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Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Michigan's attorney general is backing a proposed new program aimed at preventing violence in the state's schools.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Michigan is expected to receive a $2.3 million share of a $500 million settlement of claims that an India-based pharmaceutical manufacturer distributed adulterated drugs.

Monday, February 04, 2013  The warning comes amid an influx of flood-damaged cars on the market in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette testified today before the House Insurance Committee, urging support to protect current and future Blue Cross assets for taxpayers as well as stronger protections for seniors in the proposed conversion of Blue Cross.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette says about 148,000 state mortgage customers who lost their homes to foreclosure are being sent claims forms as part of a $25 billion national settlement of complaints about improper conduct by lenders.

Friday, June 08, 2012  Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced his support for today legislation that would ban dangerous synthetic drugs like K2 and Spice.

Friday, May 18, 2012  Michigan's Attorney General is taking steps to stop plans by a northern Michigan Indian tribe to bring the one armed bandits to Lansing.

Friday, February 24, 2012  Dozens of people are debating the issue following a hearing in Lansing.  The Michigan House is discussing proposals that supporters say would clarify the state's voter-approved law allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  Republicans in the Michigan Legislature want to clarify the state's law related to growing and selling medical marijuana in the state.  Meantime, Attorney General Bill Schuette is intervening to help communities control dispensaries.

Thursday, June 09, 2011  Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced the filing of criminal charges against five Madison Heights gas station owner/operators for their alleged roles in a gasoline price-fixing operation.