Jurors rebuffed in request for transcripts. Experts caution against making any conclusions about length of deliberations.
Zahra Ahmad
Zahra is a former reporter for Bridge Michigan.
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Michigan unveils pollution screening tool to combat environmental racism
Michigan follows leads of other states with an app that allows residents to determine the level of pollution in their neighborhood. Activists press to use the tool in the permitting process.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan township braces for Trump rally: ‘we don’t have another option’
Washington Township officials are raising safety concerns around a Trump rally they anticipate will draw thousands of people to an area with limited space and parking.
Posted inMichigan Government
Mushrooms and other psychedelics gain foothold in Michigan. What to know.
Last week, Hazel Park became the third Michigan city to decriminalize magic mushrooms and other entheogenic substances, with a statewide campaign in the works. The drugs hold promise for treating depression, PTSD and other conditions, but are psychedelics safe?
Posted inMichigan Government
$8 million awarded for Michigan election security amid funding disputes
The Michigan Bureau of Elections granted $8 million to local clerks for election security improvements as disputes over the voting process continue in the legislature and a lawsuit over “Zuck Bucks” donations is dismissed.
Posted inMichigan Government
Ex-Gov. Rick Snyder, 4 others charged in Flint water crisis must testify
U.S. District Court Judge Judith E. Levy denied motions to stop subpoenas for Snyder and four other government officials in a civil lawsuit. The former officials wanted to assert their right to remain silent given their pending criminal cases.
Posted inMichigan Government
Audit: Michigan unemployment agency hired identity thieves to process claims
The Unemployment Insurance Agency failed to conduct proper background checks as it rushed to hire workers to handle a record number of claims — and taxpayers paid the price, according to an audit.
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Michigan GOP passes more bills to tighten election rules. Expect more vetoes.
Republicans seek to give poll watchers breaks, require the Secretary of State to be more vigilant about removing inactive voters from the rolls. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s veto pen is ready.
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Dairy cows want to make Daylight Savings Time permanent. Does Michigan?
The perennial issue is getting more currency after the U.S. Senate unanimously approved the switch. The measure has surprising support: Dairy cows.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan gas prices may stay high. Where to find lowest prices, save money
From apps to discount clubs and coasting to carpooling, here are tips to cut costs as Michigan endures a second straight week of gas at more than $4 per gallon.