Wolf hunt referendum to go on ballot


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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...
 

Tougher sentences under elder abuse law
Judges in Michigan can impose tougher sentences on criminals who embezzle money from senior citizens...
 

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

State: $483 million more than expected Video
Gov. Rick Snyder and lawmakers have hundreds of millions of dollars more than expected when working to...
 

No hearing yet for breast density bill Video
One West Michigan woman has taken her quest to make sure women are aware of their breast's density to...
 

Gov. signs bills for vets licenses, IDs
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation to allow Michigan veterans to get a special designation on their...
 

Mich. may get $382M more than expected
Michigan could get $382 million more in revenue than projected four months ago.
 

Mich. may get $542M more than expected
Michigan could take in $542 million more in revenue than projected 4 months ago.
 

Gov OKs bill that could allow wolf hunt
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a bill that could lead to the first wolf hunting season in Michigan since...
 
 
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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


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

Obama to tour Jersey Shore with Gov. Christie
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama plans to give the Jersey Shore a boost with a post-Memorial Day visit to showcase…
 

Tea party storm largely inside IRS _ so…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three days of congressional hearings about the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative…
 

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oP Exclusive


What the Veep? If bullets were chocolate
A 7-year-old boy from Milwaukee is making a stand against gun violence, and has taken his plan straight to the top. See…
 

Social Status: Printable pistols
A University of Texas law student has made history and headlines recently by successfully firing the world’s first 3-D…
 

Ladies First: FLOTUS and Jason Collins…
A week ago, first lady Michelle Obama tweeted to NBA star Jason Collins that "We've got your back." She's putting those…
 

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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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