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      <title>New “Taylor Swift” Bill Aims To Fight High Concert Ticket Prices in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 13:41:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan legislators take a stand against ticket scalpers with new 'Taylor Swift bills' to ensure fair access to concert tickets. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/new-taylor-swift-bill-aims-to-fight-high-concert-ticket-prices-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Is It Illegal To Cross A Purple Fence In Michigan?</title>
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      <title>Are Michigan Retailers Required To Accept Your Bottles and Cans For A Deposit?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Discover how Michigan's Bottle Deposit Law revolutionized recycling by offering refunds on beverage containers, pushing for a cleaner environment. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-bottle-and-can-deposit-law/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Michigan Law - You Can't Break A Window To Save Dog In Hot Car</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:55:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Apparently, If I see a dog trapped in a hot car with the windows up in Michigan I'm going to jail. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/dog-hot-car/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Apparently, If I see a dog trapped in a hot car with the windows up in Michigan I&apos;m going to jail. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/dog-hot-car/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>5 Weird Ways Your License Plate May Get You Ticketed in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:42:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Most Michigan drivers don't know these 5 unusual ways your license plate could actually cost you a ticket. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-license-plate-ticket/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Can a Blind Person Legally Hunt in Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:41:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Yes, vision-impaired people can legally hunt in Michigan.  Here's how... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/blind-person-hunt-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Is Your Dog a Legal Family Member in Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:16:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Only 6 states consider your dog a legal part of your family. Is Michigan one of those states? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/dog-family-member-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Most Michiganders Don't Know THIS About the Center Turn Lane</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:00:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan is known for the Michigan Left turn, but what are the rules for the center turn lane? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-drivers-center-turn-lane-rules/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>What Should Michigan's Official State Cocktail Be?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:22:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There's plenty of options for Michigan to pick an official Cocktail. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/what-should-michigans-official-state-cocktail-be/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Missed An Item At Self-Checkout? This May Be Your Penalty in MI</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 19:35:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With states like Alabama introducing the The Retail Crime Prevention Act, could Michigan soon follow this trend? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/missed-item-self-checkout-michigan-consequences/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>For Sale: Are You Required to Disclose If House Is Haunted In MI?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:39:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Some states like Alaska and South Dakota have laws regarding the sale of "stigmatized properties"-- is Michigan one of them? And what qualifies as 'haunted'? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/legally-disclose-haunted-house-for-sale-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Some states like Alaska and South Dakota have laws regarding the sale of &quot;stigmatized properties&quot;-- is Michigan one of them? And what qualifies as &apos;haunted&apos;? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/legally-disclose-haunted-house-for-sale-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>What Does Michigan Law Say About Labor Day Fireworks?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:04:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Expect to hear fireworks this Labor Day weekend. Here's what Michigan law says: <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-fireworks-law-labor-day/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Expect to hear fireworks this Labor Day weekend. Here&apos;s what Michigan law says: <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-fireworks-law-labor-day/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>IL Doubles Down on Distracted Driving Laws, is Michigan Next?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 17:46:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Although Michigan recently enacted a new distracted driver law the Illinois legislature is doubling down on video calls. Could Michigan follow soon follow suit? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/zoom-distracted-driving-law-illinois-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Although Michigan recently enacted a new distracted driver law the Illinois legislature is doubling down on video calls. Could Michigan follow soon follow suit? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/zoom-distracted-driving-law-illinois-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>If MI Law Requires Schools Start AFTER Labor Day, Why Don't They?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:27:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Although Michigan law requires schools to start after Labor Day, the majority of school districts apply for a waiver to start the school year earlier. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-law-school-start-labor-day/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Although Michigan law requires schools to start after Labor Day, the majority of school districts apply for a waiver to start the school year earlier. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-law-school-start-labor-day/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Is It Illegal To Hang Anything From Your Rearview Mirror In Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:35:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Before you hang an air freshener on your rearview mirror, read up on whether it is illegal to have anything hanging on it in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/rearview-mirror-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Meow! Is It Legal To Declaw Your Cat in Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 19:02:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[So many animal lovers are heavily against declawing cats, however, there are many people that would do it in a heartbeat. Is it illegal to declaw your cat in Michigan? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/declaw-cat-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[So many animal lovers are heavily against declawing cats, however, there are many people that would do it in a heartbeat. Is it illegal to declaw your cat in Michigan? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/declaw-cat-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisha B]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>According to Michigan Law Who Legally Owns a Fence Between 2 Houses?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:33:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You may be living in a neighborhood where you or your neighbor have a fence or plan to build one. However, before you do, that you may want to brush up on some Michigan law. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/according-to-michigan-law-who-legally-owns-a-fence-between-2-houses/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[You may be living in a neighborhood where you or your neighbor have a fence or plan to build one. However, before you do, that you may want to brush up on some Michigan law. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/according-to-michigan-law-who-legally-owns-a-fence-between-2-houses/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisha B]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Buckle Up Or Get a $65 Fine — Click It or Ticket Campaign Goes Through Nov. 29</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/buckle-up-or-get-a-65-fine-click-it-or-ticket-campaign-goes-through-nov-29/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2020 23:15:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michiganders' seatbelt usage rate is over 94%...better than the national average. <a href="https://wgrd.com/buckle-up-or-get-a-65-fine-click-it-or-ticket-campaign-goes-through-nov-29/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michiganders&apos; seatbelt usage rate is over 94%...better than the national average. <a href="https://wgrd.com/buckle-up-or-get-a-65-fine-click-it-or-ticket-campaign-goes-through-nov-29/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Kid Accidentally Gets His Parents a Ticket from Michigan DNR</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/kid-accidentally-gets-his-parents-a-ticket-from-michigan-dnr/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 01:21:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Kids say the darnedest things.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/kid-accidentally-gets-his-parents-a-ticket-from-michigan-dnr/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Kids say the darnedest things.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/kid-accidentally-gets-his-parents-a-ticket-from-michigan-dnr/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>It’s Illegal to Hang Your Face Mask From Your Rearview Mirror in Michigan</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/its-illegal-to-hang-your-face-mask-from-your-rearview-mirror-in-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 02:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A lot of people are doing it, but it could cost you if police decide to pull you over.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/its-illegal-to-hang-your-face-mask-from-your-rearview-mirror-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A lot of people are doing it, but it could cost you if police decide to pull you over.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/its-illegal-to-hang-your-face-mask-from-your-rearview-mirror-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>MI looking To Add Sexual Orientation &amp; Gender Identity Protections</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/mi-looking-to-add-sexual-orientation-gender-identity-protections/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:28:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA["No one should be fired or denied housing for being gay, bi or trans." - Sen Jeremy Moss <a href="https://wgrd.com/mi-looking-to-add-sexual-orientation-gender-identity-protections/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&quot;No one should be fired or denied housing for being gay, bi or trans.&quot; - Sen Jeremy Moss <a href="https://wgrd.com/mi-looking-to-add-sexual-orientation-gender-identity-protections/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>MI Lawmakers Are Trying to Put an End to “Porch Pirates”</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/mi-lawmakers-are-trying-to-put-an-end-to-porch-pirates/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 04:43:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In one year, there were over 17,000 packages reported stolen in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mi-lawmakers-are-trying-to-put-an-end-to-porch-pirates/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In one year, there were over 17,000 packages reported stolen in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mi-lawmakers-are-trying-to-put-an-end-to-porch-pirates/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>New Michigan Bill Would Ban Minors from Using Tanning Beds</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/new-michigan-bill-would-ban-minors-from-using-tanning-beds/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2019 03:28:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Forget about getting that base tan for spring break. <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-michigan-bill-would-ban-minors-from-using-tanning-beds/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Forget about getting that base tan for spring break. <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-michigan-bill-would-ban-minors-from-using-tanning-beds/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>MI Drivers — Clean Off the Snow &amp; Ice From Your Cars!!</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/mi-drivers-clean-off-the-snow-ice-from-your-cars/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:46:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Don't let this happen to you or someone else this winter! <a href="https://wgrd.com/mi-drivers-clean-off-the-snow-ice-from-your-cars/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Don&apos;t let this happen to you or someone else this winter! <a href="https://wgrd.com/mi-drivers-clean-off-the-snow-ice-from-your-cars/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Snow Days Might Be Forgiven for Michigan Schools</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 23:29:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Some schools have already missed over two weeks of class time. <a href="https://wgrd.com/snow-days-might-be-forgiven-for-michigan-schools/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Some schools have already missed over two weeks of class time. <a href="https://wgrd.com/snow-days-might-be-forgiven-for-michigan-schools/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Texting &amp; Driving Fines May Increase in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2019 13:51:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Will these higher fines make you think twice? <a href="https://wgrd.com/texting-driving-fines-may-increase-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Will these higher fines make you think twice? <a href="https://wgrd.com/texting-driving-fines-may-increase-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>CBD Oil Regulated as Hemp, Not Marijuana Under New Michigan Law</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2019 15:53:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A bill protecting the use of cannabidiol (CBD) oil in Michigan has been signed into law.
The Detroit Free Press reports that under Public Act 62 of 2018, CBD oil and other products derived from hemp do not fall under Michigan Medical Marijuana regulations... <a href="https://wgrd.com/cbd-oil-regulated-as-hemp-not-marijuana-under-new-michigan-law/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A bill protecting the use of cannabidiol (CBD) oil in Michigan has been signed into law.
The Detroit Free Press reports that under Public Act 62 of 2018,&nbsp;CBD oil and other products derived from hemp do not fall under&nbsp;Michigan Medical Marijuana regulations... <a href="https://wgrd.com/cbd-oil-regulated-as-hemp-not-marijuana-under-new-michigan-law/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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