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New School Bus Law

August 26, 2022

Prior to October 2021, drivers couldn’t be punished for passing a bus unless an officer caught them in the act. After a new law was passed, that all changed. Police can now use video recordings captured by a school bus when an officer isn’t present to issue a citation.

Read more at WoodTV8

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Golf carts are weirdly popular - and street legal

August 24, 2022

More than two dozen communities have adopted a golf cart ordinance.

Read more at mLive.com

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Can my kid stay home alone?

August 23, 2022

Kent County Sheriff’s Department’s Sgt. Eric Brunner said there are no laws in Michigan that specifically address an age requirement before a child can stay home alone.

Read more at WoodTV8

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Flashing yellow? Flashing Red? When do you stop for school buses?

August 22, 2022

When kids are back to school - drive safely!

Read more at Fox17

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New Michigan law clears path for autonomous vehicle roadways

August 19, 2022

The new law permits the Michigan Department of Transportation and Office of Future Mobility and Electrification to work jointly with the private sector to create and put into use automated vehicle roadway technology.

Read more at Landline Now

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Monkey Knife Fight Latest DFS Operator to Leave Michigan Amid Fantasy Law Changes

August 12, 2022

It’s the second operator to leave the state amid Michigan’s recent Fantasy Contest Consumer Protection Act, which created DFS licensing requirements, codified by the Michigan Gaming Control Board in May.

DFS companies that existed before May 2018 may continue operating, as long as they applied for a license by July 2022.

Read more at: Action Network

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Truth Remains an Absolute Defense Against Defamation Claims

August 3, 2022

“Man Who Gave Nazi Salute at Birmingham Schools Meeting Loses Tennis Job”

Read more at: JDSupra

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Michigan judge orders restoration of minimum wage hike, paid leave law

July 20, 2022

f the decision holds — an appeal could be filed quickly with the state Court of Appeals — the current $9.87 hourly minimum wage goes $12. The tipped wage, $3.75 and hour, rises to $9.60.

Read more at - Crain's Detroit Business

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House Bill 4842 Helping Michigan Distilleries

July 5, 2022

House Bill 4842 assists Michigan's growing craft distillery industry by lowering mark up costs associated with the purchase of Michigan grain, increasing the number of bottles distillers can produce while saving them and their customers money.

Read more at: Michigan.gov

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New Michigan Law Lets Cops Seize Cash At Airports, No Crime Required

June 22, 2022

Two bills (HB 4631 and HB 4632) that expand civil forfeiture at airports, making it much easier for law enforcement to seize—and permanently keep—cash and other valuables from travelers.

Read more at Forbes

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