The push for tougher scrap metal laws in Michigan
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The Detroit Crime Commission is leading the push for tougher scrap metal laws in Michigan.
Executive Director Andrew Arena Spoke with FOX 2's Robin Murdoch Friday and said he plans to travel to Lansing next week to present his research to lawmakers, hoping to persuade them to stiffen the laws.
"It's kind of the circle of death. It's violent; it's blight; it's scrapping; it's illegal dumping; and it's destroying the city of Detroit," says Arena.
Arena says he sent a letter to every Michigan lawmaker pleading the case.
Scrapping bill closer to passing in Lansing
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"A proposal to stop illegal scrapping now moves forward with approval from the state house. Its been a challenge given all the special interests says rep. Rashida Tlaib of Detroit".
"A vote will likely be made tomorrow in the senate. If approved, the governor could sign a new law Friday".
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Scrap metal theft bill passes state Senate, heads to governor's desk
A bill toughening up laws against such illegal metal theft is on its way to Gov. Rick Snyder after the Senate voted 31-6 Thursday in a compromise bill hammered out with the House of Representatives.
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