Special Project Funding- Legislature may approve or disapprove appropriation...
While the Legislature may approve or disapprove a recommended appropriation, the Legislature may not appropriate funds from the Natural Resources Trust Fund for a project that was not recommended by...
View ArticleFreedom of Information Act- Public bodies must use ‘best efforts estimate’
When responding to a FOIA request, a public body must strive, in good faith, to use its best efforts to both provide the requested documents within the time period calculated and to produce records...
View ArticleCivil Rights – Sexual orientation — Gender identity
Where the Michigan Civil Rights Commission has interpreted the term “sex” in the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include sexual orientation and gender identity, that interpretation is invalid, as it...
View ArticleState attorney general candidates have varying views
The three major candidates for Michigan attorney general in the Nov. 6 election have put criminals in prison during their law careers. But that’s where the parallels end. The post State attorney...
View ArticleMichigan settles lawsuit over teen abuse in prison for $80M
The state of Michigan has agreed to pay $80 million to settle a class-action lawsuit on behalf of male teens who said they were sexually harassed or assaulted in prison while housed with adults,...
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