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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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Senate, House pass ‘partial-birth abortion’ ban

By Todd A. Heywood | 09.22.11 | 8:07 am

In spite of a series of amendments from Democrats, the Michigan Senate Wednesday morning approved a two-bill package banning so-called “partial birth abortions.”

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Self-declared ‘former terrorist’ speaks at Agema rally

By Todd A. Heywood | 09.14.11 | 8:09 am

The appearance of a man who claims to be a reformed terrorist at a rally against illegal immigration at the Capitol building in Lansing is raising questions both about the accuracy of his story and the propriety of his invitation to speak.

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Bill would prevent gender reassignment surgery in prison

By Todd A. Heywood | 08.30.11 | 8:02 am

In a move that activists call unnecessary and based on bigotry, Rep. Tom Hooker (R-Byron Center) wants to make sure that Michigan taxpayers do not foot the bill for any gender assignment surgeries Michigan prisoners may need as part of their treatment.

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Agema bill would shift some sales tax revenue to airports

By Todd A. Heywood | 06.09.11 | 7:56 am

The Michigan House Transportation Committee on Wednesday took testimony on legislation that would dedicate a portion of sales taxes on airplane fuels into the Michigan Aeronautics Fund (MAF).

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MDCH still has no official n-PEP policy

By Todd A. Heywood | 04.08.11 | 8:36 am

A policy directing Michigan health care providers to provide a potentially life saving intervention for people exposed to HIV through consensual or non-consensual sexual activity or drug use has still not been issued by the Michigan Department of Community Health.

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MDCH urges health departments to stop stigmatizing HIV

By Todd A. Heywood | 04.06.11 | 8:05 am

The Michigan Department of Community Health issued a letter to local health departments Friday which “strongly encourages” those public bodies to cease using Client Acknowledgment forms that are legally inaccurate.

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Broad records request sparks controversy

By Todd A. Heywood | 03.30.11 | 8:07 am

A very broad Freedom of Information Act request for all emails and communications from professors in labor relations programs at the state’s major public universities is sparking controversy and questions about the motivation for the request.

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Pro-Snyder group refuses to reveal contributors

By Todd A. Heywood | 03.25.11 | 10:17 am

The pro-Snyder group Values for Michigan says it won’t disclose donors or supporters until it files its first required campaign finance report, which is due July 25.

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Activists confirm plans to peacefully take Capitol

By Todd A. Heywood | 03.15.11 | 12:47 pm

“We will take the Rotunda, and we are not leaving,” said Lance Enderle,former Democratic candidate for Michigan’s 8th Congressional district, who confirmed moments ago that he is leading the protest.

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Court filing says MySpace failed to remove sex offenders

By Todd A. Heywood | 02.25.11 | 8:22 am

Social networking giant MySpace.com knew about hundreds of registered sex offenders but failed to remove their profiles from the system, alleges the company’s former top contractor tasked with identifying offenders for the company.