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Michigan is one of 26 states that could move to eliminate abortion access if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v.

Western Michigan University-Cooley Law School is hosting a virtual discussion panel in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Lawsuit against AG Nessel seeks to restore minimum wage, paid sick leave measures gutted in 2018 Attorney General Dana Nessel is being sued and it all dates back to two ballot initiatives in 2018. By: Sarah Grimmer and last updated 2021-06-16 16:20:00-04 LANSING, Mich. — Advocacy groups in Michigan collected enough signatures in 2018 to put two measures on the ballot: one to increase the minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2022 and one that would have required employers to provi...

Dining news and events: Re-openings, upcoming events and more Food and dining news Alchemi launches happy hour: Start your weekend early and get some good deals 5-8 p.m. Thursdays at Alchemi restaurant in Royal Oak. The new menu includes $1.50 oysters, or get a dozen plus a bottle of bubbly for $30. The rest of the menu items – including small plates and craft cocktails – are $8 each. 215 S. Main, Royal Oak. (248) 675-8875.  Law firm holds fundraising contest for restaurants: Goodman Acker...

Metro Detroit law firm holding fundraising contest for local restaurants File photo and last updated 2021-05-03 20:59:30-04 SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — Goodman Acker law firm is launching a fundraising contest to help local restaurants stay in business amid the pandemic. Goodman Acker P.C. created the Good Food, Good Decision contest where nine restaurants were chosen for nomination to compete against one another for the title of local favorite. "The goal is for each restaurant to secure...

Lawsuit seeks to block ballot initiative to cancel Michigan governor’s emergency power Updated 11:00 AM; Today 11:00 AM Unlock Michigan turns in signatures on a petition to limit Gov. Gretchen Whitmers emergency powers on Oct. 2, 2020. Facebook Share A circuitous legal attempt to block a Republican-supported ballot initiative aimed at repealing the governor’s emergency powers has resulted in a Court of Claims lawsuit being filed against Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. While ...

Petition to repeal emergency powers had forged signatures, misleading language, opposition group claims Updated Apr 09, 4:13 PM; Posted Apr 09, 4:13 PM Unlock Michigan turns in signatures on a petition to limit Gov. Gretchen Whitmers emergency powers on Oct. 2, 2020. Facebook Share The battle over Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s use of state of emergency powers during the pandemic continues with new support for the governor. Keep Michigan Safe, a group in favor of Whitmer’s use of state of emerge...

Labeled a sore loser by some and a champion in the pursuit of justice by others, Kimberly Campbell-Voytal is not about to relinquish her battle to join the Northville Public Schools Board of Education — even if the battle requires spending a significant amount of her own money. Here is how one of the more remarkable 2020 elections at the local level has unfolded as of Jan. 29. Order in the court On Jan. 14, Voytal filed a lawsuit in Wayne Countys 3rd Circuit Court against the Wayne Count...