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Michigan’s Historic Plates Made in Prison | Lansing News

Michigan’s rolling out fresh bicentennial license plates—red, white, and blue—with a nostalgic twist, crafted at the Gus Harrison Correctional Facility using the same vintage equipment that made plates for the 1976 bicentennial. Beyond the patriotic flair, this program gives inmates real job skills, helping them focus, build teamwork, and prepare for life after prison. The state credits these initiatives with helping keep recidivism at a historic low of 21%. You can grab your new plate online, at a dealership, or at a Secretary of State office—perfect for showing off your pride while…

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