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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The state senate unanimously approved legislation that would allow a special designation on driver's licenses for veterans.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  A House panel has approved legislation that would strip some welfare benefits for families whose children don't meet school attendance requirements.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Official: Obama's budget proposes cuts to Social Security in attempt to compromise with GOP

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Updated with video: Next up for gay marriage: Supreme Court hears challenge to federal Defense of Marriage Act

Monday, March 11, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Benzie County veterans and their families now have easier access to services and benefits, thanks a new partnership. The Benzie County Board of Commissioners agreed to a contract to consolidate services with the Grand Traverse County Department of Veterans Affairs.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  A Michigan judge has ruled that medical marijuana users who follow the state's medical marijuana law may collect unemployment benefits.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Obama still betting on a big fiscal deal as automatic cuts kick in, but odds weigh against him

Saturday, February 23, 2013  Northern Michigan dance crews will be dancing for a cause tonight to benefit the American Cancer Society.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The show provides national exposure to the shelters across the country that provide the puppy athletes and the kittens that star in the halftime show.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  States require those receiving unemployment to use bank cards laden with fees rather than depositing the benefits directly into a bank account, a consumer group reports.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  Folks enjoyed a delicious pancake breakfast Sunday morning in hopes of supporting military veterans in northern Michigan.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  A divided Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld a state panel's decision to extend health care benefits to same-sex partners of state employees.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  The average number of people seeking unemployment benefits over the past month fell to the lowest level since March 2008, a sign that the job market is healing.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Thousands of people in Michigan could lose jobless benefits later this month if a federal program paying for emergency unemployment benefits ends.

Friday, November 30, 2012  A judge has upheld most aspects of a new law requiring Michigan public school employees to pay more for their pensions.