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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.

Bay City mayor says he wants to go to Lansing as a representative

By Todd A. Heywood | 07.13.09 | 7:52 am

Bay City Mayor Charles Brunner announced Friday he will seek to replace Rep. Jeff Mayes, D-Bay City. Mayes is term limited out.

A story in the Friday Bay City Times online reports the first term mayor made the announcement at the American Legion Post. The 96th District covers the lower half of Bay County.

“A lot of folks have encouraged me to do it and with that encouragement I’ve made the decision,” Brunner said. “I’m looking to take common sense and creative thinking to Lansing.”

Brunner is the only declared candidate for the seat, but the Bay City Times did not note his party affiliation.

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