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Local Government Leaders Urge Timely Budget Agreement
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House committee approves expansion of school zone speed limit enforcement
The Michigan Vehicle Code currently allows a school speed limit to be enforced on state highways within a school zone for up to 30 minutes before and after dismissal during regularly scheduled school session and during off-campus lunch periods. During...
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Bill to cap marijuana licenses
Legislation to cap the number of marijuana licenses that can be approved in a community based on population was presented in a Senate committee. Senate Bill 597, sponsored by Sen. Sam Singh (D-East Lansing), would also require licensees to pay all their...
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State Voting Rights Act package approved by Senate
A package of bills to create a state Voting Rights Act was approved by the Senate on a party-line vote. Proponents of the four-bill package, Senate Bills 961, 962, 963 and 964, state the bills are necessary to protect Michigan voters from the erosion...
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1,240 local units of government that govern more than 96% of Michigan’s land area, in which over 58% of Michigan’s property values are located. Townships provide essential services to more than 51% of Michigan’s citizens, and deliver the best value for local services.

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Bill to cap marijuana licenses

Legislation to cap the number of marijuana licenses that can be approved in a community based on population was presented...