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Paying for overreach
When unions in the state sought to put collective bargaining in the state Constitution voters took exception to that in November -- overwhelmingly as it turned out. And with that trick, state Republicans figured now is the time to make Michigan a right to...Tags: Republican Party, Health and Medical Professionals, Government, Rick Snyder, Business
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Time to share the blessings
Tis that time of the year where giving is better than receiving -- and there are plenty of organizations out there that could use a little giving on our part. With unemployment and underemployment still running wild in the area, there are plenty of our...Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, United Way , Christianity, The Salvation Army, Religion and Belief
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Drive on to get Michigan highway named after Alabama’s Mark Ingram
College Gridiron 365 Blog» Orlando Sentinel – College Gridiron 365 BlogDrive on to get Michigan highway named after Alabama's Mark Ingram Mark Ingram has made quite a name for himself during his two seasons at Alabama.... -
End of gas chambers?
South Bend TribuneEnd-of-life decisions are never easy, but the Michigan Legislature may be making one soon when it considers whether to eliminate gas chambers as a means of euthanization in state animal shelters. With most county shelters having already shelved gas...Tags: Elections, Pets, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Politics
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Bill would end gas chambers for animals in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Legislature could consider whether to eliminate gas chambers as a means of euthanization in state animal shelters. The South Bend (Ind.) Tribune reports most counties no longer use such chambers, and three of...
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Michigan Legislature OKs changes to fireworks law
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A year-and-a-half after legalizing louder, more powerful fireworks in Michigan, lawmakers are giving local governments the power to restrict their use around holidays after a slew of complaints were lodged by the public. A...
Tags: Laws, Crime, Law and Justice, New Year's Day, Local Government, Politics
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Latest Michigan news, sports, business and entertainment
SYRIA-MICHIGAN Family: Michigan woman, 33, killed in Syria fight FLINT, Mich. (AP) — The family of a 33-year-old Michigan woman says the FBI had confirmed that she was killed in fighting in Syria. She's identified as Nicole Mansfield of Flint....Tags: Tornadoes, Renewable Energy, National Weather Service, Natural Disasters, Arts and Culture
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Detroit finances put cultural institutions on edge
DETROIT (AP) — Cultural institutions with assets or collections that are owned by or tied to the city of Detroit are concerned about their own future after word that the Detroit Institute of Arts' collection could be sold to help satisfy creditors...
Tags: The Detroit News, Arts and Culture, Museums, Arts, Economy, Business and Finance
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Michigan Legislature votes to extend health insurance tax 4 years, leave shortfall unresolved
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers have voted to continue a 1 percent tax on health insurance claims that helps pay for medical insurance for 1.9 million low-income residents in the state. But legislation given final approval Wednesday by the...Tags: Medicaid, Health Insurance, Government Health Care, Rick Snyder
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Reading, writing and math standards spur growing debate in Michigan Legislature
Associated PressLANSING, Mich. (AP) — A set of educational benchmarks has sparked a contentious debate in Lansing, pitting Republican Gov. Rick Snyder against the Republican-led Legislature. Michigan adopted the Common Core State Standards in 2010. The standards...Tags: Rick Snyder
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Here is the latest Michigan news from The Associated Press
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say two University of Michigan wrestlers possessed Molotov cocktails the night the school's basketball team lost in the NCAA championship game to Louisville. Justin Dozier and Rosario Bruno are charged with two...Tags: Prosecution, Court Preliminary, Trials, Wrestling, National Collegiate Athletic Association
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Environmentalists, business groups disagree over proposed rewrite of Michigan wetland laws
AP Environmental WriterTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — For the second time in recent years, the Michigan Legislature is rewriting environmental laws in ways that critics say would make it easier to develop sensitive wetlands. Business interests say the changes would provide...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Wetlands
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