After 27 years in a Michigan prison, a Detroit man whose 1999 homicide conviction has been thrown out is finally on his way out of state custody. George Calicut Jr., 56, had his conviction vacated and ...

The head of the Alaska Division of Elections will not share legal advice that led to the state’s decision to send an extended ...

The board would hold public hearings and facilitate oversight over the system that has seen prolonged issues, contract violations and complaints.

State Sen. Jeff Irwin, who represents parts of Washtenaw County, is calling for the closure of Michigan’s only women’s prison ...

By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen March 5, 2026 When Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith laid out his policy wish list ahead of the 2026 legislative session — slowly eliminating property taxes, expanding execu ...

New bipartisan legislation requires Michigan school districts to adopt policies prohibiting the use of cell phones during instructional time.

The department says what’s budgeted in Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s proposal for the next fiscal year isn’t enough.

The Maine Department of Corrections has gained national attention for its programming, such as allowing people to engage in ...

Vote to put a check on Board of Education's ability to change school curriculum likely to face an uphill climb in Democratic-led state Senate.

Joel Anderson will permanently lead the Department of Corrections, but the Senate will not confirm future interim appointments, under a resolution passed Tuesday.

Weeks after regulators signed off on an increase to DTE's electric rates, House lawmakers want to put MPSC members up for ...

A proposed bill would change certification rules affecting health care access for ex‑service members in publicly run ...