This new section of the Legislative Status highlights legislation of interest to child advocates that has experienced some activity in the current legislature, and indicates where each bill is the process toward becoming Michigan law. See Budget Alerts for more.
Teens fare best in the state, while trends for infant mortality and child poverty remain troubling.
See National Kids Count project for more information. For more, see the Legislative Bulletin Board . The budget will now move to the floor of the House of Representatives. See Budget Alerts for an updated summary of the issues for children and families. The referendum on the 2000 Law expanding the ability to carry concealed weapons was ruled constitutional this week.