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Mich. courts weigh suits against right-to-work law
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Several courts are weighing a host of legal questions about Michigan's right-to-work law, including how it was passed and how it will affect tens of thousands of public workers, however, none were expected to issue rulings...Tags: American Civil Liberties Union, Parties and Movements, Government, Lawyers, Elections
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Blue Cross overhaul makes headway, raises concerns
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A proposal that would end Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's tax-exempt status and transform the organization from a charitable trust of the state to a customer-owned nonprofit is making headway in Lansing, but not without...Tags: Government, Internal Revenue Service, Politics, Lobbying, Charity
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Michigan Senate OKs bills attacking child pornography
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Senate has unanimously passed three Republican-introduced bills that supporters say would make it easier to prosecute people for child pornography. The bills approved Wednesday go to the state House for...
Tags: Pornography, U.S. Senate, Crime, Law and Justice
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Medical marijuana in Michigan: Panacea or problem?
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterAfter a 2003 auto accident left Buchanan’s Craig Linn with a spinal cord injury, he tried everything to help relieve the pain. But each new drug provided little relief, he says. In early 2010, Linn was approved for a medical marijuana card,...Tags: Prosecution, Medical Procedures and Tests, Lawyers, Fraud, Muscle Cramps and Spasms
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GOP candidate Mitt Romney names Mich. supporters
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has named Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette (SHOO'-tee) as his statewide chairman in Michigan. Romney's campaign released a list of Michigan officials on Wednesday who have...Tags: Michigan, Politics, Lawyers, Massachusetts, Science and Technology
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Latest Michigan news, sports, business and entertainment
ELECTRIC RATES Power bills to rise for Consumers Energy customers LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The average electric customer of Consumers Energy will start paying $1.67 more per month. The $89 million rate increase was approved Wednesday by state...Tags: Government, Prosecution, Business Enterprises, Auction Service, Freedom of the Press
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Mich. AG Schuette says use of medical marijuana doesn't end custody or visitation of kids
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette says parents who use medical marijuana aren't disqualified from having custody of children or visiting them. But Schuette says the immunity isn't absolute. He says it's appropriate for a...Tags: Health Treatments, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Judges, Medical Marijuana Therapy
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Here is the latest Michigan news from The Associated Press
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Part of Interstate 94 will be named after a slain police officer. Republican Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation to name the portion of I-94 in Kalamazoo County will be named Officer Eric Zapata Memorial Highway. Thirty five-...Tags: Shootings, Rick Snyder
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Michigan crime victims get more notice under new law
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A law signed this week by Lt. Gov. Brian Calley requires that Michigan crime victims be notified of certain situations involving the defendants who perpetrated crimes against them. If a parolee absconds, victims must be...
Tags: Government, Prosecution, Politics, Defendants, Executive Branch
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WHY IT MATTERS: Michigan's ballot proposals
DETROIT (AP) — Six contentious ballot proposals are before Michigan voters on Nov. 6, including several well-funded measures backed by special interest groups and five that would require amending the Michigan Constitution. Here's a breakdown of...
Tags: Government, Constitutional Issues, Politics, Referenda, Citizens Initiative and Recall
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Senate leader: Blue Cross vote eyed for next week
DETROIT (AP) — Senate Majority Randy Richardville says the proposed overhaul of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan could be taken up next week during the chamber's last session until after the election. The Monroe Republican said Thursday that...
Tags: Elections, Politics, U.S. Senate, Healthcare Provider, Rick Snyder
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Energy proposal raises debate over costs, jobs
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A proposal to require that Michigan utilities steadily boost their use of renewable energy sources over the next dozen years is stirring a whirlwind of competing claims about costs, jobs and spinoff issues that could...
Tags: Elections, Politics, Solar Energy, Consumers, DTE Energy Company
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