July 21, 2023 marks one year since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill package into law that amended the Youth Tobacco Act. The amendment raised the minimum legal age for a person to use or purchase tobacco products, vapor products, and alternative n…
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed legislation into law that allows law enforcement agencies and other employers to enter into agreements to collect reimbursement (from the departing worker) for all or part of the cost of an employee’s training…
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Recently, pop singer Jewel performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the start of the Indianapolis 500. Her rendition of the national anthem was slower and more soulful than traditionally performed, prompting some to criticize her performance. Like…
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a bill package, known as the Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Act, into law. The Act is designed to curb gun violence in the state and requires law enforcement to seize and remove firearms in some in…
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Some Michigan school districts have joined a national multi-state lawsuit filed in Federal District Court in San Francisco County against Meta, Tik Tok, Snap, YouTube, and other social media companies for knowingly causing harm to children who use th…
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This Fourth of July in Michigan, residents will likely gather with friends and family to celebrate the holiday, grill hotdogs, and of course, watch fireworks displays. Those interested in launching their show in 2023 may wonder about Michigan’s fir…
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a bill into law that eliminates Michigan’s mandatory third-grade reading retention requirement. The law amends Michigan’s “Read by Grade Three” law to delete provisions prohibiting the promotion of a pupi…
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A bill in Michigan’s Senate is aimed at reducing the number of days fireworks are permitted by law. SB 0017 amends the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act by reducing the days on which residents are legally allowed to use fireworks from 13-14 to 8-9. Und…
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed four bills into law that are designed to lessen Michigan’s statewide housing crisis. The new laws will impact municipalities, housing developers, home builders, and residents throughout the state. What are the…
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a bill into law that has the potential to assist police officers as they respond to active shooter situations and other emergencies in schools. Michigan House Bill 6042 relies on critical incident mapping to impr…
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