State Law
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7 things to know: What would Michigan’s new weed tax mean for you and your stash?
A new wholesale tax on marijuana could help fix the damn roads. But it could also raise prices for consumers and shake things up for businesses, industry leaders warn.
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Michigan Senate passes compromise legislation on tipped wages
As sweeping changes to Michigan’s minimum wage and earned sick time standards, which pose concerns in the restaurant industry, are set to take effect next week, the state Senate found a compromise on Thursday to preserve tipped wages.
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Michigan’s new law resulted in no-gun orders for nearly 300 people
Nearly 300 people in Michigan were barred from possessing guns in 2024 under a new law that empowers courts to intervene if there’s evidence they could harm themselves or others.
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Nessel reviewing legal options following DOGE access to sensitive US Treasury data
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel spoke out against billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), writing that she is reviewing legal options and “will be taking action shortly” as Musk and his team attempt to seize control of several government systems.
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Michigan is on stable fiscal ground, but federal cuts could cause ‘chaos,’ state officials warn
State fiscal experts in January projected modest economic growth in 2025. But Michigan budget officials on Wednesday warned that big cuts from the federal government could wreak havoc on next year’s budget.
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Michigan AG urges federal employees to ‘read the fine print’ on Trump-Musk resignation scheme
A dozen state attorneys general have joined labor leaders in warning federal employees about a misleading resignation program rolled out by the Trump administration in coordination with billionaire Elon Musk.
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Federal judge denies request to ax Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy
A federal judge has rejected a request in a lawsuit to halt Michigan’s new law banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth.
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7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
There’s never a shortage of cannabis news in Michigan.
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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.
