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Mich. Union Supporters Blast Snyder

Source: The Progressive, Dec 12 2012, 12:55pm CST

Over 10,000 union supporters could not stop the passage of “right to work” legislation that was passed by Michigan lawmakers on December 11. Up until a week ago, Republican Gov. Rick Snyder said he opposed the bill, but he changed his ...

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4 hours ago

Michigan Democrats lay out auto insurance bills

Source: Washington Examiner   |   May 20 2013, 3:46pm CDT

p>DETROIT (AP) — Detroit's Democratic state House Caucus is laying out an effort to change Michigan's auto insurance policies. Please enter your email address below to begin receiving the Daily E-dition newsletter. You must enter a valid e ...

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6 hours ago

[News] Rep. Miller: The State of Michigan Continues to be an ATM for the National Flood Insurance Program

Source: RightMichigan.com  |   May 20 2013, 1:23pm CDT

Sometimes you have to give credit where it is due. "The NFIP is a broken and unfair federal program that must be eliminated. This program continues to spiral into billions of dollars in debt - currently ...

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22 weeks ago


Quote:
"The right to work law is an attack on the middle class ... and the 99% need to resist."


Source: The Progressive

 

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10 hours ago

Common Core Needs More Debate

Source: Cato Institute  |   May 20 2013, 8:57am CDT

Parents in Michigan, like those across the country, want their children to have the tools they need to excel in school and beyond. The Common Core national curriculum standards were sold as the way to giv ...

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16 hours ago

Mich. cancer patients to back Medicaid expansion

Source: San Francisco Chronicle  |   May 20 2013, 3:02am CDT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Cancer patients and survivors in Michigan are expected to call on lawmakers to expand Medicaid coverage for about 400,000 uninsured Michigan residents. About 75 people who have experienced cancer and their family members are plannin ...

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19 hours ago

Use surplus to fix Michigan's crumbling roads

Source: Detroit News Online  |   May 20 2013, 12:04am CDT

Gov. Rick Snyder and lawmakers have to decide what to do with an unexpected $483 million windfall from higher-than-expected tax collections. There are a lot of ideas for spending the surplus, but most would commit the st ...

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20 hours ago

Fault Lines

Source: Mackinac Center for Public Policy  |   May 19 2013, 11:45pm CDT

Michigan is the only state that requires drivers to purchase auto insurance providing unlimited coverage for personal injury. While there are other states that require a minimum coverage, the next highes ...

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1 day ago

Michigan disabled vets could see property tax relief

Source: Detroit News Online  |   May 19 2013, 9:04am CDT

Lansing — Some disabled veterans living in Michigan could get some relief next tax season under legislation being debated in the state Senate. Two different bills passed by the Senate Finance Committee last week have one aim: to provide proper ...

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1 day ago

State budget deadline nears; has missing pieces, unexpected money

Source: Crain's Detroit Business  |   May 19 2013, 7:09am CDT

State lawmakers have six working days to complete the state budget before their self-imposed June 1 deadline. And it appears that some of the biggest pieces of the puzzle -- namely, Medicaid expansion and increased transportation funding -- will not mak ...

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1 day ago

Earmark money for those in pain

Source: The Port Huron Times Herald  |   May 19 2013, 6:24am CDT

'It's the most enjoyable thing you can do with your clothes on,' said Jim Cottrell.- 8:51 pm By the time you finished your second cup of coffee Saturday morning, 30 volunteers already were out...- 8:52 pm Lottery officials have announced winning number ...

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