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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  UPDATED WITH POLL: Michigan could take in $542 million more in revenue than projected 4 months ago.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Minnesota Legislature passes same-sex marriage, governor to sign bill allowing Aug. 1 gay weddings

Thursday, May 09, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved a public wolf hunt in the Upper Peninsula at their meeting in Roscommon this afternoon.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Senate Bill 288 gives the Natural Resources Commission the responsibility to establish managed open season hunts for wild game. It exempts the taking of mourning doves, pets and livestock.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Gov. Rick Snyder has declared a state of disaster in 19 counties and two cities that dealt with recent flooding.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Governor Snyder visited Old Mission Peninsula Friday afternoon to present local wineries and vineyards with recognition for the MAEAP.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Representatives from the board of education and local superintendents held a forum in traverse city to address concerns Wednesday night.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Federal education funding will drop $54 million and affect special education programs, after-school programs and aid for schools with more students in poverty.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The governor's decision would hinge on whether the bill includes provisions enabling the governor to suspend the program if the federal government decides to prosecute state employees who administer it.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder plans to be in Atlanta to watch the Wolverines play for the NCAA men's basketball championship.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Michigan will start selling two new license plates featuring the Pure Michigan tourism logo.

Friday, March 29, 2013  This week, Governor Rick Snyder approved a bill that distributes 23 million dollars in park development grants throughout the state.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The bill lets the state's largest health insurer transform into a customer-owned nonprofit and ends its tax-exempt status.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  More people will be added to Michigan's public sex offender registry under a bill signed by Gov. Rick Snyder.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Disaster relief funding has been approved for those affected by the severe flooding of the Muskegon River in Mecosta and the surrounding counties.