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Friday, March 15, 2013  New businesses will now have the option of purchasing a conditional liquor license to allow the sale of alcohol temporarily while the state reviews its permanent documentation.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Gov. Snyder recently signed a package of bills that will help veterans meet licensing requirements for work.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Representative Ray Franz has introduced legislation that would manufacture Sleeping Bear license plates that would raise funds for the preservation society.

Monday, October 01, 2012  State Representative Ray Franz was part of the Republican wave that swept through Lansing in 2010. In November, he is hoping voters still think he is the man for the job. Democrat Allen O'Shea will face off with Franz on November 6.

Monday, July 30, 2012  The Republican Party’s stronghold in Lansing includes the 101st district seat, but two democrats seek to change that.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Governor Rick Snyder signed a law amending the state's current enrollment eligibility age requirement from December 1 cut off.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Michigan farmers and producers in designated crop damage disaster areas will be able to recieve financial assitance for loan applications under law signed by Governor Snyder today.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  As the cost of tuition soars, student debt follows. Public universities increase prices and students are responsible for handling the bill. It’s a situation critics refer to as a ‘college user tax.’

Wednesday, September 15, 2010  Meet the candidates for the 101st State House District as Fact Finder takes on Decision 2010.