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Panel OKs Protecting Debtors' First 35 Work Hours From Garnishment

10/24/24 11:12 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Panel OKs Protecting Debtors' First 35 Work Hours From Garnishment
Someone with substantial credit card or non-student loan debt would have the first 35 hours of their work week automatically shielded from court-ordered garnishments, under legislation that moved out of the Senate Finance, Insurance and Consumer Protection Committee Wednesday

Early Voting On 'Record-Breaking' Pace In First Year

10/23/24 02:21 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Early Voting On 'Record-Breaking' Pace In First Year
With more than 1.1 million absentee ballots already turned in, Mark Grebner of Practical Political Data reported today that what he's seeing is that Democrats' response rate is about 4.5 percent higher than Republicans.

Judge Dismisses RNC's Suit Challenging Voter Rolls

10/23/24 02:13 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Judge Dismisses RNC's Suit Challenging Voter Rolls
A federal judge Tuesday dismissed the Republican National Committee’s lawsuit challenging Michigan’s maintenance of voter rolls.

Civil Rights Commission Adopts AI Bill Of Rights Guidelines

10/22/24 09:18 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Civil Rights Commission Adopts AI Bill Of Rights Guidelines

(Source: MIRS.news, Published 10/21/2024) As Artificial Intelligence (AI) backed algorithms, programs and data analytics become more embedded in everyday life, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission (MCRC) Monday in Alpena adopted guidelines to attempt to keep the programs equitable.

 

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GOP's Suit Challenging Overseas Citizens' Voting Guidance Thrown Out

10/22/24 09:08 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
GOP's Suit Challenging Overseas Citizens' Voting Guidance Thrown Out
A judge Monday dismissed the GOP's lawsuit challenging Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's guidance stating that overseas citizens who haven't been to Michigan still have a chance to vote.