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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: Government, Birth Control, Career and Workplace, Health Insurance, The Washington Post
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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, Charity, The Salvation Army, Religion and Belief, United Way
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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.... -
Michigan Legislature starts passing budget plans
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Lawmakers began setting the table Wednesday for how to spend $49 billion in the next Michigan budget, with big disputes to be resolved next month over expanding Medicaid, boosting road maintenance, giving tax credits for movie-...Tags: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Government, Parties and Movements, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Health Insurance
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Michigan Legislature to start passing budget plans
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers are poised to take significant steps forward in passing the next state budget. The Republican-controlled House on Wednesday is planning to approve its entire spending plan for state government along with...
Tags: Rick Snyder, Health Insurance
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Bills spark debate over paid sick time in Michigan
Bills spark debate over paid sick time in Michigan ALANNA DURKIN,Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Some Michigan Republicans are pushing to ban local governments from requiring employers to provide paid sick leave as cities in other...
Tags: Career and Workplace, Employees, Employment, Politics, Scott Walker
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Medicaid expansion in trouble in Michigan Legislature
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Rep. Matt Lori found himself in an unusual position when shepherding through a $15.3 billion health budget that pays for Medicaid, the health insurance program for the needy. The Republican chairman of the House health budget...Tags: Government, Parties and Movements, Health Insurance, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Incorporated, Politics
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Emergency dredging aid heads to Gov. Snyder's desk
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Legislature has approved $21 million in emergency spending to dredge 49 harbors with low water levels. The bill won final passage Thursday from the Senate on a 30-5 vote after being passed by the House 107-3 a...
Tags: Government, Rick Snyder, Politics, Executive Branch
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Alanson students prove teens can make a difference
ALANSON - With the right cause and motivation for that cause, teenagers can make a difference. Alanson students have proven that. Alanson Public Schools was able to hear Bonnie Raffaele's tragic story through her program, The KDR Challenge, back in...
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Government, Crime, Law and Justice, Cell Phones, Justice System
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Report: Michigan spent $556K to lobby legislature
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A newspaper's analysis found that $556,000 in taxpayer money was used by state government agencies to lobby the Michigan Legislature in 2012. The Lansing State Journal reports state officials say the money equates to staff...
Tags: Government, Lobbying, Rick Snyder, Newspaper and Magazine, Jennifer Granholm
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Our View: Roads: Legislature needs to be bold on road funding issue
Having a car is a necessity for just about everyone in Northern Michigan. And with few public transportation options, that's unlikely to change. Commuting in a rural area means more miles, more gas and more vehicle maintenance costs, also a fact unlikely...Tags: Regional Authority, Government, Travel, Transportation, Rick Snyder
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DEQ to hold public meeting in Emmet County on critical dunes
Staff WriterThe Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public informational meeting Thursday, Feb. 14, to address the changes in Emmet County, after it repealed its critical dunes ordinance last month. Both the Emmet County Planning Commission...Tags: Lake Michigan
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