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A measure introduced in the Michigan House before lawmakers left for a two week spring break would require daycare centers to implement safe sleep policies for babies under the age of one and provide a copy of the policy to parents. State Representative Andy Schor is sponsoring the bill and …

State Senate Democrat Virgil Smith, who has been sentenced to 10-months in jail for a felony conviction, submitted his resignation from the upper chamber Thursday. The Senate Business Office received Smith’s letter of resignation around 12:50 p.m. according to Senate Republican spokeswoman Amber McCann. Smith’s resignation will become official when …

It’s tax season, and a spokesman for Michigan’s treasury department says the earlier you file the better. Terry Stanton of the state treasury department says people who file early and do it by e-file could see their tax return, if they’re getting one, within 7 to 10 business days. While …