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Michigan looks to expand mental health courts

Current State — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:11:37 +0000

Earlier this month, a group of House Republican lawmakers introduced a four-bill package that would create a permanent system of mental health treatment courts in Michigan.

AG Schuette Asks U.S. Supreme Court To Decide Affirmative Action Ban

Jake Neher — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:18:39 +0000

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette is taking the state’s ban on affirmative action to the U.S. Supreme Court. Schuette filed paperwork Thursday asking the high court to take the case.

State Court Of Appeals Says Juvenile Lifers Can’t Be Re-Sentenced

Jake Neher — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:13:33 +0000

A U.S. Supreme Court decision banning automatic life sentences for juveniles does not apply to those already serving in Michigan.

Michigan Schools Weigh Affirmative Action Ruling

The Associated Press — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:43:12 +0000

Some universities in Michigan say they're taking a wait-and-see approach on how to proceed a day after a federal appeals court threw out the state's voter-approved ban on affirmative action in college admissions.

Appeals Court Strikes Down MI Affirmative Action Ban

Rick Pluta — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:22:24 +0000

The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down Michigan’s voter-approved ban on race-based affirmative action in state university admissions and public employment.

Judge Says Shirvell Entitled To Jobless Benefits

Rick Pluta — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:28:22 +0000

A court has ruled the former assistant attorney general who was fired for harassing a gay student leader at the University of Michigan is entitled to unemployment benefits.

Michigan Court Of Appeals Hears Arguments On Juvenile Lifer Case

Jake Neher — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:15:02 +0000

Judges on a Michigan Court of Appeals panel say state lawmakers should figure out how to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on so-called “juvenile lifers.”

MI Supreme Court Hears Medical Marijuana Cases

Rick Pluta — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:23:25 +0000

The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday on the future of medical marijuana dispensaries and growing cooperatives.

Senate Hearings to Open on Public Defense in Michigan

Rick Pluta — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:01:33 +0000

The state Senate Judiciary Committee opens hearings Tuesday on a plan to fix Michigan’s public defender system.

Court: Deduction for Health Care Unconstitutional

The Associated Press — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 22:12:16 +0000

The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled unconstitutional a state law forcing school employees to pay 3% of their salary toward retiree health care.

Appeals Court Decides Against Casino Vote

The Associated Press — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 22:20:45 +0000

The state appeals court is siding with a group that opposes the expansion of casino gambling in Michigan.

Court of Appeals Asked to Lift Order That House GOP Count Procedural Votes

Rick Pluta — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 22:25:46 +0000

A battle over how Republicans in the Michigan House of Representatives count votes was argued Wednesday before the state Court of Appeals.

Judge Economy: Life Prison Sentence Still Possible for Lansing Teen

Mark Bashore — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 04:00:00 +0000

A ruling last week by the U.S. Supreme Court has confusing repercussions for a recent court decision in Lansing. WKAR’ Mark Bashore spoke with Ingham County Judge George Economy to clarify how the ruling impacts the sentencing of 15 year old Lansing felon, Charles Lewis Jr.

Court says State Agency can Impose Welfare Time Limits

Rick Pluta — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:35:19 +0000

The Michigan Court of Appeals says the state Department of Human Services can cut off cash assistance welfare benefits to people who hit the federal time limit – even if they have time remaining on their state benefits.

Michigan Prepares to Re-sentence Juvenile Lifers

Rick Pluta — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:34:39 +0000

Arrangements are being made to return more than 350 Michigan inmates to the courts where they were sentenced. The prisoners will get new sentences under a U.S. Supreme Court decision this week.

Michigan Supreme Court Weighs MSU Free Speech Case

Kevin Lavery — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:58:01 +0000

The Michigan Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in a case that questions the constitutionality of a Michigan State University ordinance.