State Courts
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The convicted mother of a Michigan school shooter is seeking anew trial over witness deals
The first U.S. parent to be held criminally responsible for a mass school shooting committed by a child asked a Michigan judge to throw out her conviction on Jan. 31, arguing that her trial was spoiled by the prosecutor’s failure to disclose key details about two major witnesses.
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Benson: GOP plan would ‘gut’ Michiganders’ voting rights ahead of next presidential election
Michigan’s top elections official is sounding an alarm over Republican-led legislation that would make it harder for eligible citizens to vote.
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New Michigan laws to strengthen school safety, boost resources for student mental health
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a range of bipartisan bills this month that are designed to improve safety at public schools across Michigan.
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Advocates urge Michigan Legislature not to roll back paid sick leave law
Mothering Justice hosted a press conference and rally on the Michigan State Capitol steps denouncing proposed cuts to the Earned Sick Time Act.
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Michigan Senate Dems pursue legal action against House Republicans over blocked bills
Senate Democrats authorized legal action against House Republicans for withholding nine bills passed last session— accusing them of violating Michigan’s Constitution by delaying the legislation from reaching the governor’s desk.
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6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
There’s never a shortage of newsworthy headlines from Michigan’s cannabis industry as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital.
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Report says Line 5 tunnel project could cost 3 times initial estimate, as legal challenges persist
Line 5 is at the center of multiple lawsuits aimed at shutting down the more than 70-year-old pipeline in order to avert environmental catastrophe.
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Michigan AG charges Saginaw politicians with election law forgery
Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Thursday that two people have been charged with multiple election law felonies.
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8 new Michigan laws taking effect in 2025
Democratic state lawmakers passed some big changes into law last year that were largely designed to make life better for Michigan workers, families, and communities.
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Detroit sees a drop in homicides and violent crime, according to preliminary 2024 data
Homicides in Detroit have dropped to levels not seen since before the mid-1960s, according to preliminary year-end statistics released Friday by the city.
