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    Dec 12, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Michigan's shameful labor hit

    LANSING, Mich. — I'm a 60-year-old lawyer and part-time law professor. Chanting slogans is not my preferred method of discourse. But on Tuesday, I was in the streets of Lansing marching and chanting myself hoarse.
    LANSING, Mich. — I'm a 60-year-old lawyer and part-time law professor. Chanting slogans is not my preferred method of discourse. But on Tuesday, I was in the streets of Lansing marching and chanting myself hoarse. I make my living as a labor...

    Tags: Republican Party, Politics, Democratic Party, Labor Legislation, Justice and Rights

    2. Dec 11, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. 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.
    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: Economic Indicator, Consumers, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Fiscal Cliff, Consumer Confidence

    3. Dec 11, 2012 |Story| Petoskey News

  3. 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: Detroit Free Press, Politics, Democratic Party, Labor Legislation, Freedom of the Press

    4. Dec 11, 2012 |Story| Petoskey News

  4. 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: Republican Party, Democratic Party, Politics, Labor Legislation, Career and Workplace

    5. Dec 7, 2012 |Story| Petoskey News

  5. 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: Finance, Taxation, Local Government, Politics, Property Tax

    6. Oct 31, 2012 |Story| Petoskey News

  6. Prop. 2: Collective bargaining amendment draws national attention

    While 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.
    Staff Writer
    While 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: AFL-CIO, Republican Party, Bill Clinton, American Federation of Teachers, Democratic Party

    7. Oct 17, 2012 |Story| Petoskey News

  7. Letters to the editor

    <span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>How the federal debt would look in terms of a household</strong></span>
    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: Government Debt, Republican Party, Democratic Party, Income Tax, Alternative Energy

    8. Oct 16, 2012 |Story| Petoskey News

  8. Michigan Senate leader expects busy lame-duck session

    DETROIT (AP) &mdash; 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 local governments.
    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: Medical Marijuana Therapy, Voting, Republican Party, Crime, Law and Justice, Drug Trafficking

    9. Sep 24, 2012 |Story| Petoskey News

  9. 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-hunting and habitat destruction.
    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: Environmental Issues, Wildlife, Animal Attacks, Science and Technology, Biology

    10. Sep 11, 2012 |Story| WXMI

  10. Gov. Snyder Announces Big Plans To Change Health Coverage

    Gov. Rick Snyder is proposing big changes on how Michigan's largest health insurance provider is regulated.
    FOX 17 Senior Web Producer
    Gov. 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: Healthcare Provider, Health Insurance, Politics, Companies and Corporations, Executive Branch

    11. Jul 16, 2012 |Story| Petoskey News

  11. Political tracker: Bills recently introduced into the Michigan House and Senate

    <strong>Lawmakers are on summer break, but that hasn't stopped the flow of new bills into the Michigan Legislature.&nbsp; Here are some of the most recent bills introduced.</strong>
    Lawmakers are on summer break, but that hasn't stopped the flow of new bills into the Michigan Legislature.  Here are some of the most recent bills introduced. Senate Bill 1110 and House Bill 5579: Require gross negligence for suits against emergency...
    12. Jul 17, 2012 |Story| WXMI

  12. Report: Rep. Schmidt Perpetrated Fraud, Did Not Violate Law

    After 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."
    FOX 17 Web Producer
    After 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: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Prosecution, Elections

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Alex Sagady, 62 of East Lansing joins other protesters...
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