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Highland Park Schools face possible payless payday
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Employees in a southeast Michigan school district face a possible “payless payday” this week as state officials scrambled Thursday to try and keep the district’s buildings open for the rest of the academic...Tags: Rick Snyder, Crime, Law and Justice, Health, Health and Safety at School, Justice System
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License plates, fireworks on tap for Mich. in 2012
LANSING — Starting with the new year, it will be easier for Michigan residents to raise money and show support for the Boy Scouts of America.
A broader range of fireworks will be legally available in plenty of time for the Fourth of July....Tags: Advertising, Elections, Crime, Law and Justice, Social Organizations, Schools
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Locals react to State of the State
First year highlights and a jovial, verbal victory lap marked Gov. Rick Snyder's second State of the State on Wednesday night.
The governor focused his annual address on job creation, government performance and continuing to streamline government...Tags: Democratic Party, Finance, Executive Branch, Politics, Weight
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How Pure Michigan spends $25 million
Staff WriterBy now, almost everyone in Michigan and a good portion of the national television-watching population, have heard the calm narration of actor Tim Allen beckoning people to the state of Michigan. “This light shines for us all. This light is Pure...Tags: Advertising, International Speedway Corp., Radio, Television Industry, Tourism and Leisure
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Michigan business group wants continued tax reform
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Eliminating a tax that businesses pay on machinery and other equipment is a top legislative priority this year for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The organization representing business interests said Tuesday that the tax...Tags: Republican Party
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Legislation would allow Petoskey's purchase of railroad spur route
A bill pending in the Michigan Legislature would allow a state-owned railroad spur route running through part of Petoskey to be made available for purchase by city officials.
As a state Senate committee reviews House Bill 4754, some of its members...Tags: Radio, Transportation, Transportation, Democratic Party, Railway Transportation
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Michigan House, Senate OK domestic partner benefit ban
LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Republicans who control the Michigan Legislature approved a bill Thursday aimed at blocking the offering of taxpayer-paid health insurance to domestic partners living with some public employees, but there's some dispute over whether...Tags: Elections, Interior Policy, Health, Health Insurance Cost, Democratic Party
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Michigan House sets hearing on unemployment bills
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Republicans who hold the majority in the Michigan Legislature soon could take more votes on legislation aimed at shoring up the state's unemployment benefits fund.
The House Commerce Committee has a hearing scheduled for...Tags: Labor Legislation, U.S. Senate, Unemployment Benefits, Career and Workplace, Unemployment
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Emmet County extends medical marijuana moratorium
Emmet County will uphold its moratorium against medical marijuana establishments for at least six more months, the Emmet County Board of Commissioners unanimously decided Thursday night.
The county prevented medical marijuana dispensaries -- commercial...Tags: Health Treatments, Crime, Law and Justice, Health, Hospitals and Clinics, Justice System
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Michigan Legislature set to officially adjourn
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Legislature will formally adjourn for the year with a Wednesday session. No voting is scheduled. The session is called "sine die (SEE'-neh DEE'-eh)," which is Latin for "without day." Lawmakers wrapped up this...Tags: Charter Schools, Elections, Voting, Politics
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Michigan officials caution against budget plans
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder's administration says it would be premature to make plans to spend a likely surplus from the budget year that ended Sept. 30. Some estimates show the state could have more than $800 million in the general fund...Tags: Finance, Budgets and Budgeting, Rick Snyder, Republican Party, Finance
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Lowe's Defends Pulling Ads from U.S. Muslim TV Show
AP Retail WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Home improvement chain Lowe's plans to stick by its decision to yank its ads from a reality TV show about American Muslims amid growing debate over the move. California Sen. Ted Lieu said Sunday that he is considering calling for...Tags: Advertising, Ted Lieu, Lowe's Companies Inc., TLC (tv network), The Associated Press
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