Wyoming to ask for $53M bond again


A Wyoming Public Schools meeting Monday (Nov. 23, 2009)
 
Wyoming Public Schools will ask voters again in to approve a multi-million dollar bond, some of which would go toward improving safety.
 
 
 

Bonds put school security on the ballot Video
Two West Michigan school districts will ask voters to approve money to enhance school security Tuesday.
 

Decriminalization ruling expected soon Video
A Kent County judge is expected to deliver a written ruling soon on a charter amendment that would decriminalize...
 

GR asks for decriminalization ruling Video
The City of Grand Rapids argues it has a plan to allow people to possess small amounts of marijuana but...
 

Schmidt party-switch probe extended
A grand jury has extended an investigation into whether to charge anyone with crimes in a Grand Rapid...
 

GR won't implement decriminalization Video
The City of Grand Rapids will not put an ordinance decriminalizing marijuana into effect, even after...
 

GR plans Spanish commission translation Video
Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell made a point of giving a shout-out to Spanish language speakers in...
 

GR decriminalization injunction upheld
The injunction that prevents Grand Rapids' marijuana decriminalization ordinance from taking effect will...
 

Heartwell: no guns in public meetings Video
Though members of a gun organization brought their guns to the Grand Rapids City Commission meeting Tuesday...
 

Obama opposes MI's right-to-work bills
President Barack Obama has repeated his opposition to right-to-work laws as the Republican-controlled...
 
 
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Political News


Wolf hunt referendum to go on ballot
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
The leading Republican in the Michigan Senate says lawmakers and Republican Gov. Rick Snyder are nearing agreements on the…
 

Tougher sentences under elder abuse law
Judges in Michigan can impose tougher sentences on criminals who embezzle money from senior citizens and the mentally ill…
 

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U.S. Congressional News


Obama balances threats against Americans'…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Forecasting the changing nature of threats against the U.S. for years to come, President Barack Obama…
 

House committee passes Iran sanctions legislation
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new push to thwart Iran's nuclear ambitions by crippling the country's economy is gathering momentum…
 

Immigration bill heads to full Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — A far-reaching bill to remake the nation's immigration system is headed to the full Senate, where tough…
 

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White House News


Some unions now angry about health care…
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Barack Obama pushed his health care overhaul plan through Congress, he counted labor…
 

Kerry's focus on peace talks, not settlements
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urged Israel's government on Friday to prevent further settlement…
 

10 Things to Know for Today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
 

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Michigan (change)

 
Michigan is governed as a republic, with three branches of government: executive, legislative and judicial. The state also allows direct participation of the electorate by initiative, referendum, recall, and ratification.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Rick Snyder
Lieutenant Governor: Brian Calley
Attorney General: Bill Schuette
Secretary of State: Ruth Johnson

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