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But of course Mark and Jeff weigh in on the first indictments handed down against career criminal Donald Trump. Their focus: the potential political impact on Michigan (site of one of the nation’s first presidential primaries)…and on the multiple criminal investigations into prominent Michigan Republicans.

Also this week: In 1866, New York state surrogate Gideon John Tucker wrote in a decision on a legal malpractice claim: "No man's life, liberty or property are safe while the Legislature is in session." The Michigan legislature is in recess right now so all is safe, and gives us time to ruminate on what may be the most important election in 2023: the flipping of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Also on our agenda this week: the stampede of Red States to attack transgender Americans, and the politics of what looks to be a temporary income tax cut in Michigan.

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Stories We’re Following This Week

Gun Safety

What top Republican lawmakers said about the Nashville school shooting - The Washington Post

Michigan Democrats have more ideas on gun safety, labor, civil rights - Detroit Free Press

Democratic gun safety laws met with a shrug in Michigan gun country - Bridge Michigan

After Nashville shooting, Senate chaplain makes rare plea to lawmakers - The Washington Post

State Government

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel calls income tax cut temporary. Republicans express fury - Bridge Michigan

Income tax rate reduction opinion - Office of the Attorney General

Michigan is passing gun safety laws. Most counties may not enforce them - Bridge Michigan

What top Republican lawmakers said about the Nashville school shooting - The Washington Post

White House calls Ron DeSantis ‘shameful’ for signing Florida gun bill - The Washington Post

Lansing power players, secret deals draw feds' attention in marijuana probe - Detroit News

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Democrats' choice wins key Wisconsin Supreme Court race - AP News

Janet Protasiewicz defeats Dan Kelly in Wisconsin Supreme Court race - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Judge Janet Protasiewicz on Twitter: how to pronounce her name

GOP Attacks on LGBTQ Rights

Indiana governor signs ban on gender-affirming health care - AP News

GOP lawmakers override veto of transgender bill in Kentucky - AP News

Florida Senate approves ban on transgender treatments for kids - POLITICO

North Dakota advances suite of restrictions on trans rights - AP News

West Virginia governor signs ban on gender-affirming care - AP News

Kansas passes trans bathroom bill; Arkansas OKs own version - AP News

Other Political News

Feds set to charge Rick Johnson, others in Lansing corruption scandal

Governor Whitmer Repeals Michigan’s Extreme 1931 Abortion Ban - Executive Office

The opaque $70 million scheme that could make Trump the next president - Judd Legum @ Popular Information

Trump indictment document - AP News

Arizona Democrats sue to keep 'No Labels' candidates off ballots | CNN Politics