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Michigan Supreme Court Weighs Whether Long Prison Terms for Juvenile Murderers Count as Life Sentences
Michigan Supreme Court hears oral arguments on whether long prison terms for juvenile murderers count as de facto life sentences under state constitution
April 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
Michigan Supreme Court Weighs Juvenile Lifer Resentencing in Cases That Could Redefine Long-Term Sentences
Michigan Supreme Court hears two cases challenging whether lengthy prison terms for crimes committed as children violate the state constitution
April 14, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
Michigan Supreme Court Weighs Juvenile Lifer Sentences as Prosecutors Push for Renewed Prison Terms
Michigan Supreme Court justices consider cases that could redefine sentencing for young people convicted of crimes, with prosecutors pushing for renewed prison terms while defense attorneys argue the court must establish clear sentencing boundaries.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
Michigan Supreme Court to Decide Whether 50-Year Sentence for Juvenile Murder Constitutes Life in Prison
The Michigan Supreme Court is weighing whether a 50-year prison term for a crime committed while the defendant was 16 constitutes a de facto life sentence. The court also decided on a separate case involving Fifth Amendment rights for juvenile resentencing.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - governor
Governor Whitmer Announces $650 Million Fairlife Expansion and $17 Million Water Infrastructure Investment in West Michigan
Governor Whitmer announces $650 million fairlife expansion creating 150 new jobs alongside $17 million water infrastructure investment to upgrade aging 50-year-old system in Coopersville
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
Michigan Court Strips Pregnant Women's End-of-Life Rights Under State Law
Michigan Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel strikes down pregnancy exclusion in advance directives law, ruling it violates women's reproductive freedom rights under Proposal 3.
April 21, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - policy
Warren manufactured housing residents form rare resident union to address quality of life concerns
Warren manufactured housing residents have formed what may be the first known resident union of its kind to address quality of life concerns in the community.
May 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - court
Former Juvenile Lifer Richard Griffin Withdraws From Grand Rapids Commission Race After Failing Signature Threshold
Former juvenile lifer Richard Griffin has withdrawn his campaign for Grand Rapids City Commission after failing to collect the required nominating signatures. Griffin, who was sentenced to life in prison at age 16 in 1995, said his team learned valuable voter registration lessons during the campaign process.
April 24, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Trucking-Backed Cargo Theft Bills Would Allow 10-Year Prison Sentences for Organized Criminal Networks
Michigan House passes bills allowing up to 10-year consecutive prison sentences for cargo theft tied to organized international criminal networks, with measures now in the Senate Transportation Committee.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - crime
Woman Arrested After Early Morning Shooting in Oshtemo Township Apartment Leaves Man With Non-Life-Threatening Wound
A 41-year-old woman is in custody after a shooting at an Oshtemo Township apartment building left a 31-year-old man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg early Saturday morning.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - governor
Michigan Strategic Fund Approves $17 Million Infrastructure Grant and $3.9 Million Tax Abatement for fairlife Expansion in West Michigan
Governor Whitmer announces Michigan Strategic Fund approval of $17 million infrastructure grant and $3.9 million tax abatement for fairlife expansion, creating 150 new jobs and $650 million investment in West Michigan.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
Michigan Supreme Court Weighs Whether 50-Year Prison Term Constitutes De Facto Life Sentence for Juvenile Offender
The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments in a case challenging whether a 50 to 75 year sentence for a 16-year-old offender violates the state constitution. The decision could reshape sentencing guidelines for dozens of juvenile offenders across Michigan.
April 13, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - crime
Detroit Murder Fugitive Captured After 32 Years On The Run
Richard Werstine, wanted since 1993 for the murder of Detroit rocker Rodney Barger, was captured in Panama and returned to face charges in Wayne County after more than three decades on the run.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - courts
Michigan Supreme Court to Hear Government Immunity Case After South Haven Beach Drowning
Michigan Supreme Court to hear government immunity case after Brandon Chambers drowned at South Haven beach in 2020. Case could reshape how state handles municipal liability for injuries on public property.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - community
Driving Successful Lives Donates Buildable Saginaw Lot to Auto Accident Victim Pursuing Real Estate Dream
A national nonprofit charity donated a buildable lot in Saginaw to Walter, an unemployed auto accident victim whose lifelong dream has been to become a real estate investor. Driving Successful Lives made the donation after learning about his difficult circumstances and passion for real estate.
May 12, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - courts
Convicted Child Sex Offender Found Dead at Michigan Prison, Homicide Investigation Underway
Michigan State Police are investigating the death of 73-year-old inmate Daniel Keith Hosmer at the Macomb Correctional Facility as a homicide. The prisoner, serving a sentence for sexual offenses against children, died after lifesaving measures proved unsuccessful.
April 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources