Michigan Senate Committee passes CROWN Act to protect people from hair discrimination
The CROWN Act, also known as Senate Bill 90, was introduced by Sen. Sarah Anthony in 2019, and will now move to the full Senate for consideration since it was passed by the Michigan Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Whitmer, Michigan lawmakers pass legislation to reduce professional licensure barriers for veterans
Gretchen Whitmer and state lawmakers announced legislation to reduce professional licensure barriers for veterans ahead of Veterans Day. The legislation supports military personnel, veterans and their families by reducing barriers to professional licensure. โThis is a meaningful step we can take to honor the many sacrifices of our military families,โ Hawks said. Thereโs no reason why our laws canโt be tailored to reflect the unique needs of military service members, veterans and their families. โThese reforms will support our military families, who have sacrificed so much to protect us, and the communities in which they live.โโI am in the Army Reserves.
Live stream: Whitmer, Michigan lawmakers announce โbipartisan legislationโ ahead of Veterans Day
LANSING, Mich. โ Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and state lawmakers are set to announce โbipartisan legislationโ ahead of Veterans Day. READ: Whitmer, Michigan lawmakers pass legislation to reduce professional licensure barriers for veteransA press conference is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. You can watch live in the stream posted above. Whitmer will be joined by Sen. Adam Hollier, Sen. John Bizon, Rep. Sarah Anthony, Rep. Andrea Schroeder, LARA Director Orlene Hawks, MVAA Director Zaneta Adams, Adjutant General DMVA Director Major General Paul D. Rogers and Lt. Col. Karen Sims.