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 [...]
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.
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.
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.
Secretary Land reminds vehicle owners of temporary option A program to help military personnel and other Michigan motorists who have vehicles they do not drive often is now available from the Secretary of State. Continued -
She says: “Water package marks defining moment in Michigan history” Governor Jennifer Granholm spent part of her day at the beach to sign legislation that provides the Great Lakes with new protection. The governor signed the Great Lakes Compact on Lake Michigan’s Oval Beach in Saugatuck Wednesday morning. The legislation sets standards for sustainable water [...]
Supporters of a proposal to reform Michigan’s stem cell research law turned in 570,016 petition signatures to the Bureau of Elections Monday, placing the issue of embryonic stem cell research one step closer to being decided by Michigan voters. If the secretary of state certifies 380,126 signatures, the matter will be on the ballot this [...]
Motorists with disabilities can make their travels easier by remembering The Pump Guide as they prepare for summer travel. The Pump Guide is an online directory of gas stations statewide that offer travelers with disabilities full service at self-service prices. The Pump Guide www.ThePumpGuide.com, was created by Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America (MPVA), a nonprofit [...]
Last chance to sign up for primary is July 7 The deadline to register for primary elections in Michigan is approaching. July 7 is the last day to register if you want to vote on Aug. 5. Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land said, “Both local and state offices may be on your primary ballot, [...]
K-12 funding left up in the air A marathon Friday session at the Capitol ended in the wee hours of Saturday morning and Michigan lawmakers began summer vacation after approving several bills and giving the nod to parts of the next state budget — but failing to agree on funding public schools. The Legislature is [...]
Gov says agreement puts Michigan at the forefront of next-gen fuels It’s called a cellulosic ethanol plant and it is coming to Michigan, the Upper Peninsula to be exact. Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm and Mascoma Corp. CEO Bruce A. Jamerson announced Friday that several agreements have been reached to move along the Massachusetts company’s efforts [...]
Another bill as the session ends. But budget talks make everyone ask: when will it end? Convicted stalkers on parole will soon wear ankle bracelets. The less than fashionable items will monitor their movements with GPS tracking. Under a package of bills passed unanimously by the Michigan Senate Thursday, the stalkers would get the device [...]
Teen drivers whose cell phone use contributes to a traffic crash or ticket may be prohibited from using a phone behind the wheel. The restrictions are part of a change in probationary licensing policies announced by Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land. “Most drivers understand the responsibility of getting behind the wheel and avoid risky [...]
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