Colin Jackson
Reporter, Michigan Public Radio Network-
The U.S. Attorney’s office for the Western District of Michigan has a new summertime gun violence prevention campaign. The Safe Summer 2023 initiative involves pursuing federal prosecution of people who possess guns linked to past shootings, rather than prosecuting them in state court. -
A clean energy plan in the Michigan Senate could start receiving hearings as soon as next month.
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The Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission is seeking punishment for one of the people allegedly involved in a plot to submit false electoral college votes after the 2020 election.
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The legislation would close loopholes in current state law that allow parents to consent to their child’s marriage if the child is 16 or older. Kids under 16 can also marry if a judge also signs off.
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Bills scheduled for a Michigan House committee hearing Tuesday would ban life prison sentences for anyone aged 18 and under.
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Bills to explicitly outlaw sexual contact under the guise of medical treatment made it out of the Michigan Senate Thursday with unanimous support.
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A new law signed Monday will give Michigan’s overseas and uniformed services voters more time to get their absentee ballots in. The ballots must be postmarked by election day and arrive within the next six days.
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Michigan law currently bans texting while driving but doesn't account for other types of phone use like scrolling social media or video calling.
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The Michigan Public Service Commission has taken a step toward holding power companies financially responsible for unreliable service.
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In 2023, a record number of states have passed rules or legislation to eliminate youth gender-affirming care, but a record number of states have also moved to protect care for trans youth and adults.
