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Judge Orders SOS, House To Work Out Training Materials Issue
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and House Republican leadership were ordered to work out their disagreement over the release of election training materials through a mediation-like process.
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Parents Allowed To Opt Out Of School Lessons Using LGBTQ Books
Maryland parents who have religious objections to LGBTQ storybooks can opt out of those lesson plans for their children, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Jun 30, 20252 min read


Flashing Lights? Slow Down Under Senate's 'Move Over' Law Reform
The Senate Tuesday passed updates to Michigan's "Move Over" traffic laws for motorists who encounter pulled-over emergency vehicles with flashing or rotating lights, creating a new $750 civil fine for not slowing down.
Jun 23, 20253 min read


Political Violence Is No Longer Fringe — It’s Local But Not Unstoppable
Political Violence Is No Longer Fringe — It’s Local But Not Unstoppable
Jun 16, 20255 min read


First Step Taken To Prevent 34,000 From Falling Off Sexual Offender Registry
First Step Taken To Prevent 34,000 From Falling Off Sexual Offender Registry
Jun 16, 20252 min read


States Agree To $7.4B Settlement With Purdue In Opioid Litigation
States Agree To $7.4B Settlement With Purdue In Opioid Litigation
Jun 16, 20252 min read


Court: Contaminated Groundwater To Be Disclosed Under Seller Disclosure Act
The Michigan Court of Appeals held that contaminated groundwater is an “environmental hazard” that must be disclosed under Michigan’s seller disclosure act (SDA).
Jun 16, 20252 min read


Is 'Let's Go Brandon' Profanity?
Whether the political slogan "Let's Go Brandon"– a known euphemism for "Fuck Joe Biden" – is profanity and therefore prohibited on clothing in schools is in the hands of a federal appellate panel.
Jun 13, 20253 min read


Lawsuit Seeks $25M In Detroit Police Shooting
Lawsuit Seeks $25M In Detroit Police Shooting
Jun 9, 20252 min read


Ex-Snyder Aide's Wrongful Prosecution Lawsuit Dismissed
Ex-Snyder Aide's Wrongful Prosecution Lawsuit Dismissed
Jun 2, 20252 min read


Until There's A Guilty Verdict, It's Still An 'Alleged' Victim
A state appeals judge believes Michigan's legal system needs to address whether referring to complainants as "victims" is appropriate.
May 20, 20252 min read


Former Wentworth Aide Charged With Embezzlement
A former aide to ex-House Speaker Jason Wentworth was arraigned Wednesday on charges alleging he embezzled from the state to buy gold coins, gold bars, silver, platinum, vehicles and firearm accessories.
May 15, 20252 min read


Home Insurance Policy Covers Gunshot Victim's Medical Expenses
(Source: MIRS.news , Published 05/12/2025) Whether an insurance company has liability in a lawsuit filed by a 6-year-old boy shot by...
May 12, 20252 min read


Parent Who Let Sexual Abuse Happen Could Lose Parental Rights
The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case focused on whether a parent facilitating her child’s sexual abuse by a drug dealer constitutes an aggravated circumstance that should mean the loss of parental rights.
May 7, 20252 min read


Benson In More Elections-Related Lawsuits Than Last 4 SOS Combined
ecretary of State Jocelyn Benson has been involved in 69 election-related lawsuits more than six years into her tenure, more than the past four Secretaries of State combined, according to data compiled by the Legislative Service Bureau for Rep. Steve Carra (R-Three Rivers).
May 5, 20251 min read


Officers Granted Civil Immunity In Self-Defense Cases Under Bill
Michigan police officers and citizens who use deadly force when acting in justifiable self-defense would be granted civil immunity under legislation introduced last week.
Apr 29, 20252 min read


Appeals Judge Hood Named To Supreme Court; Bazzi, Trebilcock, Korobkin Names To COA
Court of Appeals Judge Noah Hood was appointed on Wednesday to succeed former Justice Elizabeth Clement on the Michigan Supreme Court.
Apr 24, 20254 min read


Justices Will Be Lowest Paid Jurists In Michigan As Of October
Michigan Supreme Court justices, who have received one pay raise in 22 years, will be the lowest-paid judicial position in state government starting in October.
Apr 21, 20252 min read


Mentally Ill Child Abandoned By Parents Declared Homeless
Mentally Ill Child Abandoned By Parents Declared Homeless
Apr 14, 20252 min read


ACLU Sues To Keep International Students At Michigan U's
The ACLU of Michigan is going to court to preserve the immigration status of four international students attending Michigan universities.
Apr 14, 20252 min read
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