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Michigan News

Michigan bans hairstyle discrimination in workplaces and schools

LANSING — The denial of employment or educational opportunities due to discrimination based on natural and protective hairstyles, such as Afros, cornrows or dreadlocks, will be prohibited in Michigan under legislation signed Thursday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The new law, known as the Crown ...

Detroit-area city bans LGBTQ+ pride flags on public property

HAMTRAMCK, Mich. (AP) — A Detroit-area community has banned LGBTQ+ flags from publicly owned flagpoles after a tense hourslong meeting that raised questions about discrimination, religion and the city’s reputation for welcoming newcomers. In protest, a woman speaking during the public ...

St. Johns woman sentenced for tax fraud, embezzlement

By Journal Staff LANSING — Amanda Root of downstate St. Johns on Wednesday in Ingham County Circuit Court was sentenced to 42 months in prison on one count of embezzlement of $100,000 or more and two counts of filing false tax returns, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. ...