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MI Teen Pregnancy Down

There’s new evidence that efforts to reduce teen pregnancies in Michigan are working. The Michigan League for Public Policy has released a report saying Michigan realized a 40 percent decline in teen births over the past two decades. Michigan’s rate of 24 births per 1,000 teens in 2013 was well …

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Reforms of MI Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws Head to Governor

Bills to reform the laws that allow police to seize property in Michigan are headed to the governor, after passing the Michigan Senate Wednesday. The bill package would change the state’s civil asset forfeiture laws by increasing reporting standards and increase evidentiary standards for law enforcement to seize property. State …

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Medical Marijuana Bills Overwhelmingly Clear the Michigan House

A series of bills impacting medical marijuana users and dispensaries in-waiting have cleared a first hurdle, overwhelming passing the Michigan House Wednesday. One bill would set rules and tiered regulatory system to allow medical marijuana dispensaries to operate in the state. State Representative Mike Callton, R-Nashville, is sponsoring that bill …

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