Blog tagged as Public Safety

Out of Michigan's 209 coastal beaches that were reportedly inspected for "fecal indicator bacteria" last year, 43% were possibly unsafe for swimming on at least one testing day, research shows.

Legislation updating statewide car seat standards and age requirements, which proponents say should ease confusion for parents, was re-introduced today by several House Democrats.

The House passed on a package of bills expanding distracted driving legislation, clearing the board of Rep. Matt Koleszar (D-Plymouth)’s HB 4250 after it appeared that Democrats wouldn’t get the 56 votes they needed.

Several members of the Michigan Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention Caucus called for immediate action on extreme risk protection order (ERPO) or “red flag” legislation following Monday's Covenant School shooting in Tennessee.

An association of rail and transportation workers is putting together proposals for Michigan lawmakers to improve Amtrak security with stricter penalties against individuals who verbally or physically assault rail employees.