The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Friday that an effort to raise Michigan’s minimum wage to $15 an hour will not make the 2024 ballot.
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How to register to vote in Michigan
Michigan will decide key races in a host of races in 2024. Voters should keep several deadlines in the process in mind.
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GOP Justice David Viviano leaving Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Supreme Court Justice David Viviano will not seek reelection this fall. He’s one of three Republican nominees on the liberal court.
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Supreme Court poop dispute could have big impact on Michigan environment
How far can Michigan go in its quest to limit farm pollution in Michigan’s lakes and rivers? That’s the subject of a case now before the state’s highest court.
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Michigan businesses ask court to make state pay for COVID-19 losses
Two cases pending before the Michigan Supreme Court argue the state should pay for the losses business took during mandatory COVID-19 business closures. Government officials maintain they had the power to do so.
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Michigan high court weighs case that would raise minimum wage for 305K workers
The Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments from restaurant workers, others who would be impacted if wage rises to more than $13 an hour.
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Michigan judges required to use preferred pronouns in court under new rule
A Michigan Supreme Court rule that goes into effect Jan. 1 will require judges and court staff to address attorneys and others appearing in court by their preferred pronouns, including they/them pronouns.
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End of the line for Flint criminal charges: Supreme Court declines AG’s appeal
The Supreme Court ruling puts an end to charges brought in 2021 by Attorney General Dana Nessel against seven state officials for their role in the Flint water crisis.
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Michigan court limits scope of no-fault reform. Will insurance rates rise?
Michigan Supreme Court rules that thousands of crash survivors aren’t subject to medical fee caps imposed by a 2019 law that lowered most rates. Detractors say that may make premiums more expensive ‘for many decades.’
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Michigan Supreme Court extends custody rights of unmarried LGBTQ parents
Former couples denied the right to marry by Michigan’s overturned ban on same-sex marriage can seek custody of children produced in the relationship, the court rules.