Housing for immigrant workers on dairy farms is often tucked away and largely exempt from inspections. Advocates say that can lead to poor conditions. ‘You have no one to protect you,’ one worker says.
Michigan Government
Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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Michigan GOP leadership to meet on Mackinac. Only thing missing: GOP leaders
Amid party infighting, many of the state’s top elected Republicans are skipping this year’s Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference.
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Michigan lawmakers OK universal lead screening for young children
All young children in Michigan would undergo lead screening — unless their parents object — under legislation heading to the desk of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for expected signature.
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Jury acquits three men accused in Whitmer kidnapping plot
The Friday verdict marks the last trial connected with a plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 over her pandemic policies. The governor’s office called the verdict ‘disappointing.’
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Michigan marijuana board chair bribed with sex worker, prosecutors say
Prosecutors recommended former House Speaker Rick Johnson be sent a “strong message” and sentenced to at least 71 months in prison and pay a $110,200 fine to cover the cost of his bribes.
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Michigan Democrats halt early-release plan for prisoners amid blowback
Legal questions and opposition pause the plan, but sponsors still want to bring it back. Thirty-five states have some form of ‘good time’ credits for inmates.
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Michigan Democrats want prison time for those who harass election workers
Elections clerks have been harassed and threatened since the 2020 election. New legislation would beef up penalties, but critics say it’s already illegal to harass and intimidate public officials.
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Michigan reaping millions by ‘hiding’ unclaimed money worth less than $50
Michigan lets owners claim lost or abandoned property online. Unlike other states, Michigan doesn’t list small amounts, which allowed it to keep nearly $190 million.
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How Michigan makes $122M per year keeping unclaimed, missing money from residents
Michigan holds — and has already spent most of — more than $2 billion that it does not technically own. It’s your money. And critics say the state should do more to give it back.
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Michigan may bring back its blue and black, retro cool, license plates
For $100, Michigan drivers could adorn their cars with blue ‘Great Lakes’ or black ‘Great Lake State’ plates under new Senate legislation. Money earned would go to fixing Michigan roads.