by Liz Gullett | Apr 14, 2023 | Liz Gullett
This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a series of bills making changes to firearm laws in Michigan. The new laws encompass changes the governor called for in her State of the State address earlier this year. Specifics within the newly signed laws include:...
by Liz Gullett | Apr 14, 2023 | Liz Gullett
Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus announced a plan aiming to increase the environmental sustainability of Michigan. Named the Clean Energy Future Plan, the proposal seeks to address key financial and accessibility issues with transitioning to renewable energy...
by Liz Gullett | Apr 14, 2023 | Liz Gullett
On the heels of recent gun legislation signed into law, the House passed legislation allowing courts to issue extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs). Under the bills, a judge may issue an ERPO for an individual deemed at risk of hurting themselves or others after...
by Liz Gullett | Apr 14, 2023 | Liz Gullett
In a potential sign of a slowing economy, March revenue numbers came in below the prior year and less than previous projections. Major taxes and net lottery revenue was $2.1 billion for March 2023, down 21.5% from the prior year and $104.5 million below Senate Fiscal...
by Liz Gullett | Apr 14, 2023 | Liz Gullett
In response to recommendations by Attorney General Dana Nessel’s Elder Abuse Task Force, bipartisan legislation was introduced this week. The bills include changes such as: Require a judge to state on the record why a family member who is willing to serve as legal...
by Liz Gullett | Apr 14, 2023 | Liz Gullett
The House and Senate have scheduled session for Wednesday and Thursday. In observance of Laylat al-Qadr, the Legislature won’t hold session on Tuesday.
