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Index of California consumer sentiment falls slightly in quarter
Consumer confidence in California weakened slightly in the fourth quarter of this year, according to a Chapman University index released Tuesday. The California Composite Index of Consumer Confidence decreased to 92.7 from a revised third-quarter...
Tags: Consumers, Fiscal Cliff, Consumer Confidence, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Economic Indicator
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Free Press: Gov. Snyder signs Right-To-Work bill
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation to make Michigan the 24th right-to-work state shortly after the bills were approved this afternoon, the Detroit Free Press reports. The Michigan Legislature gave final approval Tuesday to a...
Tags: Regional Authority, Freedom of the Press, Employees, Career and Workplace, Government
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5 things to know about Michigan right-to-work bills
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Here are five things to know about right-to-work legislation moving through the Michigan Legislature: THE NAME IS MISLEADING It isn't about a right to work but rather a right for workers to choose whether they want to...Tags: Politics, Parties and Movements, Career and Workplace, Democratic Party, Labor Legislation
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Our View: Repeal personal property tax, but carefully consider local-level needs
For Michigan policymakers eager to create a more business-friendly tax environment, repeal of the state’s tax on personal property recently has been a priority. By eliminating this tax — a rarity among Midwestern states — we also...Tags: Local Government, Politics, Finance, Property Tax, Taxation
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Prop. 2: Collective bargaining amendment draws national attention
Staff WriterWhile Michiganders might be looking to the nation to see who will be president four the next for years, the nation is watching Michigan to determine the future of collective bargaining in the country. Michigan voters are set to decide Tuesday, Nov. 6,...Tags: Labor Day, Employees, Political Fundraising, Career and Workplace, Government
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Letters to the editor
How the federal debt would look in terms of a household Editor: The information below cuts thru political hype and helps put things into perspective. Let's remove eight zeros from the federal figures and pretend it's a household budget: U.S. Tax...
Tags: Dan Benishek, Energy Resources, Finance, Parties and Movements, Tea Party Movement
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Michigan Senate leader expects busy lame-duck session
DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Legislature is preparing for a heavy lame-duck session during which it could address medical marijuana regulations, no-fault auto insurance and an alternative to the state law that lets emergency managers take over...
Tags: Drug Trafficking, Politics, Elections, Crime, Law and Justice, Voting
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Wolf populations in the Lower Peninsula sparse, but up from decades ago
While wolf sightings in Northern Lower Michigan are rare, there have been scattered reports and trail camera videos over the last decade. The gray wolf, the species that once flourished here, was effectively eliminated for almost 80 years because of over-...
Tags: Science and Technology, Conservation, Environmental Issues, Endangered Species, Wildlife
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Gov. Snyder Announces Big Plans To Change Health Coverage
FOX 17 Senior Web ProducerGov. Rick Snyder is proposing big changes on how Michigan's largest health insurance provider is regulated. Snyder wants Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to become a non-profit mutual insurance company regulated under the Michigan insurance code like...Tags: Executive Branch, Healthcare Provider, Regional Authority, Politics, Insurance
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Report: Rep. Schmidt Perpetrated Fraud, Did Not Violate Law
FOX 17 Web ProducerAfter an investigation following a sudden party switch, Rep. Roy Schmidt has been cleared of any illegal activity, despite findings that indicate he was trying to "undermine the election." A call for an investigation came after Rep. Schmidt, an incumbent...Tags: Politics, Justice System, Elections, Crime, Law and Justice, Prosecution
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A 'Grand' celebration
MACKINAC ISLAND -- Michigan's best known summer gathering spot for much statewide political conversations and deal making found itself the center of conversation and celebration with a week of receptions, a gala dinner, fireworks, champagne toasts and...
Tags: Regional Authority, Media Industry, College Sports, Government, Corporate Officers
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