Michigan

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 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 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 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 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 surge

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

4 years ago