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Stateside: Gun-free zones bills; Great Lakes balloon waste; jazz trumpeter Etienne Charles
Today on Stateside , Michigan lawmakers are considering legislation that would ease penalties on Concealed Pistol License holders that are charged with carrying their weapons in gun-free zones like schools or stadiums. Plus, the upcoming exhibit "Halal Metropolis" series highlights the cultural contributions of Muslims in southeast Michigan.