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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 Presidential Campaign

VIDEO: McCain supported auto bailout during campaign

By Ed Brayton | 11.17.08 | 8:37 am

With several prominent Republicans balking at passing a rescue package for the auto industry, it is perhaps worth noting that John McCain, during the presidential campaign, came out strongly in favor of such a package. On Good Morning America, he was asked:

Report: McCain temporarily suspends campaign over financial crisis

By Todd A. Heywood | 09.24.08 | 3:06 pm

John McCain today announced he was suspending his campaign to focus on the financial crisis and asked to reschedule the first debate with Barack Obama currently scheduled for Friday night. The announcement came in New York City, The Hill is reporting. The report also says McCain, the Republican candidate for president, asked his Democratic rival [...]

Videos from Obama’s visit to Flint

By Todd A. Heywood | 06.17.08 | 5:12 pm

A new Video will be up shortly This is video leading up to Sen. Barack Obama’s speech at Kettering University on Monday, June 16.