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Michigan House approves $300M bill to boost police hiring

December 3, 2021

The bipartisan bill would fund equipment upgrades, hiring initiatives and retention bonuses

Read more at Police1

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MSP, Ottawa County deputies to crack down on speeding drivers

November 30, 2021

Deputies will be patrolling the streets and taking a “zero tolerance approach,” meaning any driver stopped for speeding can expect a ticket.

Read more at WoodTV

Michigan expands ProtectMiChild Registry to cover social media accounts

November 22, 2021

Marketers that do not comply with the Michigan Children’s Protection Registry Act are subject to fines and penalties.

Read more at Click On Detroit

AG Nessel Resolves Federal Lawsuit in Win for Tipped Workers

November 19, 2021

The new rule restores the twenty percent cap and imposes an additional limit of thirty consecutive minutes of non-tipped work.

Read more at Michigan.gov

Michigan SOS lifts driver’s license suspensions for more than 150,000 residents

November 18, 2021

In all, the Michigan Department of State has canceled infractions on the driving records of more than 350,000 Michiganders. Letters with more information are being sent this week to all impacted

Read more at Click On Detroit

Grand Rapids removes 2 parks, Calder Plaza from to-go drinking areas to comply with state law

November 16, 2021

The city has about 90 blocks of social district commons areas, largely in downtown, and more than 60 bars and restaurants authorized to sell the to-go drinks.

Read more at mLive.com

10 tips to help Michigan hunters avoid common violations during firearm deer season

November 10, 2021

Michigan’s 2021 firearm deer season begins on Nov. 15

Read more at mLive.com

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Detroit Becomes the Second-Largest U.S. City To Urge Tolerance of Psychedelic Use

November 5, 2021

Detroit voters this week overwhelmingly approved a ballot initiative aimed at protecting people who consume "entheogenic plants" from arrest and prosecution.

Although the Detroit ballot initiative claims to "decriminalize" natural psychedelics "to the fullest extent permitted under Michigan law," it does not affect state penalties for possessing such drugs, which Michigan classifies as Schedule I substances. Even low-level possession (involving less than 25 grams) remains a felony, punishable by up to four years in prison and a $25,000 fine.

Read more at reason.com

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Bill to get rid of ‘tampon tax’ signed into law

November 4, 2021

When the bills are fully implemented, the sales and use tax on feminine hygiene products will be eliminated in about 90 days.

Read more at WoodTV8

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New law helps police keep drivers accountable around school buses

October 28, 2021

Prior to Oct. 11, drivers couldn’t be punished for passing a bus unless an officer caught them in the act. Now, thanks to a new law, police can issue citations based on video recordings that are captured by a school bus when an officer isn’t present, and the fines are hefty.

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