Michigan

Is this the year Michigan passes driver’s license reform for undocumented immigrants?Is this the year Michigan passes driver’s license reform for undocumented immigrants?

Is this the year Michigan passes driver’s license reform for undocumented immigrants?

The Drive SAFE bills aim to make it easier to get a driver’s license for undocumented immigrants in Michigan.

4 years ago
Tribal communities in Michigan struggle to get justice for missing and murdered Indigenous peopleTribal communities in Michigan struggle to get justice for missing and murdered Indigenous people

Tribal communities in Michigan struggle to get justice for missing and murdered Indigenous people

Nangonhs-Ba Massey's death is part of an ongoing epidemic of violence against Indigenous women.

4 years ago
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reflects on 2020, Michigan COVID-19 fightGov. Gretchen Whitmer reflects on 2020, Michigan COVID-19 fight

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reflects on 2020, Michigan COVID-19 fight

Reflecting on 2020, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Tuesday that “politics has permeated” the coronavirus fight and made it harder…

4 years ago
New Michigan law bans water shutoffs through MarchNew Michigan law bans water shutoffs through March

New Michigan law bans water shutoffs through March

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Tuesday to halt water shutoffs during the pandemic.

4 years ago
Michigan moving to limit sentences for minor offenses as part of criminal justice reform pushMichigan moving to limit sentences for minor offenses as part of criminal justice reform push

Michigan moving to limit sentences for minor offenses as part of criminal justice reform push

The Senate approved legislation that would eliminate the 60-day mandatory minimum sentence and the 90-day repeat offense sentence for operating…

4 years ago
U of M students ordered to stay in place as COVID-19 cases surgeU of M students ordered to stay in place as COVID-19 cases surge

U of M students ordered to stay in place as COVID-19 cases surge

The surge is “overwhelming the ability” of local health officials to confront the pandemic, Washtenaw County health officer Jimena Loveluck…

4 years ago