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Hearings began Tuesday in Lansing on a proposal to eliminate the statute of limitations for first-degree criminal sexual conduct committed against those under the age of 18, including any assaults that occurred in the past. While the statute of limitations was eliminated in 2001, it was not retroactive to assaults …

The debate over “millionaire parties,” “Texas Holdem” and other charitable gaming events heats up again in Lansing Wednesday. A Michigan Senate Committee may vote on a proposal to codify current “emergency rules” regarding the events. The proposal is supported by the Michigan Charitable Gaming Association, which represents non-profit groups. State …

The Michigan Senate has given the go-ahead to a nearly 54-billion dollar spending plan. The budget, which breaks down to $15.9 billion going to education and the remaining $38 billion going to state departments, was approved on mostly party line votes. It does not include some of the fee increases …