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A potential ban on creating and disseminating artificial intelligence (AI)-generated pornography is one step closer to becoming reality, after two bills passed the House Wednesday, 108-2.

Michigan would end its status as one of only 17 states without a law banning SLAPPs, or "strategic lawsuits against public participation," under a Rep. Kara Hope (D-Lansing) bill introduced in the House last week.

A coalition of 13 education associations Tuesday opposed the House’s proposed Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) fund extension

Exactly a year after two bills adding Michigan to the National Popular Vote compact were referred to the House floor, House Democratic caucus members are now being asked again how they would vote on the legislation if it was put up on the board.

Attorney General Dana Nessel opined Wednesday that public officers must disclose lobbyist-paid meals, travel payments and travel reimbursements under the state's new public official financial disclosure law, whether or not the lobbyists report them.