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Stone reintroduces Liam’s Law
LANSING — State Rep. Lori Stone, D-Warren, held a press conference May 24 at the Anderson House Office Building to announce the reintroduction of “Liam’s Law,” legislation aimed to expand accommodations and accessibility by requiring adult-sized changing tables in most public bathrooms.
“I’m introducing this legislation again, because it is of paramount importance to provide access to necessary accommodations that are required in public areas,” Stone said. “Without these accommodations, caregivers and those who need them do not have access to the same conveniences as the general public, and we need to change this so that they are universally included.”
House Bill No. 4649 requires access to adult-sized, height-adjustable changing tables in public restrooms across Michigan.
If the legislation is signed into law, it would apply to certain buildings or structures constructed after Jan. 1, 2024, or renovated after Jan. 1, 2025, that serve 1,500 or more persons per day. Applicable facilities may include state-owned buildings, exhibition or entertainment venues, museums and libraries, parks and zoos, airports, bus stations, interstate rest stops, schools, hospitals and rehabilitation centers.
Hooked on fishing
STATEWIDE — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will hold a “Free Fishing Weekend” June 10-11. During the weekend, all fishing license fees will be waived Saturday and Sunday. Residents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations will still apply. A recreation passport will not be required for entry into state parks and boating access sites during the Free Fishing Weekend.
Also during the June 10-11 weekend, residents and visitors can legally ride off-road vehicles legally without buying an ORV license or trail permit. All other ORV rules and laws still apply. For more information, visit Michigan.gov/ORVInfo.
Cromie Cougars to participate in Relay for Life
ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Relay for Life of the Eastside, presented by Real Estate One Charitable Foundation, will be held from noon June 10 through noon June 11 at Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson Ave.
Relay For Life of the Eastside consists of teams from St. Clair Shores, Warren, Roseville, Eastpointe and the Grosse Pointes. During Relay for Life, the team members set up booths, walk laps and participate in various activities in honor of their family members and friends who died of cancer.
The opening ceremony is at noon June 10. The 24-hour event raises money for the American Cancer Society. Monetary donations generated are used for cancer research, and for patient programs and services offered through the American Cancer Society.
The Cromie Cougars, based in Warren and led by Cromie Elementary School teacher Lora Pilarski, is one of the teams that will participate. The group is still looking for team members to join. If interested, call 800-227-2345.
Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame seeking nominations
DETROIT — Michigan Women Forward is accepting nominations for 2023 inductees to the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame. The Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame and Historical Center, also known as HERstory, was established in 1983 to tell the stories of women’s contributions to Michigan’s history and to inspire the women and girls of tomorrow.
Nominations may be made by individuals or by representatives of organizations or groups. A candidate may also nominate herself. Nominations may be made in either of two categories — historical (deceased candidates) or contemporary (living candidates) — and must follow the nomination criteria of Michigan Women Forward.
To nominate someone, visit miwf.org/herstory and click on the “Hall of Fame” page for a nomination form and criteria. The last day for applications is July 15. Those interested in judging the 2023 Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame nominations can email Natalie Hall, chief development and program officer for Michigan Women Forward, at nhall@miwf.org.
MSU Extension opens pest, plant diagnostic lab
MACOMB COUNTY — If you find a weird bug or plant, don’t throw it away — bring it to the experts. The Macomb County Michigan State University Extension has opened a plant and pest diagnostic lab at 21885 Dunham Road, Suite 12, in Clinton Township, allowing gardeners and other curious folks to drop off plant and insect samples on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for testing. The lab is part of the extension’s consumer horticulture program which operates the toll-free lawn and garden hotline at (888) 674-3464 and other programs to help Macomb County residents with green thumbs.
Those with samples they wish to have tested should call the lab before arriving at (586) 469-6440. A drop box is available if the extension is not open. Sample examination costs $7.
For more information call (586) 469-6440 or visit canr.msu.edu/outreach.
