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Area Agency on Aging Legislative Forum Set for April 13

Public invited to speak with state lawmakers about issues affecting older adults

Michigan Senate Approves Lindsey's Medical Debt Relief Bills

Legislation seeks to limit aggressive debt collection practices and improve hospital financial assistance programs

Michigan Senate Passes Bills to Cap Medical Debt Interest

Legislation aims to protect residents from aggressive medical debt collection practices

Michigan Lawmakers Renew Push for Dam Safety Reforms

Bipartisan bill aims to strengthen regulations and require dam owners to prove they can afford maintenance

Michigan Governor Calls on Congress to Limit Presidential Tariff Powers

Whitmer and 18 other state leaders urge legislative action after Supreme Court ruling.

Michigan Passes Bills to Protect 700K from Medical Debt

Bipartisan legislation aims to limit interest rates, ban aggressive collection tactics, and expand financial assistance programs.

Michigan House Republicans Unveil Energy Overhaul Plan

Proposal aims to lower utility costs and improve grid reliability by repealing parts of 2023 clean energy law

Michigan Legislation Aims to Preserve Cash Payments for State Government

Bill would require all state agencies to accept cash without additional fees

Michigan Lawmakers Propose Electing Utility Regulators

Bills would make state's public service commission an elected body, a shift from current governor-appointed system.

Michigan Lawmakers Propose Bipartisan Bill to Regulate Police License Plate Cameras

The proposed legislation aims to address privacy concerns and data-sharing practices around automatic license plate readers used by law enforcement.

Lawmakers Move Metro Jackson Water Authority Act Forward

Bill aims to reform Jackson's beleaguered water system, but city leaders have concerns over board composition.

Michigan Lawmakers Seek to Repeal 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax

Bipartisan group of state senators argue the new levy is already hurting the industry and leading to business closures.

Michigan Lawmakers Push Bills to Provide IDs for Prisoners Upon Release

Proposed legislation aims to ease reentry and reduce recidivism by ensuring people leaving prison receive state IDs and driver's licenses before release.

Michigan House Bills Aim to Establish Constitutional Carry

Proposed legislation would eliminate concealed carry permit requirement, making Michigan the 30th state to adopt constitutional carry.

Brighton Township Senator Seeks to Reinforce Vaccine Exemptions

Republican lawmakers introduce bills to block extra hurdles for parents seeking exemptions

Trump's Rollback of Greenhouse Gas Rules Threatens Detroit's Air Quality

Experts warn the removal of emissions limits will increase pollution and public health risks in the city.

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