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A new law signed into effect recently by Gov. Whitmer gives Michigan townships the option to change their name through a vote of the people. Previously, only cities and villages in Michigan had the same authority. Under Public Act 97 of 2021, a towns… Read More

If it seems as if traffic has increased, it may be because driving restrictions were lifted on several thousand Michigan drivers due to a law that went into effect last month. The law amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to remove certain provisions that… Read More

Due to a new Michigan law, it is now easier to ticket drivers who pass a stopped school bus that is displaying red flashing lights. A new law amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to allow a school bus to be equipped with a stop-arm camera system. A photo… Read More

Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed legislation that allows for municipalities to create social districts. A social district is a public area designated by a municipality where licensed businesses can sell alcoholic beverages to be enjoyed by c… Read More

In a case that questioned if a public high school student’s First Amendment Rights were violated, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Pennsylvania teen who used social media to express her anger with her high school and two of its s… Read More

According to TripAdvisor, 67 percent of Americans are traveling this summer, with many of them considering a stay in short-term rental properties such as those found on Airbnb and VRBO. With the increase in travel demand, more residents may seek to l… Read More

School districts whose employees do not comply with state certification and credentialing requirements for teaching, counseling, or serving as a substitute teacher face lesser penalties due to a newer law. Last month, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed SB… Read More

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed Michigan Senate Bill 16 into law, which reforms the Housing Law of Michigan to provide that transfer of rental property between two entities under common ownership or control is not a change of ownership unless t… Read More