From the Associated Press — The state of Michigan has settled a decadelong lawsuit over so-called juvenile lifers. The deal accelerates rehabilitation programs that could enhance their release from prison. It also puts deadlines on local prosecutors to schedule resentencing hearings and requires prosecutors to keep the attorney general informed. The case involves prisoners who […]
Month: October 2020
Bids for Barks 2.0 Committee Goes Online Auction Route in 4 Paws Sake, Now Open
Regardless of world conditions, Paws of Hope in Southwest Michigan is now, always has been and always will be focused on the mission of compassionate care for the animals of Michigan’s Great Southwest. So, even though the global coronavirus pandemic has thrown a lot of monkey wrenches in their path, they will not be stopped […]
Energy Secretary Visits Michigan
United States Secretary of Energy Dan Brouilette is in Michigan this week to learn about some of the state’s energy needs and the work Michigan does in that sector. One stop will take Secretary Brouilette to a Ford facility. He spoke with Michigan News Network about it. “We’re going to be looking at some of […]
Michigan Could Lift Ban On Food Assistance For Drug Felons
From the Associated Press — The lifetime ban from receiving food benefits for those with more than one drug-related felony conviction could be lifted under a bill that passed the Michigan Senate on Wednesday. The current law punishes offenders long after they’ve served their sentences and increases the chance they will commit more crimes, supporters […]
Giff & Spence for 10/01/20
Source: WSJM Full story at: https://www.wsjm.com/2020/10/01/giff-spence-for-10-01-20/
WSJM Morning News-10/1/2020
WSJM Morning News-10/1/2020 WSJM News is sponsored by Special-Lite in Decatur & Benton Harbor. There’s a good chance you’ve walked through a special-lite door when you go to a local restaurant, school, store, or plant. In this edition: Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a $62.7 billion state budget hours before the new fiscal year. Michigan’s […]
WSJM Morning News for Alexa-10/1/2020
Source: WSJM Full story at: https://www.wsjm.com/2020/10/01/wsjm-morning-news-for-alexa-10-1-2020/