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Democrats will regain their state House majority after voters filled two vacancies in special elections. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield is now facing over a dozen felony charges for allegedly misusing state, nonprofit and political action committee funds. We hear more from Colin Jackson.
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A rule issued Thursday by the White House expands required background checks for many gun purchases. It largely mirrors a Michigan law already in place. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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A Michigan expungement law has helped clear over a million misdemeanor and felony convictions since taking effect. That's according to a new report from the group Safe and Just Michigan. Colin Jackson has more.
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Michigan could soon require a license to practice medical nutrition therapy. As Colin Jackson reports, that’s under a bill heading for the governor.
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Now that the parents of the Oxford school shooter have been sentenced, they can file an appeal and request a publicly funded attorney. Rick Pluta reports.
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A bill heard before a Michigan Senate committee would make it easier for residents to join the state’s “Pesticide Notification Registry.” Colin Jackson has more.
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The Michigan Legislature will return to Lansing this week following its spring recess. Much of the focus over the next few months will be on the state budget. Rick Pluta reports.
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A policy think tank is calling on Michigan lawmakers to create a new tax credit for some parents of young children. Colin Jackson has more.
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With hundreds of thousands of people expected to pour into downtown, here’s the lowdown on who’s in charge of policing — and how.
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Government can be proactive, reactive, tedious, frustrating, intimidating, confusing and several of those all at once. You might remember "Schoolhouse Rock" and know the basics of how a bill becomes a law. But there is a lot to know how things operate in Lansing. Colin Jackson from the Michigan Public Radio Network has produced a series of stories that digs into the workings of the state Capitol called "Understanding the Legislative Process." Colin talks more about his ongoing project with WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert.
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Restoration work of the dome at the Michigan state Capitol building is nearing its end. Scaffolding is scheduled to start coming down next week.
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The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that lengthy delays due to COVID-19 restrictions did not violate a defendant’s right to a speedy trial.
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A new state report predicts Michigan’s population will decline by 2050. Colin Jackson has more.