Laws https://www.wcmu.org/tags/laws Laws en-US Copyright Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:19:17 GMT New Michigan law requires homeowners associations to allow rooftop solar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-11/new-michigan-law-requires-homeowners-associations-to-allow-rooftop-solar Supporters say it’s a step toward making rooftop solar and other energy efficiency measures more accessible to many in Michigan who belong to an HOA. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:19:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-11/new-michigan-law-requires-homeowners-associations-to-allow-rooftop-solar Izzy Ross | IPR Advocates celebrate three years of Michigan expungement law https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-12/advocates-celebrate-three-years-of-michigan-expungement-law A Michigan expungement law has helped clear over a million misdemeanor and felony convictions since taking effect, according to a report from Safe and Just Michigan. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:49:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-12/advocates-celebrate-three-years-of-michigan-expungement-law Colin Jackson | MPRN Michigan expands crime victim services https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-11/michigan-expands-crime-victim-services A law that takes effect tomorrow expands services and financial assistance available to help crime victims in Michigan. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 20:57:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-11/michigan-expands-crime-victim-services Rick Pluta 30-year-old case ‘ties hands’ of northern Michigan township in blocking gravel mine https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-10/30-year-old-case-ties-hands-of-northern-michigan-township-trying-to-block-gravel-mine Bay Shore residents raised environmental, health, and safety concerns about plans to begin mining in their community. But a 30-year-old court order complicates the situation. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 21:17:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-10/30-year-old-case-ties-hands-of-northern-michigan-township-trying-to-block-gravel-mine Teresa Homsi Kalamazoo purges some old, odd laws https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-01/kalamazoo-purges-some-old-odd-laws Old Kalamazoo laws against impersonating a meter reader or making obscene gestures at the bus station are going away. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:05:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-01/kalamazoo-purges-some-old-odd-laws Leona Larson State's new minimum wage and earned sick time laws start Friday https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-04-03/states-new-minimum-wage-and-earned-sick-time-laws-start-friday Michigan’s new minimum wage and earned sick time laws are scheduled to take effect Friday.But, the laws are facing challenges.Lawmakers adopted the ballot… Wed, 03 Apr 2019 13:15:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-04-03/states-new-minimum-wage-and-earned-sick-time-laws-start-friday Bill in state Senate would alter Michigan ballast water law https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2017-11-06/bill-in-state-senate-would-alter-michigan-ballast-water-law Michigan’s ballast water regulations could change if a bill that passed the state house can make it through the Senate.Republican State Representative Dan… Mon, 06 Nov 2017 21:22:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2017-11-06/bill-in-state-senate-would-alter-michigan-ballast-water-law Calley calls for part-time Legislature https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2017-05-30/calley-calls-for-part-time-legislature The job of state lawmaker would be part-time under a ballot campaign launched Tuesday by Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley.The lieutenant governor gathered… Tue, 30 May 2017 22:20:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2017-05-30/calley-calls-for-part-time-legislature