Colin Jackson

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Capitol Bureau Reporter at WUOM-FM (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Brinks talks sex offender registry, relationship with House

1 week ago | wgvunews.org | Colin Jackson

The Michigan Senate voted Tuesday to update the state’s sex offender registry laws to comply with a recent federal court ruling. The decision blocked increased reporting requirements for people convicted before new, tougher laws took effect. The court also declared unconstitutional a provision that allowed the state police to decide if an out-of-state crime warranted reporting. Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) said that part created a loophole for out-of-state offenders.
Sex offender registry update passes state Senate; Senate and House leaders to meet

1 week ago | wemu.org | Colin Jackson

The Michigan Senate voted Tuesday to update the state’s sex offender registry laws to comply with a recent federal court ruling. The decision blocked increased reporting requirements for people convicted before new, tougher laws took effect. The court also declared unconstitutional a provision that allowed the state police to decide if an out-of-state crime warranted reporting. Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) said that part created a loophole for out-of-state offenders.
Sex offender registry update passes state Senate; Senate and House leaders to meet

1 week ago | michiganpublic.org | Colin Jackson

The Michigan Senate voted Tuesday to update the state’s sex offender registry laws to comply with a recent federal court ruling. The decision blocked increased reporting requirements for people convicted before new, tougher laws took effect. The court also declared unconstitutional a provision that allowed the state police to decide if an out-of-state crime warranted reporting. Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) said that part created a loophole for out-of-state offenders.
Minimum wage campaign gearing up for referendum push

1 week ago | michiganpublic.org | Colin Jackson

A years-long fight over Michigan’s minimum wage law may not be over yet, thanks to a new referendum effort. If successful, the referendum would repeal bipartisan compromise legislation that passed in February. The issue started in 2018 when a then-Republican controlled Michigan Legislature adopted a ballot initiative to increase the state's minimum wage scale into law before it could go before voters. Lawmakers then amended the policy to significantly weaken it before it could take effect.
Minimum wage campaign gearing up for referendum push

1 week ago | wgvunews.org | Colin Jackson

A years-long fight over Michigan’s minimum wage law may not be over yet, thanks to a new referendum effort. If successful, the referendum would repeal bipartisan compromise legislation that passed in February. The issue started in 2018 when a then-Republican controlled Michigan Legislature adopted a ballot initiative to increase the state's minimum wage scale into law before it could go before voters. Lawmakers then amended the policy to significantly weaken it before it could take effect.
Michigan shows up to proclaim No Kings

1 week ago | wdet.org | Russ McNamara |Quinn Klinefelter |Amanda LeClaire |Colin Jackson

Demonstrations widespread and largely peacefulLarge protests also took place in Grand Rapids, Petoskey, Marquette, Troy and Wyandotte. John DeSpelder leads Traverse Indivisible, the left-leaning civics group that organized the No Kings protest in Traverse City. He says thousands attended, making it the group’s largest demonstration to date. “I think a lot of people are watching the news and feeling real anguish,” DeSpelder said.
Anti-Trump protestors rally in Lansing

1 week ago | wemu.org | Colin Jackson

Thousands of protesters rallied against President Donald Trump’s administration at the state Capitol in Lansing Saturday. They named several issues, like immigration enforcement raids, cuts to federal programs, and fears of political violence as top concerns. Elizabeth Shokoya is a medical student at Michigan State University. She said she also protested in 2020 during Black Lives Matter demonstrations. But she said this moment feels different. “This one feels more impending doom.
Anti-Trump protestors rally in Lansing, across Michigan

1 week ago | wgvunews.org | Colin Jackson

Demonstrators rallied and marched against President Donald Trump across Michigan and the country Saturday, including in Lansing at the state Capitol. Speakers discussed concerns like raids by immigration enforcement, cuts to federal programs, and political violence at home and abroad. Megan Ropeta is an organizer. Ropeta says more major rallies will come. “This is not a sprint.
Michigan No Kings rallies draw big crowds

1 week ago | michiganpublic.org | Colin Jackson

Thousands of protesters rallied against President Donald Trump’s administration at the state Capitol in Lansing Saturday. They named several issues, like immigration enforcement raids, cuts to federal programs, and fears of political violence as top concerns. Elizabeth Shokoya is a medical student at Michigan State University. She said she also protested in 2020 during Black Lives Matter demonstrations. But she said this moment feels different. “This one feels more impending doom.
Republican-led House passes higher education budget, Dems unimpressed

2 weeks ago | michiganpublic.org | Colin Jackson

The Michigan House of Representatives passed its higher education budget proposal Thursday evening after a long day at the Michigan State Capitol. The Republican-led plan would cut funding to Michigan’s two largest universities, the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. U of M would lose about 65% of its state money. MSU would lose about 18%.