Attorney General Dana Nessel on Tuesday filed a response to a lawsuit challenging several abortion restrictions still in statute despite the state's voters passing an amendment to the Constitution ensuring reproductive rights.
Four groups advocating greater access to abortion sued the state Tuesday, challenging three of the abortion restrictions that remain on the books despite voters passing the Reproductive Freedom for All constitutional amendment in 2022.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday sent a letter to the acting Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs director, urging the department to look at ways to amend or eliminate regulations to improve efficiency in state government.
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Acting Director Marlon Brown said the remaining standards from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission signed Tuesday was another step to ensure every Michigander has a right to a fair trial.
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Acting Director Marlon Brown announced Thursday that LARA has entered into a data sharing agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services to improve professional license approvals in both states.