Lawmakers ask attorney general to look at Michigan redistricting commissionโs decision to hold closed session
Lawmakers from both parties are asking Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to investigate after a meeting of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission held a closed session.
Nightside Report March 13, 2021: Michigan Sen. seeks to adopt permanent daylight saving time, Detroit chef honored for feeding the hungry amid pandemic
Michiganders are preparing to โspring forwardโ one hour this weekend with yet another daylight saving time day upon us -- but new legislation could end that practice in the state once and for all. In recent years, some states have moved to end the usage of daylight saving time -- and now Michigan can be added to that list. AdWATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Fair skies ahead of Daylight Saving TimeSaturday evening will be clear and chilly. We move our clocks forward one hour before going to bed Saturday night for the start of Daylight Saving Time. Overnight lows will be in the upper 20s and low 30s.
New Michigan bill seeks to observe permanent daylight saving time, end clock changes
AdRelated: No need to lose sleep over shift to daylight saving timeIn recent years, some states have moved to end the usage of daylight saving time -- and now Michigan can be added to that list. However, states do not have the authority to adopt a permanent daylight saving time, like Sen. Irwin is pushing for. 5 questions as the nation prepares to spring forwardThe U.S. isnโt the only country that uses daylight saving time. Countries in North America and Europe are the primary practicers of daylight saving time, but parts of Australia and South America have also adopted the concept. You can see a map of countries that use daylight saving time here.
Michigan legislature passes bill requiring implicit bias, de-escalation police training amid national unrest
LANSING, Mich. Michigan legislators passed a new bill Thursday that establishes mandatory training for incoming law enforcement officers on implicit bias, de-escalation techniques and mental health screening. Officials say some Michigan police departments already require some form of de-escalation, cultural competency or implicit bias training, but it is not currently required as part of law enforcement officers Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards training. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer showed support for Bill 945 in a Facebook post Wednesday. She also urged law enforcement to prioritize policies requiring officers to intervene if they see a colleague doing something wrong. The passage of Senate Bill 945 is a necessary step in the right direction.
New bill to require de-escalation training for Michigan law enforcement amid national outcry against police brutality
LANSING, Mich. Michigan Senator Jeff Irwin introduced a new bill to increase law enforcement training that focuses on de-escalation techniques amid a national outcry to end police brutality. Irwins Bill 945 would ensure all incoming police officers receive training on de-escalation techniques, implicit bias and mental health screening as part of their certification. Great police agencies are already training their officers in implicit bias and mental health screening. The Legislature needs to make these best practices in police training the law.The Michigan bill comes just after a 46-year-old black Minneapolis man was killed by police officers using excessive force on Memorial Day. Read: Swift firings for 4 white Minneapolis officers in death of black manFloyds tragic death was captured on video and has garnered national attention, fueling violent protests in Minneapolis and Los Angeles.
Ele's Place opens new facility for grieving children, families in Ann Arbor
Photo courtesy of Ele's Place Ann Arbor. ANN ARBOR, Mich. - On Sunday, Ann Arbor nonprofit Ele's Place Ann Arbor opened its new Home for Healing Hearts facility for grieving children, teens and families. Photo courtesy of Ele's Place Ann Arbor. A community-based nonprofit organization, Ele's Place Ann Arbor focuses on providing more resources to grieving children in eight Southeast Michigan countries and 31 cities. Ele's Place programs are free.
Michigan State Rep. Robinson looks to expunge all marijuana-related convictions
DETROIT - Should people convicted of marijuana crimes continue to be punished for doing something that is no longer illegal? Rep. Isaac Robinson said he is introducing sweeping and far-reaching legislation that he believes could lift up the community. Michigan voters approved recreational marijuana last fall. His proposed bill would expunge all marijuana convictions, including felony cases. This comes especially after the recent legalization of recreational marijuana -- but there are still several factors to consider.
Michigan lawmaker proposes bill to expunge cannabis offenses from criminal records
Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesA bill introduced this week in the Michigan Senate would expunge the records of people convicted for possession or use of marijuana. Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced the bill on Tuesday. Michigan legalized recreational marijuana in 2018 and state sales are expected to begin later this year. This is the next step in ending the unsuccessful prohibition of marijuana that incarcerated and punished Michigan residents unfairly for decades, Sen. Irwin said. After last years mandate from voters, I am hopeful that a majority of legislators will vote to give Michigan residents back the opportunities that were unjustly taken from them.Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.