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  • SharonSpicer
    SharonSpicer  opposed candidate "Rick Snyder"
     
    Rick Snyder
    Rick Snyder is best known for his leadership at Gateway Computers. He has no prior political experience and is running as a Republican for governor.
    Mar 19, 2013 12:40 AM
  • Kerri
    Kerri  commented: He looks more like Don Knotts to me. http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3305/614/1600/knotts.jpg
    'Bible' producers dismiss Obama-Satan connection
    NEW YORK (AP) — The producers of the cable TV miniseries on the Bible say Internet chatter that their Satan character resembles President Barack Obama is "utter nonsense."
    Mar 18, 2013 10:13 PM
  • Shoemama
    Shoemama  commented: What do you expect from a poll that had mostly Democrats? Right to Work was so vilified that all Dems will say they hate it.
     
    Poll: Snyder takes a tumble in state
    A new poll Michiganders believe things are generally headed in the right direction in the state, the economy is improving and President Obama has a higher favorable…
    Feb 13, 2013 2:52 PM
  • Shoemama
    Shoemama  disliked the news story "Poll: Snyder takes a tumble in state"
     
    Poll: Snyder takes a tumble in state
    A new poll Michiganders believe things are generally headed in the right direction in the state, the economy is improving and President Obama has a higher favorable…
    Feb 13, 2013 2:48 PM
  • Shoemama
    Shoemama  commented: Senator Rubio nailed it! We the people make this country great. The government is there to HELP us be FREE to STRIVE for "the pursuit of happiness". The government…
     
    Full text of 2013 GOP response to SOTU
    Watch the full video and read along with the full text of the Republican response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address.
    Feb 13, 2013 12:02 AM
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    Full text of 2013 GOP response to SOTU
    Watch the full video and read along with the full text of the Republican response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address.
    Feb 12, 2013 11:56 PM
  • tls1080
    tls1080  liked the news story "Snyder unveils proposed $50.9B budget"
     
    Snyder unveils proposed $50.9B budget
    Michigan Gov., Rick Snyder on Thursday unveiled his proposed $50.9 billion budget to lawmakers who sit on budget committees.
    Feb 8, 2013 5:27 AM
  • ChaseTim
    ChaseTim  commented: Cut the lawmakers salaries for the additional funds. they do not work all year.
     
    Snyder unveils proposed $50.9B budget
    Michigan Gov., Rick Snyder on Thursday unveiled his proposed $50.9 billion budget to lawmakers who sit on budget committees.
    Feb 7, 2013 11:40 PM
  • ChaseTim
    ChaseTim  commented: What a moron! raising gas tax and registration fees will create further problems for the low income as well as fixed income people. Gas prices are already too high. Nothing…
     
    Snyder unveils proposed $50.9B budget
    Michigan Gov., Rick Snyder on Thursday unveiled his proposed $50.9 billion budget to lawmakers who sit on budget committees.
    Feb 7, 2013 11:40 PM
  • ChaseTim
    ChaseTim  disliked the news story "Snyder unveils proposed $50.9B budget"
     
    Snyder unveils proposed $50.9B budget
    Michigan Gov., Rick Snyder on Thursday unveiled his proposed $50.9 billion budget to lawmakers who sit on budget committees.
    Feb 7, 2013 11:36 PM
  • SteveBrady
    SteveBrady  commented: Your friend probably pays his workers $10.00 an hr. with no health care available, or it cost the employee $150.00 per week to insure his family. That is out of the $10.00…
     
    To The Point: Sen. Gretchen Whitmer
    Gretchen Whitmer, the Democratic leader in the Michigan Senate, is the guest on this episode of To The Point, Jan. 6, 2013.
    Jan 30, 2013 12:35 PM
  • randy1_bw
    randy1_bw  commented: if we have 5 millon in the rainey day fund why not use that we tax payer have all ready payed in. if i have to pay the add money i'll pay all most $400.00 a year for my…
     
    To The Point: Sen. Gretchen Whitmer
    Gretchen Whitmer, the Democratic leader in the Michigan Senate, is the guest on this episode of To The Point, Jan. 6, 2013.
    Jan 17, 2013 9:59 AM
  • randy1_bw
    randy1_bw  disliked the news story "To The Point: Sen. Gretchen Whitmer"
     
    To The Point: Sen. Gretchen Whitmer
    Gretchen Whitmer, the Democratic leader in the Michigan Senate, is the guest on this episode of To The Point, Jan. 6, 2013.
    Jan 17, 2013 9:49 AM
  • RES_1943
    RES_1943  commented: right to work is a laugh it will only put more michiganders on the poverty list struggling to survive and stuck in a sub par paying jobwith no future like in national…
     
    To The Point: Snyder and right-to-work
    The right-to-work law signed by Gov. Snyder is the topic of this episode of To The Point, Dec. 16, 2012
    Jan 16, 2013 8:11 AM
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    New rules would double fuel efficiency
    The average gas mileage of new cars and trucks will have to nearly double by 2025 under regulations that were finalized Tuesday by the Obama administration.
    Dec 27, 2012 8:19 AM
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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

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... more »

 

Sen.: No Medicaid expansion in budget
The leading Republican in the Michigan Senate says lawmakers and Republican Gov. Rick Snyder... more »

 

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

 

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

 

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