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A Michigan House committee has begun the daunting task of sifting through a 20 bill package of juvenile justice reforms. Toni Bunton was one of a number of people who testified in favor of the bills. She was charged as an adult when she was 17 and sent to an …

Legislation to allow people to park for free at state parks during free fishing weekends has passed the Michigan House. The measure cleared the chamber on an 87-19 vote. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says allowing people to park for free on free fishing weekends could cost the department …

Certain retired teachers would be able to return to the classroom, under legislation that cleared the state Senate Tuesday. The bill would allow teachers who retired after mid-2010 to substitute teach under limited conditions in subject areas with a critical shortage without risk of losing their pensions and health benefits. …