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Report Shows 391 Complaints Filed Under New 'Red Flag' Law 

02/13/25 12:14 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Report Shows 391 Complaints Filed Under New 'Red Flag' Law 
The Michigan Legislature on Wednesday received its inaugural annual report as a result of the "red flag" bill package signed into law in 2023.

Lab-Grown Meat Would Require Clear Labeling Under Neyer Bill 

02/13/25 12:06 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Lab-Grown Meat Would Require Clear Labeling Under Neyer Bill 
Rep. Jerry Neyer (R-Shepherd), the chair of the House Agriculture Committee, introduced a bill on Wednesday that would require clear and obvious labels on any synthetically lab-grown meat substitutes or products to avoid confusion with actual meat.

Raising Cap On Energy Assistance Money Proposed 

02/12/25 12:34 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Raising Cap On Energy Assistance Money Proposed 
The amount that can be added to electric bills for the low-income energy assistance was proposed to be increased Tuesday under a Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) order.

Whitmer Flies To UAE, Bahrain For The First Time 

02/12/25 12:22 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Whitmer Flies To UAE, Bahrain For The First Time 
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Tuesday started her first economic trip to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain to discuss Michigan's aerospace and defense industries and have a roundtable with women leadership in the United States and the Middle East.

Bettison Named Detroit's Next Police Chief 

02/11/25 01:42 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Bettison Named Detroit's Next Police Chief 
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan on Monday recommended Interim Chief Todd Bettison as the city's police chief.