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New law makes it easier for Michigan prisons to release people in poor health
DETROIT (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a law Tuesday that would make it easier for people to be released from Michigan prisons if they’re in debilitating health and considered to be a minimal risk to the public. The new law replaces a 2019 law that was seen as vague and hard to apply. Only one person had been released, according to FAMM, an advocacy group that works for changes in criminal justice systems across the country. The Michigan parole board will have authority to release someone to a medical facility, hospice or a home, especially if they have a life expectancy of less than 18 months. “Their needs are too much for the Corrections Department and they’re not a risk to public safety,” said Maria Goellner, director of state policy at FAMM.
Whitmer signs bill giving EGLE authority to declare emergencies
Senate Bill 398 was introduced in June of 2023 by Sen. Sean McCann, D-Kalamazoo. It gives emergency authority to the state agency to protect natural resources when there is a threat to public health, safety or property.
Michigan faces a shortage of local clerk candidates, raising alarms about how elections will be run
They are the administrators of democracy, making sure that elections are free, fair and efficient. They maintain the records of local government and are responsible for public access to those records, including births, deaths and the marriages in between. And yet, nearly 10% of the 1,240 township clerk positions that are up for election this […]
Michigan dry spell won’t last long, next rain speeding up
We do have several dry and nice weather days coming for all of Michigan. The parade of rain systems is not going to take a big break however. The next rain is moving toward us from a not-so-frequent trajectory. This next rain is also moving a day faster than what it looked like yesterday.
Michigan chain offers chicken tenders deal for National Chicken Finger Day on July 27
With so many days designated for celebrating Americans’ favorite foods this month, July could easily be considered a month for foodies. There was National French Fry Day on July 12, National Ice Cream Day July 21 and hundreds — if not thousands — of coneys are sure to be indulged upon throughout metro Detroit on July 25 for National Chili Dog Day. ...
Glock switches turn handguns into machine guns and are on the rise in Michigan, ATF says
CANTON, Mich. (FOX 2) - A device that's about the size of a Lego can turn a regular semi-automatic handgun into a powerful machine gun - and one was used during the mass shooting in Detroit earlier this month. The 9mm Glock is the most popular handgun in the United...
A Deadly and Preventable Virus is Making a Resurgence in Michigan
A highly contagious but preventable disease is rearing its ugly head in Michigan yet again. Many diseases and viruses make their way through Michigan, but possibly none as deadly or preventable as measles. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has reported its sixth measles case this year. Michigan...
Salvation Army to distribute back-to-school backpacks to families in need
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WLUC) - A nonprofit is making back-to-school shopping a little easier for families in need. The Salvation Army of Marquette County is distributing backpacks full of school supplies to anyone in the West End who needs them. If you are able to, the organization is asking people to drop off school supplies at its Ishpeming location, TruNorth Credit Union, or the Ishpeming Senior Center.
Escanaba City Band celebrates 100 years
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - The Escanaba City Band celebrated a special milestone on Wednesday. Escanaba community members gathered at Ludington Park for a special picnic and concert to celebrate the band’s 100th anniversary. The City Council also named July 24 Escanaba City Band Day. People lined up for food...
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