland County Circuit Court judge on Wednesday afternoon will hear arguments for and against extending a temporary restraining order that is currently blocking the enforcement of Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban post Roe.
Abortion rights petition drive sets record in Michigan-- what we know
Read full article: Abortion rights petition drive sets record in Michigan-- what we knowSupporters of a petition to make access to abortion a part of the Michigan constitution submit a record number of signatures Monday. The group submitted 753,000 signatures, well above the threshold, to get the issue on the November ballot.
Live stream: Reproductive Freedom for All submits 753K signatures in favor of Michigan abortion rights
Read full article: Live stream: Reproductive Freedom for All submits 753K signatures in favor of Michigan abortion rightsGroups seeking to codify the right to abortion care in Michigan have submitted a record number of signatures in favor of a ballot initiative that would put the vote up to Michiganders this fall. Watch them speak live.
Michigan abortion rights ballot drive submits 753K signatures for November election
Read full article: Michigan abortion rights ballot drive submits 753K signatures for November electionA push to add a proposal to the November ballot on the right to an abortion in Michigan is nearing approval after a record-breaking haul of signatures were submitted on Monday.
Michigan AG: Abortion care ‘cannot be prosecuted’ while injunction in place
Read full article: Michigan AG: Abortion care ‘cannot be prosecuted’ while injunction in placeWith confusion and uncertainty over abortion laws and abortion care circulating throughout the state, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding residents and health care providers that abortion is currently legal in the state.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade: What that means for abortion access in Michigan
Read full article: Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade: What that means for abortion access in MichiganThe United States Supreme Court has voted to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that made abortion legal nationwide, relinquishing control of abortion regulation to individual state governments.
Michigan governor calls on court to decide on state’s 1931 abortion ban :‘Time is of the essence’
Read full article: Michigan governor calls on court to decide on state’s 1931 abortion ban :‘Time is of the essence’Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer again called on the Michigan Supreme Court to make a decision on whether the state’s 1931 abortion ban should remain state law.
Michigan court blocks enforcement of state’s 1931 abortion ban if Roe is overturned
Read full article: Michigan court blocks enforcement of state’s 1931 abortion ban if Roe is overturnedEnforcement of Michigan’s nearly century-old law banning abortions has been blocked by the state’s Court of Claims Tuesday, siding with a lawsuit that claims the ban is “unconstitutional.”
New bill would require gun owners to safely store weapons away from children
Read full article: New bill would require gun owners to safely store weapons away from childrenNewly proposed legislation would make gun owners liable if children access and use their weapons to commit a crime or hurt themselves or others.
Sunday Read: What to know about ‘Secure MI Vote’ petition drive
Read full article: Sunday Read: What to know about ‘Secure MI Vote’ petition driveDespite several reports from government and election officials finding no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election, Republican lawmakers and some voters are pushing for tighter voting laws across the U.S. -- including here in Michigan.
Deep Dive: What to know about ‘Secure MI Vote’ petition drive
Read full article: Deep Dive: What to know about ‘Secure MI Vote’ petition driveDespite several reports from government and election officials finding no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election, Republican lawmakers and some voters are pushing for tighter voting laws across the U.S. -- including here in Michigan.
Deep Dive: What to know about ‘Unlock Michigan’ petition drive
Read full article: Deep Dive: What to know about ‘Unlock Michigan’ petition driveMost pandemic restrictions have been lifted in Michigan at this point, but that’s not stopping one group from trying to make sure they’re hard to come by in the future.
How to celebrate safely on the biggest bar night of the year
Read full article: How to celebrate safely on the biggest bar night of the yearWhat’s the most popular bar night of the year? If you guessed New Year’s Eve, you may be surprised to learn Thanksgiving Eve is among the busiest nights for local drinking establishments.
Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office to offer criminal record expungement checks Tuesday
Read full article: Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office to offer criminal record expungement checks TuesdayFrom 8-11 .m. on Tuesday the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office will be at Bellflower in Ypsilanti doing free criminal record expungement checks.
How to get your record criminal expunged under Michigan’s new ‘Clean Slate’ laws
Read full article: How to get your record criminal expunged under Michigan’s new ‘Clean Slate’ lawsNew Michigan laws are making it easier for residents who have committed nonviolent crimes to get their records wiped clean.
Law clinic at University of Michigan helps residents resolve unemployment claims
Read full article: Law clinic at University of Michigan helps residents resolve unemployment claimsRELATED: Michigan unemployment: Residents can start to claim remaining PEUC, PUA paymentsThere’s a new way people who are battling the Unemployment Insurance Agency can get help to solve these issues. The University of Michigan’s Workers’ Rights Clinic has law students assisting residents in solving what can be frustrating issues. Before the coronavirus pandemic, the school said the Workers’ Rights Clinic would average about 15 phone calls each week. The Workers’ Rights Clinic -- formerly the Unemployment Insurance Clinic -- offers advice, provides representation at more. To apply for legal assistance through the Workers’ Rights Clinic, visit the University of Michigan Law School’s official website here.
ACLU calls on Michigan gov. to veto Senate’s approval of changes to sex offender registry rules
Read full article: ACLU calls on Michigan gov. to veto Senate’s approval of changes to sex offender registry rulesLANSING, Mich. – The Legislature approved changes last week to Michigan’s sex offender registry after federal courts declared the current policy unconstitutional. In 2006, the state prohibited those on the registry from living or loitering within 1,000 feet of school property. In 2011, the state approved a requirement for registrants to immediately report changes in addresses, vehicles and phone numbers. Since the judge's February decision, officers were advised not to take enforcement action for certain violations involving the registry and school safety zones, said Michigan State Police spokeswoman Shanon Banner. The legislation would require offenders to report changes in phone numbers and vehicles to authorities.