Legislation tightening rules for medical marijuana caregivers …
WEBOct 26, 2021 · Several bills that change the state’s 2008 voter-approved Michigan Medical Marijuana Act and caregiver program moved out of committee Tuesday and are headed to the House floor. House Bills 5300-5302, known as the Michigan Cannabis Safety Act, tighten rules for caregivers related to plant allowances, product testing and where they can grow medical marijuana. The […]
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Cornel West removed from Michigan presidential election ballot
WEBFeb 5, 2024 · The state Bureau of Elections on Friday disqualified independent presidential candidate Cornel West from the Nov. 5 general election ballot over a technical violation of state law. West was disqualified for failing to have his candidate affidavit properly notarized, which invalidated the required document. Challenges were filed with the Michigan Department of State office by […]
Trump’s Howell event was a ‘blatant’ violation of Michigan …
WEBUpdated, 4:57 p.m., 8/22/24 An event Tuesday labeled as a press conference by former President Donald Trump was instead a “blatant” violation of state election law, which ironically also featured a former state legislator who helped pass the law making it illegal. That’s the conclusion of election attorney Mark Brewer of the Goodman Acker law […]
Michigan’s U.S. Senate race: Who’s in, who’s ... - Michigan Advance
WEBFeb 27, 2023 · Only one Republican, former Sen. Spencer Abraham, has represented Michigan in the Senate over the past 40 years. But with Democrats currently holding a slim 51-49 advantage in the Senate, the stakes for 2024 remain high. Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist speaks to reporters after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer presented her budget proposal to the Michigan House ...
Here’s how new districts could shape Michigan’s 2022 election
WEBJan 4, 2022 · 4th District (Kalamazoo, Holland, Battle Creek and Benton Harbor): Two Republican incumbents, Reps. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) and Bill Huizenga of (R-Holland), would face-off in a GOP primary if Upton decides to run again. Huizenga announced Tuesday on Twitter that he will be running in 2022, but Upton hasn’t made a decision yet.
Nessel delivers her argument on Harris v. Trump at the DNC
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Advance Notice: Briefs. Nessel delivers her argument on Harris v. Trump at the DNC. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks on night three of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 21, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel …
David Hecker: Empower paraprofessionals to address Michigan’s …
WEBDavid Hecker. November 8, 2021 6:00 am. Getty Images. It’s no secret that school districts across Michigan are struggling with a teacher shortage—and both teachers and students are struggling as a result. Without adequate staff, schools are forced to resort to larger class sizes, increasing teachers’ workloads and making it more difficult ...
Bipartisan bills boost crisis response and jail diversion programs …
WEBSep 20, 2021 · State Sens. Rick Outman (R-Six Lakes) and Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) introduced two bills last week to establish grants funding community crisis and jail intervention programs in localities to address pitfalls in mental health response programs in Michigan. In 1974, the Community Mental Health code was established in Michigan that created laws and programs to […]
Legendary civil rights lawyer Dean Robb dies - Michigan Advance
WEBBy: Ken Coleman - December 4, 2018 5:40 am. Dean Robb, the Michigan attorney who filed suit against the FBI after civil rights activists were murdered by Ku Klux Klan members in the 1960s, died on Sunday at age 94. The Traverse City resident earned a law degree from Wayne State University in 1949. Robb made history, both as an activist and as ...
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