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Penalty Lessened For Underage Drinking

The state house has voted to lessen the penalty for underage drinking, making a first offense a civil infraction instead of a misdemeanor crime. The maximum fine would remain unchanged at $100, and minors may still have to get substance abuse help. In 2014, there were about 9,300 first-offense convictions …

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Recount Continues After Opposing Court Rulings

Opposing court rulings on the Michigan ballot recount. The state court of appeals says it should end, being Green Party candidate Jill Stien did not have enough of a vote to qualify for a recount. But a federal appeals court upheld the original ruling forcing the recount Monday, saying a …

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