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Ten days ago, a scuffle between Flint police and residents protesting the city budget proposal brought an abrupt end to a city council meeting.
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The Vehicle City has been dealing with unrest tied to its proposed city budget. Last week, a scuffle broke out between around 20 law enforcement officers and dozens of protesters, angry about the budget and city police shutting down a street protest the day before.
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Michigan State Police leaders Colonel James Grady and Lt. Colonel Aimee Brimacombe received an overwhelming no confidence vote from both the MSPTA and MSPCOA.
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A proposed bill in Michigan could block families from suing in civil court if the defendant successfully claims self-defense in criminal court.
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Legislative Democrats rolled out bills today to toughen Michigan’s pollution cleanup standards and force businesses that caused contamination to foot the bill.
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Two perspectives on how cuts to Medicaid and Social Security could have a significant impact on vulnerable populations.
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The Flint city council missed a city charter deadline last Monday to approve a spending plan for the fiscal year starting July 1. The meeting came to an abrupt halt when law enforcement officers scuffled with protesters angry with the mayor’s administration.
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The legislation would require lawmakers to publicly submit spending requests for the upcoming budget by April each year.
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A bill to outlaw gun bump stocks, which allow users to fire multiple rounds with a single trigger squeeze, is awaiting a floor vote in the Michigan Senate.
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Michigan House Republicans and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson are headed to court in a fight over access to election-related materials and legislative oversight. The House GOP majority filed a lawsuit seeking an order for the Democratic Secretary of State to fully comply with a legislative subpoena. Plus, blowing past a July 1st state budget deadline.
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Supporters say roadside saliva testing for prohibited drugs will make the roads safer. Detractors say the proposed system is ripe for abuse.