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Michigan Life Is Singing to Your Sweetheart Really Illegal in Kalamazoo? Here Are Michigan’s Seven Oddest Laws.

Dyeing a sparrow and calling it a parakeet. Abandoning your hoop skirt. In some Michigan communities, odd laws like these are still on the books.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel November 2, 2021 3:46 pm EDT
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Law and Policy These Michigan Communities Are Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis

After similar resolutions stalled in the State Senate and House, Michigan's local communities are taking action to dismantle systemic racism.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain June 26, 2020 12:32 pm EDT
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Michigan Life Missing Your Favorite Michigan Bar? New Legislation May Allow You To Take Those Cocktails Home.

If this bill passes, your favorite bars and restaurants could be pouring you drinks to carry out.

Ellen Chamberlain Ellen Chamberlain May 28, 2020 10:30 am EDT

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