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Michigan's 3rd grade reading law is in effect. How does it work?

January 28, 2020

The Read by Grade Three law was passed in 2016 to combat the low literacy rates.

Education leaders say Michigan is in a "literary crisis," with the state's third grade students testing on the lower end of the 50 states nationally during the M-STEP or National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP). The Read by Grade Three law was passed in 2016 to combat the low literacy rates.

Read more at wzzm13

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Bill creating statewide mental health hotline in Michigan signed into law

January 27, 2020

Some states, including Georgia, have put similar programs in place, and the federal government is also working to improve resources for those in need of immediate mental health services.

Once installed, operators could connect callers with local care providers and resources, including up-to-date availability of psychiatric and substance abuse services.

Read more at mLive.com


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Confused about the new no-fault auto insurance law?

January 23, 2020

A study of 1,005 Michigan drivers found that 53% of insured drivers have just “heard of it” or are “not at all familiar” with the no-fault auto insurance law that goes into effect after July 1.

“The law is complex, regarding personal injury protections,” said Ruthanne Sudderth, senior vice president of public affairs and communications at Michigan Health & Hospital Association, which commissioned the study ahead of a public education campaign it plans to launch in the spring.

Read more at Lansing State Journal

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Michigan State Police launches criminal investigation after possible flawed breathalyzer test results

January 13, 2020

Michigan State Police launches criminal investigation after possible flawed breathalyzer test results

In a letter written to police and prosecutors statewide, state police officials warned law enforcement agencies about “performance-related issues” with the Datamaster DMT breathalyzer devices, according to The Detroit News. Such issues could affect drunken driving cases.

Read more at WXYZ Detroit

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