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Criminals may be getting more tech-savvy, but we're making sure our laws keep pace. This policy will curb theft and bring down insurance prices, keeping Michiganders safe and cutting costs associated with vehicle theft.
New Michigan laws target high-tech vehicle theft devices, aim to curb auto theft
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New laws make it a crime to possess, use or intend to use computers, other devices to help steal vehicles, especially those with push button starts.Awaiting Governor Gretchen Whitmer's signature is State Representative Penelope Tsernoglou and State Representative Stephanie A. Young's gun violence prevention bill, banning firearms from polling places and places where absentee ballots are counted. This measure will keep poll workers and voters alike safer during election time. #EndGunViolence
Last week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed State Representative Felicia Brabec's tax credit legislation into law, helping cover the cost of expenses selfless donors may have incurred to make an organ donation possible.
Give an organ, get a $10,000 Michigan tax credit | Bridge Michigan
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill Wednesday that makes live organ donors eligible for a one-time $10,000 tax credit to help with costs associated with the procedure.As we observe Native American Heritage Month, we reflect on the profound impact that Native communities have had in Michigan. That's why Dems passed legislation to create the Office of Tribal Legislative Liaison (OTLL) to ensure that the unique challenges of the 12 federally recognized tribes in our state are involved in the lawmaking process.
As hate crimes rates rise across the U.S., updating Michigan's Ethnic Intimidation Act will crack down on targeted violence based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Combatting hate helps keep Michiganders protected.
Michigan House passes update to 36-year-old hate crimes law amid heated debate • Michigan Advance
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With the lame duck session underway in the Michigan Legislature, the Democratic-led House moved forward legislation on Wednesday to enact tougher hate crime prohibitions. House Bills 5400 and 5401 wou...This week, State Representative Kristian Grant introduced the Michigan Housing Forward Act to address the state's housing crisis. This legislation addresses barriers in local laws that hinder the development of affordable housing, making it so Michigan families can afford a home they love.
ICYMI: For the month of November, you may be eligible to receive free contraception. For more information, check out this article.
Michigan offering free birth control pills, condoms at over 300 locations | Bridge Michigan
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Starting Wednesday, over 300 locations across the state will offer free contraception, including over-the-counter birth control pills, emergency contraception, condoms and family planning educational ...It's a bad day to be a deer. Be safe, hunters!
10 things hunters need to remember before hitting the fields Friday
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Prepare for the whitetail deer hunting season with these 10 essential tips from the DNR, including online harvest reporting and regulation updates.On World Diabetes Day, we acknowledge the struggle that insulin-independent people face due to the high cost of insulin. State Representative Jennifer Conlin has bills that aim to cap the cost of insulin and create Michigan-based insulin manufacturing. The end result: lower Rx costs & lives saved. #Insulin4All
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Criminals may be getting more tech-savvy, but we're making sure our laws keep pace. This policy will curb theft and bring down insurance prices, keeping Michiganders safe and cutting costs associated with vehicle theft.
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New Michigan laws target high-tech vehicle theft devices, aim to curb auto theft
bit.ly
New laws make it a crime to possess, use or intend to use computers, other devices to help steal vehicles, especially those with push button starts.Awaiting Governor Gretchen Whitmer's signature is State Representative Penelope Tsernoglou and State Representative Stephanie A. Young's gun violence prevention bill, banning firearms from polling places and places where absentee ballots are counted. This measure will keep poll workers and voters alike safer during election time. #EndGunViolence ... See MoreSee Less
Last week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed State Representative Felicia Brabec's tax credit legislation into law, helping cover the cost of expenses selfless donors may have incurred to make an organ donation possible. ... See MoreSee Less
Give an organ, get a $10,000 Michigan tax credit | Bridge Michigan
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill Wednesday that makes live organ donors eligible for a one-time $10,000 tax credit to help with costs associated with the procedure.As we observe Native American Heritage Month, we reflect on the profound impact that Native communities have had in Michigan. That's why Dems passed legislation to create the Office of Tribal Legislative Liaison (OTLL) to ensure that the unique challenges of the 12 federally recognized tribes in our state are involved in the lawmaking process. ... See MoreSee Less
As hate crimes rates rise across the U.S., updating Michigan's Ethnic Intimidation Act will crack down on targeted violence based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Combatting hate helps keep Michiganders protected. ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan House passes update to 36-year-old hate crimes law amid heated debate • Michigan Advance
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With the lame duck session underway in the Michigan Legislature, the Democratic-led House moved forward legislation on Wednesday to enact tougher hate crime prohibitions. House Bills 5400 and 5401 wou...This week, State Representative Kristian Grant introduced the Michigan Housing Forward Act to address the state's housing crisis. This legislation addresses barriers in local laws that hinder the development of affordable housing, making it so Michigan families can afford a home they love. ... See MoreSee Less
ICYMI: For the month of November, you may be eligible to receive free contraception. For more information, check out this article. ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan offering free birth control pills, condoms at over 300 locations | Bridge Michigan
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Starting Wednesday, over 300 locations across the state will offer free contraception, including over-the-counter birth control pills, emergency contraception, condoms and family planning educational ...It's a bad day to be a deer. Be safe, hunters! ... See MoreSee Less
10 things hunters need to remember before hitting the fields Friday
bit.ly
Prepare for the whitetail deer hunting season with these 10 essential tips from the DNR, including online harvest reporting and regulation updates.On World Diabetes Day, we acknowledge the struggle that insulin-independent people face due to the high cost of insulin. State Representative Jennifer Conlin has bills that aim to cap the cost of insulin and create Michigan-based insulin manufacturing. The end result: lower Rx costs & lives saved. #Insulin4All ... See MoreSee Less