Lawmakers can’t muster enough support to require hands-free devices while driving. Distracted driving crashes are up, but opponents object to possibility of license suspensions, points.
Yue Stella Yu
Stella Yu is a former capitol reporter for Bridge Michigan.
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Michigan is passing gun safety laws. Most counties may not enforce them
More than half of Michigan’s 83 counties passed resolutions declaring themselves Second Amendment sanctuaries or proclaiming their right to ignore laws that don’t square with their constitutional principles.
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Michigan State University 911 calls: Students broke windows to escape shooting
The first 10 calls to 911 show chaos, fear and confusion at MSU and pose new questions about why police waited more than 12 minutes to alert students of an active shooter on campus.
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Do red flag gun laws work? Answer unclear as Michigan eyes reform
Nineteen states and Washington D.C. have ‘extreme risk’ confiscation laws. They have many supporters, but the laws aren’t used much, are enforced sporadically and have prompted equity questions.
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Hundreds rally for gun reform in Michigan, including Gabby Giffords
Action on a trio of gun law changes could come this week from Michigan Democrats who now control the state Legislature.
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Right-to-Work repeal soon headed to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Now what?
The Senate approved a repeal of the controversial law that weakened union membership. An appropriation in the bill could make it veto proof. Whitmer has voted to block such bills but likely will sign the repeal.
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MSU shooting: Video shows gunman checked ammo after entering Union
The 43-year-old shooter can be seen checking his handgun clip for ammunition before walking into a room at the MSU Union the night of Feb. 13, newly released surveillance shows. He left a minute before police arrived.
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Michigan Right-to-Work backers plot ballot proposal as Dems pursue repeal
Republican activists and donors are discussing a potential ballot proposal to preserve Right-to-Work as Democrats vote to repeal the law, according to organizers of the fledgling effort.
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Utilities gave big to Michigan lawmakers now weighing reforms, records show
Nearly 70 percent of sitting Michigan lawmakers have received campaign funds from two utility company PACs tied to Consumers Energy and DTE over the past five years, a Bridge analysis has found.
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Elissa Slotkin announces bid to succeed Debbie Stabenow. Who's in, out of race?
The 2024 election could determine balance of power in Sentate. So far, there are more people are taking themselves out of the running than announced candidates.