Category: Justice
New draft voting maps shake up status quo
A state redistricting panel has finalized several draft maps for new voting districts and few incumbents are safe.
Election petition could ban election volunteers
Experts say a petition going around to change voting rules could have the unintended consequence of barring election volunteers.
Homeless advocates were not warned of decision to clear homeless encampment
Police forcibly removed people from the Ampersee encampment last week. Homeless advocates scrambled to help.
State Senate maps could give Dems an edge
The state’s redistricting commission has settled on a new map for state senate districts – one that could give Democrats control of the chamber.
Kalamazoo County commission gets a new map, fewer reps
A redistricting panel is trimming the county commission from 11 down to 9 representatives, raising worries about equity.
Officers clear out Kzoo homeless encampment
Residents were given 5 minutes to grab their things and go.
Factory stink may not be harmful
State agencies say short-term exposure to foul odors on the Northside aren’t harmful. What about long-term exposure?
Study: Bronson Park mound was a Native American ceremony site
Archaeologists have uncovered new evidence of activities underneath the ancient mound.
Residents given more time to leave homeless encampment
Workers blocked off the encampment by the river and hauled away portable toilets, but residents will be given more time to move.
Analysis: GOP could win big in new voting maps
Proposed state house and senate maps created by an independent panel could still favor Republicans.
New draft voting maps shake up status quo
A state redistricting panel has finalized several draft maps for new voting districts and few incumbents are safe.
Election petition could ban election volunteers
Experts say a petition going around to change voting rules could have the unintended consequence of barring election volunteers.
Homeless advocates were not warned of decision to clear homeless encampment
Police forcibly removed people from the Ampersee encampment last week. Homeless advocates scrambled to help.
State Senate maps could give Dems an edge
The state’s redistricting commission has settled on a new map for state senate districts – one that could give Democrats control of the chamber.
Kalamazoo County commission gets a new map, fewer reps
A redistricting panel is trimming the county commission from 11 down to 9 representatives, raising worries about equity.
Officers clear out Kzoo homeless encampment
Residents were given 5 minutes to grab their things and go.
Factory stink may not be harmful
State agencies say short-term exposure to foul odors on the Northside aren’t harmful. What about long-term exposure?
Study: Bronson Park mound was a Native American ceremony site
Archaeologists have uncovered new evidence of activities underneath the ancient mound.
Residents given more time to leave homeless encampment
Workers blocked off the encampment by the river and hauled away portable toilets, but residents will be given more time to move.
Analysis: GOP could win big in new voting maps
Proposed state house and senate maps created by an independent panel could still favor Republicans.
