Author: Interlochen Public Radio
Four years after George Floyd, Michigan lawmakers push police reforms in lame-duck
Plans would give police a âduty to interveneâ if a colleague uses excessive force, restrict no-knock warrants and require more extensive background checks for new officers….
Controversial copper mine subsidy among $300M approved by Michigan lawmakers
The $50 million grant to the proposed UP mine drew angry shouts from opponents. Lawmakers also authorized money for an Ypsilanti supercomputing center, a Redford Township diesel engine maker, and Dow Chemical….
Michigan Republicans to push constitutional amendment requiring ID to vote
Proponents say IDs improve security. Foes say requirements target minorities. The GOP wants to ask voters whether they should be required….
Michigan judge drops felonies for poll workers in double-voting case
The Michigan Attorney Generalâs Office said it may appeal the decision in St. Clair Shores involving two deputy election clerks. A man charged with voting absentee and in person will face trial….
Michigan work zones, school buses to use cameras to catch traffic violators
Michigan will implement cameras in work zones to prevent construction-related crashes and on school buses to track people who fail to stop. The work-zone traffic systems can automatically issue tickets….