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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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In Detroit paratransit lawsuit, provider cites breach of contract

By Minehaha Forman | 12.03.09 | 10:36 am

DETROIT — A company providing services specializing in transit for disabled riders is suing the city over what company representatives consider to be a breach of contract, including non-payment and the hiring of outside contractors despite an exclusive agreement with the Detroit Department of Transportation.

Disabled riders say Detroit’s new para-transit services are rife with problems

By Minehaha Forman | 11.23.09 | 9:25 am

DETROIT — Disabled residents who use public transit and their advocates are concerned that new para-transit services recently contracted by the city are not safe for those who depend on them for transportation.