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Root Canals, Crowns Now Covered By Medicaid

04/05/23 10:11 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Root Canals, Crowns Now Covered By Medicaid
Adult Medicaid recipients 21 and over will now be able to get root canals, crowns, gum care and deep teeth cleanings, under expanded dental coverage budgeted at $85.1 million, which was announced Monday

Lawmakers Might Soon Be Asked To Ensure Passenger Rail Safety With Tougher Penalties

03/29/23 12:44 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Lawmakers Might Soon Be Asked To Ensure Passenger Rail Safety With Tougher Penalties
An association of rail and transportation workers is putting together proposals for Michigan lawmakers to improve Amtrak security with stricter penalties against individuals who verbally or physically assault rail employees.

U.S. Senate Race Shaping Up On Dem Side With Benson Out

03/28/23 02:36 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
U.S. Senate Race Shaping Up On Dem Side With Benson Out
The race for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination is shaping up to be U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) against Southeast Michigan business executive Nasser Beydoun

Dems' Safe Storage Bills Don't Allow Local Bodies To Sue Gun Makers

03/21/23 10:30 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Dems' Safe Storage Bills Don't Allow Local Bodies To Sue Gun Makers
Before the Michigan Senate approved SB 79, legislation establishing penalties for when a minor obtains an improperly stored firearm, the Senate kept in statute a provision that bans local governments from suing gun manufacturers

Man Charged With Threats To Kill Jewish MI Officials

03/02/23 06:34 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Man Charged With Threats To Kill Jewish MI Officials
A Lenawee County resident is facing federal charges alleging he threatened to kill “Jewish members of the Michigan government,” a plan he described in Twitter posts.