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SEIU spending scandal spreads to Michigan
A spending scandal at California's largest union local spread to a second state Monday as the head of the union's leading Michigan group stepped aside because of a widening financial inquiry.
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Editorial: Amtrak on the rise but needs Congressional support
LANSING, Mich. - More people in Michigan are taking to Amtrak trains to get around.
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Flags Lowered To Honor Burr Oak Soldier
Governor Jennifer Granholm has ordered U.S. flags throughout the state to fly at half-staff this Friday to honor a southern Michigan soldier killed in Afghanistan.
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Continue reading "Court revives effort to recall Mich. House speaker"
The effort to recall House Speaker Andy Dillon, sparked by his role in supporting last year's tax increases in Michigan, was revived Wednesday with a federal court ruling.
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AAA says gas prices down 6 cents around Ann Arbor
Gas prices around the Ann Arbor area have dropped 6 cents over the past week, putting the local average at $3.83 a gallon on Monday, AAA Michigan says.
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Barack Obama, Joe Biden head to Mich., Pa., Ohio
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and running mate Joe Biden will campaign in Michigan after wrapping up the Democratic National Convention.
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Mich. residents get speaking time at convention
It was a day for Michigan residents to dominate the podium. The Democratic National Convention on Tuesday was to feature Gov.
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Calif. entertainment company plans studios in Mich.
A Michigan-born filmmaker's entertainment company has announced a three-phase plan to create motion picture soundstages and production facilities in three locations around the state.
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Incomes rise in Michigan, but more in poverty
Michigan was the only state where poverty rose and incomes fell last year, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Tuesday.
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Granholm to moderate energy town hall meeting
Governor Jennifer Granholm says a town hall meeting at the Democratic National Convention will give her the chance to highlight Michigan's alternative energy accomplishments.
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Michigan graduation rate hits about 75 percent
Michigan's revised, lower high school graduation rates resulted in fewer schools meeting federal No Child Left Behind goals, the state said today.
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Foods stamps come to more farmer's markets
More farmers markets nationwide are accepting food stamps for their summer squash, apples and other fresh produce - fattening profits for farmers while creating healthier options for low-income families as food ...
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Cherry lays groundwork for gubernatorial bid
DENVER - Lt. Gov. John Cherry is grabbing the chance in Denver to woo hundreds of Michigan Democratic activists he'll need to back his 2010 run for governor.
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Republicans Nominate Supreme Court Justice
Michigan Republicans have re-nominated state Supreme Court Chief Justice Clifford Taylor for another term.
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Mich. gloats over prime convention seating
Take that, Iowa and New Hampshire. Even though about Michigan and Florida originally had their delegates stripped for holding early primaries, both states are now getting prime seats at the convention - "better ...
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Michigan Delegates Head to the Democratic National Convention
The race for the White House heads west for the democratic national convention. All eyes are on Denver where democrats from across the country are gathering to officially nominate their candidate.
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Entrepreneur: Invention Cuts Cycle Emissions
A Michigan entrepreneur said moves by China and India to toughen motorcycle emission standards give him a chance to make it big with his fuel injection system.
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Credit scoring struck down by Mich. court
The Michigan Court of Appeals says the state can prohibit insurers from using customers' credit scores to determine home and auto insurance rates.
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A look at the top football recruits for 2009 in Michigan
With less than a week away from the start of the high school season, here is a look at the top football prospects in Michigan heading into the fall.
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Dems Give Fla. and Mich. Full Voting Rights
Democratic delegates from Michigan and Florida were awarded full voting rights at the national convention Sunday, despite holding early primaries against party rules.
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