Recent Updates

Ways To Strengthen Domestic Abuse Laws Examined

A state House panel is examining a package of bills designed to strengthen Michigan’s domestic abuse laws. The legislation would, among other things, allow domestic abuse victims to opt out of mediation proceedings with their abuser, increase the penalties for assaulting a pregnant woman, and give rape victims that get …

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Protesters Interrupt Committee Meeting On Mandatory Wage And Leave Time

A House committee Tuesday gave thumbs up to a bill that includes prohibiting local governments from mandating wages and mandatory leave time. It would not affect local nondiscrimination ordinances around the state. A group of protesters interrupted the House Commerce and Trade Committee multiple times chanting “democracy yes, corporate greed …

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Bake Sales Approved By Senate

The State Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a measure that will allow Michigan schools to hold as many as two bake sales per week, or 72 per year. Lawmakers supporting the bill see it as a way to help Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts raise money. However those opposed …

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