Michigan House repeals emergency powers law used in pandemic
The Michigan House voted 60-48 to repeal the Emergency Powers Act of 1945, a move backed by Republicans and supported by initiative petition language. The Senate approved the measure, but the repeal takes effect 90 days after adjournment. the petition process could send the issue to voters. Governor Whitmer relied on the law early in the COVID-19 crisis, drawing opposition from Democrats and leading to a renewed push for ballot action.
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Holland City Council Shifts Meeting Time To Six P.M
The Holland City Council voted to move regular meetings from 6:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays to reduce public confusion. The change follows Mayor Nathan Bocks’s proposal for consistency, with study sessions at 5:30 p.m. and pre meetings paused during the pandemic.
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Ottawa County man indicted in teen sex trafficking case
An Ottawa County man named Matthew Eugene DeWitt was indicted on four counts of attempted sex trafficking of a child and one count of attempted sexual exploitation of a child. The indictment, filed July 14 and unsealed Tuesday, covers four victims aged about 14 to 17, with alleged trafficking in 2020 for three teens and exploitation activity dating from 2019 to early 2020.
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Zeeland Man Injured In Head-On Crash In Allegan County
A Zeeland man sustained serious injuries when his car collided head on with a northbound semi on M-40 between 121st Avenue and 36th Street in Valley Township. Deputies responded at 9:04 a.m. July 21, closing M-40 for hours. The semi driver had minor injuries. investigation continues.
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