https://www.wcmu.org/tags/legislation Legislation en-US Copyright Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:27:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-29/state-officials-push-for-dam-safety-legislation-following-mass-flooding After mass flooding ravaged the state in mid-April, officials say updates to dam infrastructure are more important than ever. But only so much can be done without changes to legislation. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:27:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-29/state-officials-push-for-dam-safety-legislation-following-mass-flooding Emma George-Griffin https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/michigan-only-one-of-two-states-that-cant-request-documents-from-its-legislature State lawmakers and the governor's office are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act and certain open meetings regulations. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:47:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/michigan-only-one-of-two-states-that-cant-request-documents-from-its-legislature David Nicholas https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-18/michigan-gun-safety-caucus-outlines-legislative-priorities-as-advocates-push-for-tougher-laws Democratic lawmakers laid out their priorities for gun safety legislation Wednesday as advocates pushed for stricter laws. Key proposals are stalled in the state House. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:29:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-18/michigan-gun-safety-caucus-outlines-legislative-priorities-as-advocates-push-for-tougher-laws Rick Pluta, Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-16/michigan-government-officials-call-for-more-action-against-antisemitism-extremism Jewish state officials in Michigan are calling for stronger laws against terroristic threatening and better coordination against political and religious extremism. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:23:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-16/michigan-government-officials-call-for-more-action-against-antisemitism-extremism Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-03/michigan-house-calls-for-legislative-approval-of-state-education-guidelines The Republican-controlled state House adopted a bill Tuesday to give the Legislature the final word on changes to the state’s formal guidance to schools on meeting education standards. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:02:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-03/michigan-house-calls-for-legislative-approval-of-state-education-guidelines Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-23/michigan-lawmakers-push-to-stop-pfas-from-getting-into-the-air The bill would require the Environmental Protection Agency to classify certain PFAS as hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:15:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-23/michigan-lawmakers-push-to-stop-pfas-from-getting-into-the-air Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-22/michigan-lawmakers-propose-legislation-to-curb-exploitation-of-children-by-social-media This week, state Senate Democrats introduced a package of bills (SB 757-760) called Kids Over Clicks. Among other things, the bills would aim to ensure AI chatbots are inaccessible to children. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:25:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-22/michigan-lawmakers-propose-legislation-to-curb-exploitation-of-children-by-social-media Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-12/environmental-groups-want-more-safeguards-in-carbon-capture-bills Some environmental agencies and organizations are concerned that carbon capture and storage legislation passed recently by the state Senate will harm Michigan’s environment. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-12/environmental-groups-want-more-safeguards-in-carbon-capture-bills Camila Bello Castillo, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-06/gop-bill-would-force-michigan-school-board-candidates-to-state-their-party-affiliation Under state law, school board positions are explicitly nonpartisan. House Bill 4588, introduced by Rep. Jason Woolford, would tweak the law to require candidates for local school boards to declare a party affiliation. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 22:14:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-06/gop-bill-would-force-michigan-school-board-candidates-to-state-their-party-affiliation Hayley Harding, Votebeat https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-05/legislation-would-mandate-age-verification-for-young-internet-social-media-users A state senator from Lowell wants Michigan to follow the lead of some other states and require users of certain websites and apps to provide proof they are 18 or older. The proposal, which raises some privacy and free speech concerns for the ACLU and Electronic Frontier Foundation, would also give parents more control over their children’s use of social media. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-05/legislation-would-mandate-age-verification-for-young-internet-social-media-users Samantha Ku