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James - stock.adobe.com/490088799The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus is calling for “reparative justice” bills that would create a state office to serve American descendants of slavery and launch a reparations commission. -
Tiko/Tiko - stock.adobe.com/137708913The Michigan Court of Appeals has rejected an activist's challenge to the state law against interfering with on-duty law enforcement.
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The bills would cap water usage, make data center projects pay up front for at least 20 years of power costs, and limit public officials’ ability to sign non-disclosure agreements for projects. -
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is calling the move a "victory" for the Detroit region. The New York Times is reporting the Romulus location is one of seven nationwide ICE is looking to sell. -
The zine project is looking for writers, editors, artists, interviewers, photographers, designers, archivists and local historians to help document Lansing LGBTQ history. -
A statewide bat monitoring effort is back for a second year, and researchers are asking Michigan residents to report bat roosts on their property. -
Lansing native Taylor Taylor's first LP is called "Just Kidding, Maybe!" -
Hall (R-Richland Township) turned the tables on Democrats who’ve complained he’s foot-dragging as the July 1 budget deadline looms. -
The bill would dilute a key power used by state attorneys general of both parties to offer binding advice on constitutional questions and interpretations of state law. -
Michigan Democrats have introduced a Pride resolution annually, in both the House and Senate, in recent years. It often fails to pass when Republicans are in charge. -
Trustees say they contacted Michigan State University's Department of Police and Public Safety on Monday as the typical angry messages took on a more threatening tone. -
A new female peregrine falcon has joined longtime resident Apollo at the MSU Wildlife and Fisheries Club's falcon nest box. However, no eggs were laid, leaving club members optimistic for next season
