Michigan House votes on tax, juvenile, and counseling bills
Michigan House approved HB 4542 to tax out of state online purchases 110 to 0 and HB 4628 to keep traffic records four years 108 to 1 while passing HB 4325 to expand counselors scope 38 to 0 and SB 102 to reimburse counties for juvenile justice costs 100 to 8. Gov Whitmer to weigh broader age reform.
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Michigan to Build 40 Million Visitor Center at Capitol
The Michigan State Capitol Commission approved a slimmed down 40 million dollar welcome center on the Capitol lawn with underground Heritage Hall space for meetings and catered events. Funds were appropriated in 2018 lame duck session after an initial 55 million estimate was cut by 15 million in the fall budget.
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Great Lakes states join California in auto emission suit
Michigan and six Great Lake states join California against the Trump administration over revoking state power to set stricter auto emission standards. Twenty three states plus DC back the challenge, arguing federal rollbacks threaten public health and welfare and state rights. Tim Minotas of the Sierra Club Michigan says the standards remain pivotal though Michigan has not adopted them yet.
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Home near dune edge teeters as owners seek state OK
Spring Lake residents the Congletons confront rapid dune erosion from Lake Michigan high water. A deck is wrecked and dunes recede 10 to 20 feet in 12 hours as 1 foot surge waves strain the shoreline. They plan rock barriers to stabilize dunes, awaiting permits from the Corps of Engineers and DEQ EGLE.
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