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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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Homeowners jump through hoops to avoid forclosure, but face more lender hurdles

By Todd A. Heywood | 04.23.09 | 12:12 am

LANSING — State lawmakers are frustrated with how one mortgage company is treating a Lansing couple that was close to settling back payments but now face getting kicked out of their home.

GOP-authored foreclosure bills green-lit by Senate committee

By Todd A. Heywood | 03.26.09 | 9:32 am

LANSING — In a party-line vote, the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday approved a series of Republican-authored bills designed to provide relief for state residents facing foreclosure. Democrats are decrying the legislation, arguing that it strips the bill of judicial oversight.

The BBC looks into voter suppression in Michigan

By Mark Maynard | 10.16.08 | 3:09 pm

It, of course, isn’t something that our mainstream press would talk about here in the United States, but the BBC TV program Newsnight recently ran an investigative report by Greg Palast on the likelihood that our upcoming election is going to be stolen. The report includes the following quote from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

McCain’s retreat: It’s packing up time in Michigan

By Todd A. Heywood | 10.05.08 | 10:56 pm

Messenger team finds taciturn staff stowing lots of boxes at McCain’s Michigan HQ this weekend

McCain reportedly quitting on Michigan, redirecting resources

By Todd Spencer | 10.02.08 | 1:25 pm

I just got a call from LoRayne from the Michelle Obama rally in Saginaw. She learned on the floor of the rally that rumors are flying that John McCain is suspending his campaign in Michigan. This is unconfirmed, but Politco’s Jonathan Martin is reporting the surprising development.