St. Joe-Benton Harbor News

New jail reform laws seek to prioritize alternatives to jail in Michigan

By Giovanni Whaley | Jan 19, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law a package of criminal justice reform bills created by a diverse group of bipartisan lawmakers, members of the public, and community stakeholders.

Rep. Paquette said extension of governor's stay-at-home order is "a move in the wrong direction"

By Giovanni Whaley | May 6, 2020

Thousands of Michiganders rushed to the state's capital city to protest Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's extended stay-at-home order that places further restrictions on people and businesses as the number of COVID-19 cases in the state rises.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asks lawmakers to extend emergency for 70 days

By Giovanni Whaley | Apr 24, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked lawmakers in Michigan to extend her emergency declaration for an additional 70 days as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, but Rep. Beth Griffin (R-Mattawan) said the governor needs to reconsider her request.