Juvenile Justice Reforms Reported

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...
Attorney General’s Office Partnering with FBI

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...
Michigan Supreme Court Announces New Session

Michigan Supreme Court Announces New Session

The Michigan Supreme Court will kick off its new session in October, hearing the first oral argument in the Old Supreme Court Chambers at the State Capitol Building. Key Points: The first set of oral arguments will be held on October 4 and 5. After the first case, the...
MLC President Embarking on Charity Ride

MLC President Embarking on Charity Ride

2,400 miles in 22 days. That’s what MLC President Tim Ward is tackling on TraceMI, his ride to raise awareness and funds for a worthy cause. What is TraceMI? Tim will trace the outlines of the two peninsulas of Michigan on his bike. Riding six days per week, he will...
Minimum Wage Legal Battle Continues

Minimum Wage Legal Battle Continues

In the latest in the ongoing legal battle over the legislature’s use of adopt and amend as it pertains to increasing the state’s minimum wage and paid sick leave laws, the Michigan Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the case. Key Points: In 2018, two citizens’...