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Michigan drivers can now disclose communication impediments

July 20, 2021

The information wouldn’t be public or show up on a person’s license, but would appear on the Law Enforcement Information Network, a computer system used by police during traffic stops.

Read more at mLive

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Lawmakers pass bill to make Michigan school buses safer

July 15, 2021

The package of bills allows stickers to be placed on busses warning unauthorized people not to board. It also creates civil fines for people who board school busses without permission.

Read more at News Channel 3

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Governor Whitmer signs legislation regulated delta-8 THC products

July 14, 2021

House Bill 4517 ensures that intoxicating products are not sold at retail stores, under the guise of hemp; rather that they are regulated akin to adult-use cannabis, restricted to adults and monitored for safety and potency.

Read more at Fox 17

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Michigan Workers Compensation Insurance

July 13, 2021

Michigan employers must arrange for the payment of workers comp benefits.

Read more at Forbes

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What to know about Michigan’s fireworks rules ahead of Fourth of July weekend

June 30, 2021

Under the state’s fireworks law, last updated in late 2018, consumer fireworks are permissible statewide until 11:45 p.m. each evening from June 29 through July 4.

Read more at mLive.com

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Kent County law enforcement agencies launch $25M upgrades to dispatch system

June 24, 2021

Public safety agencies have also upgraded web-based Incident Status Monitors to provide easy access for anyone wanting to know where public safety resources are being deployed.

Read more at Fox17

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High Court Denies Sentence Reduction to Light Crack Offenses

June 14, 2021

Crack cocaine offenders are only eligible for reduced sentences under the First Step Act if they were convicted of a drug possession charge that came with a mandatory minimum sentence, the Supreme Court ruled

Read more at Courthouse News

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Michigan Legislature Passes Bills Exempting Certain PPE from Sales and Use Tax

June 11, 2021

Because the legislation is retroactive to March 10 of last year, it contains a provision allowing eligible purchasers to request a refund of sales and use taxes paid for purchases of PPES

Read more at The National Law Review

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New Michigan law clears the way for higher-alcohol canned cocktails

May 26, 2021

A bi-partisan bill! Who knew that was possible! And all it took was some alcohol.

Read More at Detroit Free Press

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Lawmaker wants to end Michigan’s ban on unmarried couples living together

May 24, 2021

How is this still a law?

Read more at WLNS6

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