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Gov. Snyder order creates Michigan Autism Council
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder has signed an order establishing an Autism Council within the state Department of Community Health. The governor's office said Thursday's order is a step to implement Michigan's Autism Spectrum Disorders State...Tags: Executive Branch, Politics, Behavioral Conditions, Regional Authority, Insurance
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Weather devastates Michigan apple crop
From the extreme heat to spring freezes - We're learning just how devastating the cold spring weather was to our area's apple crop. Michigan's crop will be about 90% smaller than usual this year. The Michigan Apple Committee on Thursday today growers,...
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Mich. State Police to begin removing synthetic marijuana
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State Police will begin removing so-called synthetic marijuana from store shelves if businesses haven't acted. Laws recently signed by Gov. Rick Snyder target synthetic cannabinoids and products sometimes referred...
Tags: Synthetic Marijuana, Drug Trafficking
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Bill banning cellphone use by new drivers passed
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban cellphone use by new drivers. The Michigan Legislature passed the bill dubbed "Kelsey's Law" 74-33 during a final legislative session that spanned two days and ended...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Michigan Legislature
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New bill requires voters to affirm US citizenship
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A bill awaiting Gov. Rick Snyder's signature would require voters to declare their citizenship before getting a ballot. The measure was passed by the Republican-controlled Michigan Legislature during its final session that...
Tags: Judges, Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Elections, Voting
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Snyder vetoes portion of new Michigan election laws
Associated Press ReporterLANSING, Mich. (AP) — Republican Gov. Rick Snyder has vetoed bills sponsored by his own party that would have required some voters to show a photo ID before they could get an absentee ballot and mandated extra training for groups registering voters....Tags: Executive Branch, Politics, Elections, Regional Authority, Voting
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Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island turns 125 this week
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) — The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island turns 125 on Tuesday. The 385-room hotel opened for the first time on July 10, 1887, and is planning a series of events and activities to celebrate the anniversary. Gov. Rick...
Tags: Hotel and Accommodation Industry
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A look at the health care overhaul in Michigan
NUMBER OF UNINSURED: 1.27 million Michigan residents are uninsured, about 13 percent of the population. WHERE THE STATE STANDS: The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has been working to set up a health insurance exchange, but has had limited...Tags: Republican Party, Health Insurance, Health, U.S. Supreme Court, Healthcare Policies
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Michigan Senate OKs new emergency manager proposal
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Republican-led Michigan Legislature cleared the way Thursday for GOP Gov. Rick Snyder to sign a replacement for an emergency manager law struck down by voters, delivering another punch to Democrats still reeling from this...
Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Politics, Local Government, Parties and Movements, Michigan Legislature
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5 issues likely to be hot topics in Mich. capitol
DETROIT (AP) — Here are five of the top issues the Michigan Legislature likely will grapple with during the final dozen or so scheduled meeting days before the end of the year. EMERGENCY MANAGER LAW — Gov. Rick Snyder and fellow Republican...
Tags: Judges, Lawyers, Tax Credits, Parties and Movements, Property Tax
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Unions prepare for protest at Michigan Capitol
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — More than 200 activists attended training Saturday in preparation for a protest at the Michigan Capitol, where lawmakers are putting the final touches on legislation that would allow workers to stop paying union dues....Tags: Republican Party, Executive Branch, Politics, Labor Legislation, Michigan Legislature
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Michigan House designates recently endangered gray wolf as game animal
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan House has taken a step toward allowing once-endangered gray wolves to be hunted. A bill designating wolves as a game species was approved Thursday on a vote of 66-43. The Senate approved the measure in November...
Tags: Humane Society of the United States
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