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The state approved a bill Wednesday to formally repeal a law that was used to charge former Governor Rick Snyder and members of his administration with crimes related the Flint water crisis. We have more from Rick Pluta.

If you live in Northeast Washtenaw County, you know about living with a with an unpleasant odor. Residents in Salem and Northville Townships have long complained about the smell emanating from the Arbor Hills Landfill. WEMU's David Fair checked in with the District Supervisor for Air Quality at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) on the matter. Scott Miller discussed the ongoing efforts to address odors and air quality in the area.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is asking a judge to reconsider an earlier ruling regarding abortion rights and strike down a law that requires abortion care clinics to screen patients on whether they are being pressured to end a pregnancy. Rick Pluta has more.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated the Michigan Campaign Finance Act by using the lobby of a state office building for a press conference to announce she is running for governor. That determination was made Monday by the Michigan Attorney General’s office. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit says his experience in protecting the rights of the public makes him an ideal candidate to become Michigan’s next Attorney General. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

A former top legislative aide faces felony charges for allegedly siphoning money earmarked for a $25 million health club project in Clare. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit is running to become Michigan’s next Attorney General. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has asked the state House Oversight Committee to narrow the scope of a subpoena seeking election-related materials. Rick Pluta reports.

An attorney for one of the seven University of Michigan pro-Palestinian protestors says having all charges dropped is vindication for the accused and the First Amendment. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The U.S. Justice Department is preemptively challenging potential Michigan climate change lawsuits targeting oil and gas companies. We have more from Rick Pluta.