Blog tagged as Firearms

The Michigan State Capitol Commission (MSCC) may be taking another look at its proposed no-guns in the Capitol policy as it relates to lawmakers.

The Michigan judicial system led by the Michigan Supreme Court is 22 years ahead of the state Legislature when it comes to the issue of banning weapons.

The finalized language for a Capitol weapons prohibition does not include exemptions for lawmakers, Rob Blackshaw, executive director of the State Capitol Commission, told the media during the Commission's July meeting.

Attorney General Dana Nessel was asked by MIRS about the difference between her preemptive decision to not enforce the 1931 abortion ban back in 2022 and Livingston County Sheriff Michael Murray’s announcement that he wouldn't enforce “red flag” legislation in his county after it became law.

The Michigan Capitol Facilities Office began soliciting bids Friday for providers equipped to install concealed weapon detection sensors and firearm-recognizing software throughout the state Capitol.