MIRS Articles Of Note

Adult crime victims in 54-A District Court Judge Cynthia Ward’s courtroom will be able to use a weighted blanket while testifying beginning in the new year.

As 2024 comes to a close, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) recorded the most liberal voting record for the second time in four years and Sen. Jonathan Lindsey (R-Brooklyn) tallied the most conservative, but both seem to be footnotes in a much larger story.

The director of Lockhart Chemical Company is facing 39 felonies and misdemeanor charges related to the 2022 Flint River oil spill.

In a letter addressed to legislative leaders, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer argued leaders have "an incredible opportunity to do what Michiganders want us to do: continue growing Michigan's economy, creating jobs, and helping people build their lives here."

The Senate’s 29-hour long session saw more than 90 bills passed through third reading and ended with the announcement that the chamber will adjourn sine die on Monday, Dec. 30.