Top Mich. Laws Of 2013 Led By Medicaid Expansion
Gov. Rick Snyder and legislators enacted more than 200 new laws in 2013. Here's the top 10.
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Gov. Rick Snyder and legislators enacted more than 200 new laws in 2013. Here's the top 10.
This week on Michigan Matters, host Carol Cain recaps 2013 with the Roundtable of Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Kelly Rossman McKinney, president of Truscott Rossman; and political commentator Cliff Russell.
"This is going to help define what we think the word 'conservation' means during an era of tremendous global change," said John Vucetich of Michigan Technological University.
Michigan is creating a confidential tip line so students can alert authorities to threats of school violence and suicide.
Shinola CEO Steve Bock talks about the upstart Detroit based company's products -- which include upscale watches and bikes assembled in the heart of the Motor City -- and how being in the city has impacted his firm.
The Detroit City Council has approved potential tax breaks in the event plans go ahead for a new Red Wings arena.
"Orr testified earlier that if the city doesn't get that money, it could to be in bad, bad shape."
Welfare recipients will not longer be able to withdraw taxpayer-provided cash from ATMs in liquor stores and strip clubs.
The state of Michigan was sent back to the bargaining table with its employee unions after rejecting a new contract.
Schools will have to have two epinephrine devices starting next academic year and ensure at least two staff members are trained to use them.
The vast majority of people in this state don't want this ugly policy. A lot of them are extremely offended by it."
The Michigan Legislature adjourned for the year without authorizing the expansion of a state turnaround district for failing public schools, again thwarting Gov. Rick Snyder's push for the legislation.
Obama told Detroit Mayor-elect Mike Duggan and 15 other mayors that he hopes to set up partnerships with their administrations.
Orr said 26,000 lights have been added or fixed, police are responding more quickly to 911 calls and efforts to clear vacant houses have stepped up.
Medical marijuana measures have moved forward in the Michigan House, including one that would allow pharmacy sales of the drug.