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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.

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Biden touts ‘real hockey mom’ in Detroit

By Ari Melber | 09.28.08 | 9:37 pm

Campaigning in Detroit with Sen. Barack Obama, Sen. Joe Biden celebrates the support of ‘real hockey mom’ Denise Illitch

Obama condemns “shameless” McCain campaign

By Ari Melber | 09.09.08 | 7:28 am

  FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. -– “These folks are shameless!” thundered Sen. Barack Obama, after listing his Republican opponents’ distortions and economic plans. The line drew roaring approval from a packed gym at North Farmington High School on Monday night, where about 1,500 Michiganders had gathered to support the Democratic ticket.  

Obama YouTubes ‘The Little Things’ for Michigan Turnout

By Ari Melber | 08.15.08 | 12:00 am

The Obama campaign just released a new YouTube video to recruit volunteers in Michigan, a left-leaning swing state where McCain retains very high favorable ratings.