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The Mackinac Bridge will have a special "key facility" status under legislation by Sen. John Damoose (R-Harbor Springs), making it a $2,500, four-year felony to climb up its structures without permission.

Three bills that require legislators or executive officials from registering as a lobbyist for two years after leaving office and ban sitting legislators from registering as lobbyists in other states passed the House on Thursday with more than 90 votes each.

The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony on legislation that would allow juvenile offenders over 16 years old to be transported by police with adult offenders if certain conditions, such as if the offense is committed together, are met.

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has not been reviewing travel logs and verifying vehicle assignments to make sure their vehicles are being used for state business, according to an Office of Auditor General report.

Travel to Toronto by train may soon be possible from the Michigan Central Station in Detroit.