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Michigan takes a big step toward phone-free classrooms

January 15, 2026

The Michigan House passed legislation Wednesday Jan. 14 that would ban K-12 students from using cellphones during class time, with exceptions for emergencies. The bill now heads to the state Senate.

Read more at Fox 17

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Michigan man learns the hard way that “catch a cheater” spyware apps aren’t legal

January 12, 2026

In 2002, Bryan Fleming helped to create pcTattletale, software for monitoring phone and computer usage. Fleming’s tool would record everything done on the target device, and the videos would be uploaded to a server where they could be viewed by the pcTattletale subscriber.

Read more at ars Technica

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Did auto insurance overhaul help Michigan motorists?

January 7, 2026

It’s been more than six years since Michigan officials approved bipartisan reforms aimed at driving down sky-high auto insurance costs. Yet the question remains: was it a net positive for Michigan drivers?

Read more at Bridge Michigan

10 New MI Laws That Will Change Your Life In 2026

December 31, 2025

Here's a look at some of Michigan's new laws going into effect in 2026 and how'll they can impact your life.

Read more at Patch.com

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Michigan's 24% cannabis tax can remain in place, judge rules

December 9, 2025
A Michigan judge has ruled a massive new tax on wholesale cannabis purchases can stand for now after the industry challenged the law.
A decision came Monday, weeks after the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association filed a suit against the 24% tax, which was part of the state's new budget it passed in November.
Rad more at Fox 2 Detroit

Michigan's minimum wage will go up in 2026

December 8, 2025
Michigan's minimum wage will increase once again 2026, according to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.
According to the state, the minimum hourly wage will increase from $12.48 to $13.73 per hour.
Starting in October 2028 and every October after, the state treasurer will calculate an adjusted minimum wage, increasing it by the rate of inflation. That adjusted minimum wage rate will be published by Nov. 1 and will be effective starting Feb. 21 of the following year.
Read more at Fox 17

Is it legal to sleep at a Michigan rest area?

December 2, 2025

Say you're traveling over the river and through the woods and get really drowsy, is it OK to pull off into one of Michigan's 61 highway rest areas for a nap.
Yes, it is.
The Michigan Department of Transportation, which runs the rest stops, has guidelines concerning how long you may stay — no more than 48 hours and no camping.

Read more at Detroit Free Press via MSN

Detroit police officer caught on Zoom court hearing with no pants

November 5, 2025

So this happened... "Detroit police officer caught on Zoom court hearing with no pants"

Read more at Fox2 Detroit

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Michigan Concealed Pistol License: What You Need to Know

October 31, 2025
Carrying a concealed pistol in Michigan is a serious responsibility. Even with a valid Concealed Pistol License (CPL), there are important laws you must follow — and breaking them can result in fines, criminal charges, or losing your license.
Go here, where attorney Paul Ledford of Ledford & Associates explains the key rules every CPL holder in Michigan should know.

Michigan appeals court affirms $1M PIP reimbursement right for assigned insurers

October 30, 2025
A $1-million reimbursement dispute between Farmers Insurance Exchange and Hudson Insurance Company is set to influence how Michigan insurers handle priority and personal protection insurance (PIP) claims.
The ruling signals greater reimbursement exposure for PIP insurers.
Read more at Insurance Business
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