A lawsuit involving more than 900 teens who say they were assaulted behind bars can proceed, after the state’s second-highest court throws out a law designed to kill such lawsuits.
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 lawmakers treading lightly on guns
Dozens of gun bills, most seeking to expand gun rights, are stuck in limbo as Lansing takes stock of the post-Parkland landscape.
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The status of 39 gun bills in the Michigan Legislature
Dozens of gun-related bills have been introduced since Michigan’s current legislative term started. Most seek to expand gun rights, but gun politics may be shifting following a deadly school shooting in Florida.
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El-Sayed asks court to settle his eligibility for Michigan governor
The Michigan Democrat wants a judge to say he is qualified to be on the ballot
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After early doubts, United Auto Workers back Gretchen Whitmer for Michigan governor
Just months after a movement to woo another candidate, Democratic bigwigs are now scrambling to endorse the former Senate minority leader.
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How to solve Michigan’s big problems? Be willing to talk about solutions
Taxes, good government, natural resources, quality of life among the topics discussed at The Center for Michigan/Bridge Magazine’s first Solutions Summit, part of the nonpartisan groups’ 2018 Truth Tour.
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Michigan’s infrastructure is in shambles. Answers aren’t easy
The state needs $4 billion in infrastructure fixes. But state, federal and local governments, and private sector, should be involved in a fix.
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Michigan’s economy is improving. But suburbs may face next fiscal crisis.
Cities are booming, but problems of unfunded liabilities such as pensions could plague smaller communities.
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Pure Michigan faces troubles from climate change to drinking water
Environmental experts weigh in on what the state and communities can do to protect Michigan’s natural resources and prepare for change.
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Why don’t Michiganders trust government? Let’s count the ways.
Government records are private. Gerrymandering is common. Dark money is omnipresent. But some say solutions will cause more problems.