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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.

Posts Tagged NRA

Fears aside, gun rights thrive under Obama

By Sahil Kapur | 07.13.10 | 11:55 am

President Obama’s alleged anti-Second Amendment agenda has failed to materialize. Instead, gun rights have expanded under his administration.

Ted Nugent may run for NRA presidency

By Ed Brayton | 02.04.09 | 4:30 pm

Native Michigan rock and roller Ted Nugent may be poised for a campaign to become president of the National Rifle Association. An avid hunter and gun rights enthusiast, Nugent has been a member of the NRA’s Board of Directors since 1995.

Traverse City shop flies American flag upside down after Obama win

By Todd Spencer | 11.06.08 | 6:08 pm

Commentary: Conservatives’ painting of the Democrats as un-American, anti-capitalism and pro-terror digs Obama a deep hole with many Americans

Walberg threatens suit over campaign ad

By Ed Brayton | 10.16.08 | 12:52 pm

It seems that the Obama campaign is not alone in issuing legal threats over campaign ads that it considers deceptive.

McCain picks Sarah who?

By Diane Sweet | 08.29.08 | 6:26 pm

McCain camp changes the subject with veep selection, while we wonder Sarah who and why On his 72nd birthday – which also happens to be the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina – John McCain has announced his choice for running mate, a first-term Governor of Alaska, and former small town mayor, Sarah Palin.