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Monday, May 06, 2013  Some Michigan lawmakers are considering whether surveillance cameras or other security measures should be required at certain businesses following the disappearance of a 25-year-old mother and gas station night clerk.

Monday, April 29, 2013  State lawmakers are considering big changes to Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance laws.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  State leaders are debating whether or not they should expand Medicaid coverage in the state of Michigan.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Online housing rental scams are becoming more popular in northern Michigan.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Lawmakers want to make it easier for wineries and breweries to do business in Michigan.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Emergency managers are looking to the future, trying to integrate new technologies that will make 911 an even more effective emergency response system.

Monday, March 04, 2013  A Michigan lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require primary health care professionals to screen all 1-to-2-year-old patients for lead poisoning.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The Michigan Center for Educational Performance and Information reports high school graduation rates increased nearly 2% in 2012.

Monday, February 18, 2013  The DDA is asking city commissioners for more time to submit a formal recommendation about allowing (or not allowing) food truck vendors within city limits.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  A Michigan Senate committee is considering a series of bills that would expand DNA collection to include all people arrested on suspicion of a felony charge.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Michigan lawmakers are looking at legislation that would make themselves part-time politicians.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  A study found the percentage of 16 year olds with a license dropped from approximately 48 percent to 28 percent.

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Wednesday, January 16, 2013  In the state of Michigan, school attendance at a public school is mandatory for students between the ages of six and sixteen, unless other qualified educational arrangements are made.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Cherry Capital Airport Director Kevin Kline backs proposed FAA guidelines that will require additional training for commercial pilots.