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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: Elections, Trials, Labor Legislation, AFL-CIO, Parties and Movements
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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: Charity, Healthcare Provider, Executive Branch, Politics, Rick Snyder
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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: U.S. Senate, Pornography, 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: Muscle Cramps and Spasms, Church and State Relations, Rentals, Justice System, Judges
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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: Massachusetts, Politics, Justice System, Michigan, Crime, Law and Justice
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Latest Michigan news, sports, business and entertainment
GENERAL MOTORS-NEW JOBS GM to invest $44.5M in Lansing Cadillac factory DETROIT (AP) — General Motors says it will invest $44.5 million at a Lansing, Mich., factory, creating 200 new jobs. The automaker says it will build a 400,000-square-foot...Tags: Law Enforcement, Justice System, Politics, Government Health Care, Teaching and Learning
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Michigan Attorney General backs hotline for students to report, prevent school violence
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's attorney general is backing a proposed new program aimed at preventing violence in the state's schools. Bill Schuette announced the OK-2-SAY initiative on Tuesday alongside law enforcement, lawmakers and officials...Tags: Rick Snyder
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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: Justice System, Judges, Medical Marijuana Therapy, Crime, Law and Justice, Health Treatments
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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: Criminals, Crime Victims, Defendants, Executive Branch, Politics
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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: Elections, Consumers, Renewable Energy, DTE Energy Company, Consumers Energy Company
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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: U.S. Senate, Elections, Healthcare Provider, Politics, Rick Snyder
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