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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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Hoekstra racks up more endorsements

By Todd A. Heywood | 09.06.11 | 11:42 am

Former Congressman Pete Hoekstra has racked up more high profile endorsements — this time from other states.

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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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Anuzis won’t challenge Stabenow

By Ed Brayton | 06.13.11 | 7:58 am

Yet another prominent Republican has taken himself out of the 2012 race against Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow. Saul Anuzis, former head of the Michigan Republican Party, announced Sunday that he would not challenge Stabenow despite showing interest in a possibly candidacy.

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GOP targeting Stabenow seat in 2012

By Ed Brayton | 02.10.11 | 7:55 am

Sen. Debbie Stabenow’s seat in the U.S. Senate is looking like a key battle for control of Congress in the 2012 election. After defeating pols in similar situations in 2010, the GOP is targeting that seat in the next campaign:

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Anuzis to challenge Stabenow in 2012?

By Todd A. Heywood | 01.25.11 | 8:40 am

Former Michigan GOP chair Saul Anuzis is considering a challenge to U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Lansing) in 2012.

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Balloting begins in race for national GOP chair post

By Todd A. Heywood | 01.14.11 | 3:18 pm

The Republican National Committee has begun its first round of balloting to select a new chairperson. The person elected will serve a two year term.

Tea Party Nation backs Anuzis for RNC chair

By Eartha Jane Melzer | 12.07.10 | 11:35 am

After unsuccessfully lobbying Sarah Palin to run for chair of the Republican National Committee, the Tea Party Nation has endorsed Saul Anuzis for the job, Talking Points Memo reports.

Anuzis gets opponent for RNC race

By Ed Brayton | 11.29.10 | 10:22 am

Former Michigan GOP leader Saul Anuzis finally has a competitor in the race to replace Michael Steele as chairman of the Republican National Committee. Ann Wagner, former head of the Missouri GOP and former ambassador to Luxembourg, has announced her candidacy for the position as well. Several others are expected to join the race as [...]

Anuzis plans to win national GOP seat with new media

By Todd A. Heywood | 11.16.10 | 10:50 am

Former Michigan GOP Chair Saul Anuzis is planning to take the top spot in the GOP leadership through the use of new media, reports The Hill. Anuzis was widely recognized as a leader in the use of new media — including social media — in his role as Michigan GOP chair.

Anuzis makes it official, he’s challenging Steele for National GOP Chair

By Todd A. Heywood | 11.15.10 | 7:07 am

Former Michigan GOP chief Saul Anuzis has made it official, he is going to challenge Michael Steele for the right to run the national Republican party. Anuzis told the New York Times late last week that he was considering a challenge. Now, on his blog “That’s Saul Folks,” Anuzis lays out his reasoning for seeking [...]