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Today marks the first day of school in several districts across Washtenaw County. Meanwhile, officials continue to wait for the state to pass an education budget. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

As kids head back to school, there are steps parents can take to ensure their children remain safe while using cell phones. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Thursday that law enforcement officers must be specific on what they’re looking for when seeking a warrant to search a cell phone. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Corrections departments across the country are seeing an increase in the use of contraband cell phones and, subsequently, a direct correlation to an increase in organized crimes in prisons. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor chats with MDOC Director Heidi Washington about calls for state legislation to pass signal jamming technology to detect and disrupt contraband cell phone use in correctional facilities.

Lawyers argued over the limits of cell phone search warrants before the Michigan Supreme Court Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall said Wednesday that a public safety trust fund and a ban on student cell phones in classrooms are top priorities heading into the Legislature’s Spring session. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A Republican state lawmaker says he hopes Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s support will help enact a law to restrict cell phones and other electronic devices in schools. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a law Wednesday to ban the use of hand-held electronic devices while driving starting June 30th. Drivers will only be able to use phones in the hands-free mode. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Michigan’s Attorney General is issuing a new warning against a way of hacking electronics known as “Juice Jacking.” Colin Jackson has more.

Cell phones would be banned in Michigan public schools under a bill in the state House. For schools in Washtenaw County, this may not be necessary. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.