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Wolf hunt referendum to go on ballot

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:43:44 GMT

A referendum on wolf hunting will be placed on the November 2014 ballot, but the outcome of the vote could be meaningless.

Sen.: No Medicaid expansion in budget

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:50:54 GMT

The leading Republican in the Michigan Senate says lawmakers and Republican Gov. Rick Snyder are nearing agreements on the state budget targets that will likely not include a proposed expansion of government health insurance for low-income adults.

Tougher sentences under elder abuse law

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:28:02 GMT

Judges in Michigan can impose tougher sentences on criminals who embezzle money from senior citizens and the mentally ill under a new state law.

Mich. Dems lay out auto insurance bills

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:45:02 GMT

Detroit's Democratic state House Caucus is laying out an effort to change Michigan's auto insurance policies.

State: $483 million more than expected

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:45:56 GMT

Gov. Rick Snyder and lawmakers have hundreds of millions of dollars more than expected when working to finalize Michigan's next budget.

No hearing yet for breast density bill

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:04:24 GMT

One West Michigan woman has taken her quest to make sure women are aware of their breast's density to the state capitol.

Gov. signs bills for vets licenses, IDs

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:53:19 GMT

Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation to allow Michigan veterans to get a special designation on their driver's license or state ID card.

Mich. may get $382M more than expected

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:59:19 GMT

Michigan could get $382 million more in revenue than projected four months ago.

Mich. may get $542M more than expected

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:50:19 GMT

Michigan could take in $542 million more in revenue than projected 4 months ago.

Gov OKs bill that could allow wolf hunt

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:59:37 GMT

Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a bill that could lead to the first wolf hunting season in Michigan since the predator was placed on the endangered species list in 1974.