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Last Week on the MLC Blog
Over the past week, we covered these topics on the MLC Blog… Legislation fulfilling recommendations of the Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform was reported by the House Criminal Justice Committee. A two-bill package making it illegal to intimidate an...
Juvenile Justice Reforms Reported
Legislation fulfilling recommendations of the Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform was reported by the House Criminal Justice Committee this week. The entire bill package contains 20 bills, 10 of which were reported. The House bills are mirrored in Senate...
House Moves to Protect Election Workers
A two-bill package making it illegal to intimidate an election official or prevent an official from performing their job was reported by the House Elections Committee this week. Key Points: The legislation was introduced by Representative Kara Hope (D-Holt). An...
Free Schools Meals Proposal Considered
Legislation requiring the Department of Education to create a program providing free school breakfast and lunch to eligible students heard testimony this week in the Senate Education Committee. The 2023- 2024 Fiscal Year budget provided $160 million for free school...
Attorney General’s Office Partnering with FBI
Under a formal partnership announced this week, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will join a specialty Michigan unit to combat organized retail fraud. Key Points: The Attorney General’s FORCE Team will work with the FBI’s Detroit Fraud and Financial Crimes...
Pension Grant Awards Sent to Locals
It was announced this week that more than $553 million in Protecting MI Pension Grant awards are being sent to 123 Michigan communities. The funds aim to offset costs for local communities, keeping them from diverting funds from critical public services. Key...
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