cell phone use

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.

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.

A new report that tracks distracted driving crashes statewide shows Washtenaw County near the top of the list. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

A law making it illegal in Michigan to hold a phone or other electronic device while driving went into effect July 1st. WEMU’s Josh Hakala checked in to see how it's working in Washtenaw County.

A state law that bans holding phones or other electronic devices while driving took effect Friday. Rick Pluta reports.

Bills to forbid the use of handheld electronic devices while driving are on their way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer for her signature. That’s after the House gave its final approval Thursday. Rick Pluta has more.

The state House approved legislation Tuesday to address drivers using handheld electronic devices while behind the wheel. Rick Pluta reports.

Distracted driving legislation could see a redo at a vote in the Michigan House this week. Colin Jackson has more.

Repeated hands-on phone use while driving could lead to a license suspension. That's under bills that got a Michigan Senate committee hearing Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.