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The Michigan Messenger going forward

By Staff Report | 11.16.11

I am writing today to announce the closure of the Michigan Messenger. After four years of operation in Michigan, the board of the American Independent News Network, has decided to shift publication of its news into a single site, The American Independent at Americanindependent.com. This is part of a shift in strategy, towards new forms [...]

Colorado-based abstinence program provided false and misleading information to Michigan students

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By Todd A. Heywood | 11.16.11

An abstinence-only presentation provided to numerous school districts in Calhoun and Eaton Counties in October of this year provided false and misleading information to students about HIV, experts allege.

Class action lawsuit filed against MERS over unpaid taxes

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By Todd A. Heywood | 11.15.11

Two county registers of deeds filed a class action lawsuit Monday on behalf of Michigan’s 83 counties alleging that the Mortgage Electronic Registration Services owes millions of dollars in property title transfer taxes.

Schuette fights important mercury regulations

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By Eartha Jane Melzer | 11.14.11

Despite evidence of the impact of mercury on children and public health, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette last month joined with 24 other state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to scuttle new EPA regulations that would reduce mercury emissions from power plants.

Michigan Supreme Court names Marilyn Kelly Chief Justice

By Todd A. Heywood | 01.08.09 | 3:10 pm

The seven State Supreme Court Justices for Michigan voted 4-3 to appoint Justice Marilyn Kelly as Chief Justice in an administrative conference. Dissenting from Kelly’s appointment as Chief Justice were Justices Maura D. Corrigan, Robert P. Young, Jr., and Stephen J. Markman.

Kelly will serve as the Chief Justice for the next two years. She becomes the fifth woman to serve as Chief Justice in Michigan Supreme Court history. To read more on Kelly’s background and history visit the Michigan Supreme Court website.

New Michigan Supreme Court Justice, Marilyn Kelly. Courtesy Photo

New Michigan Supreme Court Justice, Marilyn Kelly. Courtesy Photo

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