State News
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Sextortion bills clear the Michigan House
Sextortion isn’t specifically criminalized in Michigan law but House Bills 5887, 5888 and 5889 would create criminal penalties and create educational resources that could be distributed at schools on the dangers of sexual extortion and how to access help.
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Michigan Attorney General warns families to be on the lookout for puppy scams
Learn how to avoid the heartbreak of puppy scams this holiday season.
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Michigan authorities warn of porch pirates, AI phone scams this holiday season
Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning Michiganders of a heightened risk of porch pirates and phone scams this holiday season.
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Nurses and other caregivers at UMH-Sparrow vote overwhelmingly for pre-strike authorization
Approximately 2,000 nurses and healthcare professionals at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow voted overwhelmingly to give their elected bargaining team the ability to call a strike.
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‘Civil rights firewall’: Advocates urge Michigan Dems to pass voting rights laws
Voting rights advocates are calling on Michigan lawmakers to pass the Voting Rights Act—which would formally codify protections against voting discrimination into state law.
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Michigan lawmakers pass school safety bills with focus on student mental health
Democrats and Republicans are teaming up to advance a sweeping package of bills that would bolster school security, as well as improve mental health resources for students.
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Michigan state troopers now handing out gift cards and basic essentials
A new state program has Michigan State Police troopers swapping citations for compassion—by handing out gift cards and other basic supplies to Michiganders in need.
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Unemployment benefit expansions clear hurdles in the Michigan legislature
The state House of Representatives cleared legislation Tuesday night that will now head to the Governor’s desk to expand Michigan’s eligibility for unemployment benefits to 26 weeks and steeply increase maximum payments, though the bills that cleared the state House Tuesday passed with strong opposition from Republicans.
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Ohio politician proposes bill to make flag planting a felony after fight in Michigan rivalry game
An Ohio politician said he’s introducing a bill to make flag planting in sports a felony in the state. His proposal comes after the Nov. 30 fight at the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry football game when the Wolverines beat the Buckeyes 13-10 and then attempted to plant their flag at midfield.
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Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey to host ‘A Motown Christmas’ special honoring the label’s legacy
Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey — bridging Motown’s old and new school — are lending their voices during a holiday special to honor the groundbreaking record label that changed music forever.
