A Michigan law that required women to wait 24 hours before obtaining an abortion ‘forces needless delay on patients after they are able to consent to a procedure, thus burdening and infringing upon a patient’s access to abortion care,’ a judge ruled Tuesday.
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Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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Trump cuts hit Michigan violence prevention programs: ‘This will cost lives’
The Trump administration cut a combined $4.5 million in criminal justice grant funding for Michigan-based organizations as part of a broad cost-cutting effort. Advocates say the move could cost lives. Local law enforcement groups say it’s too early to tell.
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Government official's gun flash costs Michigan county $100,000
Grand Traverse County has settled a lawsuit over an elected official who flashed a rifle during a COVID-19-era public meeting on Zoom.
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Ex-Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate jumps into US Senate race
Joe Tate says he’s running to “lay a foundation for the next generation of Michiganders.” He joins a Democratic primary field that already includes Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed and Mallory McMorrow.
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Whitmer: Trump's invasive carp action a 'huge win' for Michigan, Great Lakes
Trump’s memorandum aims to kick start the invasive carp barrier project in Illinois and follows his April meeting with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and state House Speaker Matt Hall.
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Mistrial: Murder trial of Michigan police officer Christopher Schurr ends in hung jury
The trial of a Michigan police officer charged with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old Black man has ended in a mistrial.
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Driving high is illegal in Michigan. Soon, cops may be able to test for it
Police now use anecdotal evidence to arrest drugged drivers. Legislation would let Michigan join 24 states that use roadside saliva tests to make arrests. But reliability questions remain.
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Michigan Republicans aim to ban gender-affirming medication, surgery for minors
New Michigan legislation would prohibit medical professionals from providing transgender minors with puberty blockers, hormone therapy or anatomy-alternating surgeries.
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What's a 'purposeful warrior' anyway? Takeaways from Jocelyn Benson's new book
As she campaigns for governor, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson publishes a new book that is part memoir, part self-help book and part how-to guide.
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Jurors deadlocked in ex-officer's murder trial. Judge says keep trying
Jurors have struggled to reach a unanimous verdict on whether former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr was justified when he shot and killed Patrick Lyoya in April 2022.