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2011 is a wrap for Michigan lawmakers, opinions differ on year's results

The state Legislature has wrapped up work for the year. Republican and Democratic lawmakers have different opinions about how successful 2011 was. Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville (R-Monroe)...

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Richardville talks Senate priorities in 2012

Republican leaders in the state Legislature say they will not be quick to spend any potential surplus money left over from the last budget year. An annual conference to determine how much money the...

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Republican lawmakers push to cut Michigan income tax

A proposal at the state Capitol would cut the Michigan income tax rate to 3.9 percent over the next five years. Right now the rate is 4.35 percent. Republican state Senator Jack Brandenburg sponsored...

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Richardville latest to take on Michigan grad student unionization

The drama over University of Michigan graduate student research assistants and whether or not they can unionize continues to unfold, this time with State Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville...

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UM Regents hold emergency vote on grad student union hearings

The University of Michigan Regents voted today to oppose a Senate bill that would prohibit certain U of M graduate students from joining a union.

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State Senate set to vote on Michigan motorcycle helmet law.

The Michigan Senate is expected to vote tomorrow on a measure to repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet law – and send it to Governor Rick Snyder’s desk. The measure was stalled because Governor Snyder...

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Petition to recall Randy Richardville rejected

A petition to recall the Republican majority leader of the Michigan Senate has been rejected by a Monroe County board. The Board of Canvassers met yesterday and said the petition language was unclear....

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Michigan Senate votes to phase out industrial tax

The Michigan Senate has voted to phase out an industrial tax that’s a big revenue generator for school districts and local governments. Republicans amended their original plan to make sure much of that...

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Is third time the charm? Another Richardville recall petition approved

A recall petition against Michigan Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville (R-Monroe) got the stamp of approval from Monroe County election officials. The Associated Press reports County Clerk Sharon...

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Teachers to pay more for retirement, school districts get some relief

Teachers and other school employees will soon be paying more of their salaries for health care and pensions. Governor Snyder is expected to sign bills that require school workers to pay four or seven...

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A New Detroit River Bridge: The Situation in Delray

For a brief moment, a couple weeks ago, it looked like things might finally be moving on the governor’s plan to build a new Detroit River bridge a plan heavily supported by business. Senate Majority...

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Michigan Legislature considers infrastructure funding options

Lawmakers at the state Capitol are considering options to help raise more than $1 billion in additional revenue to fix and maintain Michigan’s bridges and roads. Governor Rick Snyder called on the...

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Michigan Republicans say they will stay the course despite Scott recall

Republican leaders at the state Capitol say the recall of Representative Paul Scott will not change their approach to education or economic policy. State Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville...

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Anti-bullying bill heads to Michigan Governor Snyder

A proposal to require all Michigan school districts to adopt anti-bullying policies is on its way to Governor Rick Snyder for his signature.   The state Legislature gave final approval to a House...

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Michigan Dems introduce ban on for-profit schools

Democrats at the state Capitol are calling for an amendment to the Michigan constitution that would outlaw for-profit schools. Four out of five charter schools in Michigan currently operate as...

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Michigan Republican leader concerned with election change

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - The top Republican in the Michigan Senate says he has concerns with calls to divide the state's Electoral College votes proportionally.Changing from a winner-take-all system would...

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State leaders question plan to divide Michigan’s electoral votes

Two top Republicans in Lansing say they’re not on board with a plan to split Michigan’s Electoral College votes.Lawmakers have been expecting a bill that would divide the state’s electoral votes by...

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State Senate leader looks to expand Michigan's film tax credits

The state Senate’s top Republican says he’ll once again try to ward off big cuts to Michigan’s film industry credits.For the second year in a row, Governor Rick Snyder is proposing a budget that would...

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A Michigan state-federal health care exchange killed by Senate Republicans

Michigan will be part of the federal government’s health insurance exchange, instead of being a partner in a joint effort.That’s because the state Senate began its spring break yesterday without...

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Education budget clears Michigan Legislature, goes to Gov. Snyder's desk

The Michigan Senate has passed a budget bill that would boost state funding to public schools by about 3%. Universities and colleges would also get a roughly 2% increase.Senate Majority Leader Randy...

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