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Michigan Sexual Abuse Statute of Limitations Package Could Remain an ‘Orphan’
Bills expanding the amount of time victims would have to sue their perpetrators and eliminate the statute of limitations for more criminal sexual conduct offenses were not put up for a vote last week during a marathon House session, even though they were on the agenda.
Labor Market Continues to Improve in October
The United States added 150,000 new jobs in October, according to the monthly report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Paid Family Leave Up for Vote in MI; Advocates Say it’s Long Overdue
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked Michigan lawmakers to give all workers in the state some “breathing room” by creating a new program to offer them paid family and medical leave.
Michigan voting rights advocates push for lifting language, other barriers
Michigan lawmakers are set to consider a new Voting Rights Act for the state by next week.
Medicare Enrollees Can Switch Coverage Now. Here’s What’s New and What to Consider.
It’s annual open enrollment time again for the 65 million Americans covered by Medicare, the federal health program for older people and some people with disabilities.
Column: Decarbonizing Michigan’s economy will also improve water quality
The Michigan Legislature is poised to pass one of the most comprehensive clean energy initiatives in the country, requiring 100 percent of electric power to come from carbon-free sources by 2035.
MI Lawmakers Debate Tougher Gun Laws for Domestic Violence Convictions
Michigan state lawmakers are moving closer to restricting gun ownership for more people who have been convicted of domestic violence.
MI Students Get Ahead of Emerging Science in Cannabis
Cannabis is an emerging science in which students can make new discoveries and contributions. Wayne State University in Michigan has introduced an undergraduate certificate program this fall.
The Fight for 2% − How Residuals became a Sticking Point for Striking Actors
Streaming disrupted the entire entertainment industry, upending the DVD-purchasing, film-renting, moviegoing model of decades past.