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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: General Practitioners, Scott Walker, Birth Control, Career and Workplace, Religion and Belief
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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: Religion and Belief, The Salvation Army, United Way , Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Christianity
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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, Randy Richardville, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Government Health Care, Credit and Debt
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Latest Michigan news, sports, business and entertainment
WELFARE-MICHIGAN House panel OKs welfare school attendance policy LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A House panel has approved legislation that would strip some welfare benefits for families whose children don't meet school attendance requirements. Under the...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Detroit Free Press, Interior Policy, General Motors Corp., Dick Cheney
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Michigan Legislature starts acting on $48 billion budget plan, sets stage for May negotiations
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers are taking significant steps toward passing the next state budget, expected to total about $48 billion. The Republican-controlled House on Wednesday approved all spending for schools and colleges, which...Tags: Health Insurance, Politics, Rick Snyder, Budgets and Budgeting, Republican Party
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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: Health Insurance, Rick Snyder
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Animal abuse registry proposed in Wales Township dog's memory
WALES TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — The owner of a husky that died last year after someone sprayed acid on its face is pushing a bill in the Michigan Legislature that would track animal abusers. The Times Herald of Port Huron reports ( http://bwne.ws/... -
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: Employment, Scott Walker, Career and Workplace, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Business
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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: Randy Richardville, Business, Government Health Care, Health Insurance Cost, Rick Snyder
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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...
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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, U.S. Congress, Justice System, Students, Judges
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