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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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Howard Wolpe dead at 71

By Todd A. Heywood | 10.27.11 | 7:31 am

Howard Wolpe, former U.S. Congressman and Democratic nominee for governor in the state of Michigan, has passed away at the age of 71.

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Durant attacks Hoekstra as similar to Stabenow

By Ed Brayton | 09.26.11 | 7:16 am

Charter school magnate Clark Durant is trying to chip away at Pete Hoekstra’s massive lead in the race to take on Sen. Debbie Stabenow by comparing his primary opponent to the woman they want to replace.

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Snyder endorses Hoekstra for U.S. Senate

By Todd A. Heywood | 08.29.11 | 1:19 pm

Gov. Rick Snyder has endorsed former rival Pete Hoekstra for the GOP nomination for the U.S. Senate.

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Durant to enter primary to challenge Stabenow

By Ed Brayton | 08.17.11 | 7:32 am

Clark Durant, founder of a Detroit charter school, is set to announce that he will run against former Rep. Pete Hoekstra in the Republican primary for the chance to challenge Sen. Debbie Stabenow for her seat next year.

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Gary Glenn makes it official — he’s in for Senate race

By Todd A. Heywood | 08.03.11 | 12:09 pm

Gary Glenn, the head of the American Family Association of Michigan, has made it official. He will compete in the Republican primary for the nomination to challenge U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow in 2012.

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Hoekstra back in race against Stabenow

By Ed Brayton | 07.20.11 | 7:21 am

After announcing that he would not mount a campaign against Sen. Debbie Stabenow earlier this year, former U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra is now set to announce that he will challenge her for a seat in the Senate in 2012.

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Gary Glenn considers run for U.S. Senate

By Todd A. Heywood | 07.15.11 | 5:41 pm

Gary Glenn, head of the American Family Association of Michigan, has announced he is considering a run for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in 2012.

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USDA supports eating local at school

By Eartha Jane Melzer | 07.13.11 | 4:10 pm

Michigan schools will be able to use USDA funds to purchase locally grown food for their cafeterias under a pilot program that is expected to boost the state’s agricultural sector and the nutritional value of school lunches.

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Stabenow has huge war chest for 2012 campaign

By Ed Brayton | 07.13.11 | 7:11 am

As potential challenger after potential challenger decides against challenging her in 2012, Sen. Debbie Stabenow raised $1.5 million in the second quarter of the year and has $4 million on hand for next year’s senatorial election.

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Saginaw Bay farmers receive federal funding to promote water quality

By Sam Inglot | 07.06.11 | 7:36 pm

U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow announced Tuesday that federal funding will be made available to Saginaw Bay area farmers to implement water conservation practices.