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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.

State now offering insurance to high-risk individuals

By Ed Brayton | 09.02.10 | 8:06 am

After receiving $140 million in federal funds for the program, the state of Michigan is now accepting applications for health insurance from high-risk applicants with pre-existing conditions. But it won’t be cheap:

Premiums range from $180 a month for a 20 year old to more than $650 a month for a 60 year old.

Still, certainly cheaper than paying their health care costs out of pocket. This program is intended to help high-risk individuals until the larger high-risk insurance pools are rolled out in 2014.

Comments

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_NA4XQ3Z45KPGOE74MW5QQ2PXSM Kyle White

    I am a bit skeptic with regards to this news
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    California Casualty

  • SUSIENP

    How much are prescriptons,, are the tiers broke down, generic vs brand, preferred and non preferred.? Do they go towards deductables also, this makes a big difference.