Arpan Lobo
Detroit Free Press
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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House votes to expand background checks on gun sales
The Michigan Legislature has advanced the first bill aimed at reducing gun violence since the mass shooting at MSU last month. → Read More
Michigan House votes to repeal reading law that held third graders back for poor test scores
The House voted to remove a clause in the Michigan's reading law which held back third graders who performed poorly on their standardized tests. → Read More
Millions donated to Michigan campaigns last year could be tied up in crypto scandal
Nishad Singh gave millions to committees and campaigns in Michigan during the previous election cycle, campaign finance records show. → Read More
Michigan House repeals 1931 abortion ban following passage of Proposal 3
While Prop. 3 enshrined abortion access in Michigan's constitution, Democrats argue repealing the state's 1931 abortion ban was still necessary. → Read More
Michigan Legislature opens debate on gun safety bills following MSU shooting
Committee members heard testimony advocating for a series of gun policy changes introduced in the aftermath of the mass shooting at MSU in February. → Read More
Michigan Senate passes historic bill to protect LGBTQ rights
The bill to expand the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act still needs to pass through the Michigan House before it can become law. → Read More
Court: Upper Peninsula police department must fully disclose use-of-force policy
Sault Ste. Marie police should have fully disclosed its use-of-force policy instead of a redacted copy, an appeals panel ruled this week. → Read More
What we learned from surveying all 148 Michigan lawmakers on gun safety measures
The response rate from Michigan lawmakers varied, but here are some takeaways from the Free Press survey. → Read More
July trial ordered for former GOP gubernatorial candidate charged for Jan. 6 connection
Ryan Kelley is charged with four misdemeanors stemming from his involvement at the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol. → Read More
MSU campus starkly quiet after deadly shooting
"I just wanted to check it out and make sure my fellow Spartans are OK," one of the few students walking around MSU said following a deadly shooting. → Read More
Group appeals minimum wage, sick time ruling to Michigan Supreme Court
A group is asking the court to reverse an appeals panel's decision that prevented an increase to Michigan's minimum wage. → Read More
Michigan Democrats propose a $180 check. For some, it's not enough for single grocery trip
Proposed $180 checks to combat inflation got a tepid reception from Michiganders poised to receive them. → Read More
Judge denies motion to toss case for Grand Rapids officer charged in Lyoya shooting
Schurr's lawyers requested a judge last month to reconsider a lower court's decision to send the case to trial. The trial is set to start next month. → Read More
Panel sides with former Snyder chief of staff in appeal over Flint water crisis charge
Agen was facing a single count of felony perjury, after prosecutors alleged he lied to investigators in 2017. → Read More
Michigan's minimum wage: What's going on with law
Thursday's ruling prevented Michigan's minimum wage from rising to over $13 an hour next month. → Read More
Michigan minimum wage increase, paid sick leave wiped out after appeals panel ruling
The ruling reverses a lower court opinion that would've raised Michigan's minimum wage to $13.03 an hour on Feb. 19. → Read More
What is universal pre-K? Whitmer proposes 'Pre-K for All' in Michigan
Gov. Whitmer wants to expand a pre-K program to include all Michigan four-year-olds. → Read More
Appeals panel upholds dismissal of water crisis cases against former Flint officials
State prosecutors say they plan on appealing the decisions to the Michigan Supreme Court. → Read More
Special Counsel investigating Trump subpoenaed Benson: Here's what he wanted
Michigan Department of State staff complied with the subpoena in December, records show. → Read More
Stabenow will not seek another U.S. Senate term in 2024
Stabenow, 72, was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2000. She is the first woman from Michigan to be elected to the U.S. Senate. → Read More