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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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Republicans campaign on Arizona-style immigration reform

By Eartha Jane Melzer | 06.18.10 | 10:27 am

Congressional candidate Jason Allen and Secretary of State candidates State Sen. Michelle McManus (R-Lake Leelanau) and Cameron Brown (R-Sturgis) are sponsors of a Senate bill that would enact Arizona-style immigration reforms in Michigan.

Bishop booed at Mackinac Policy Conference

By Todd Spencer | 05.31.08 | 9:51 am

Free market lecture against smoking ban turns pro-business audience against Republican senator [COMMENTARY] In front of a pro-business crowd attending the Mackinac Policy Conference Thursday at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Senate Majority Leader and right-wing Republican Mike Bishop, R-Rochester, came across as callous to the health and well-being of hospitality, service and gaming [...]