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Friday, December 28, 2012  The Michigan appeals court says it has no authority to intervene in the judgment of then-Gov. Jennifer Granholm, who agreed to change a prisoner's no-parole sentence but then changed her mind before leaving office in 2010.

Monday, January 24, 2011  Governor John Engler separated them. Governor Granholm brought them back together, and one of the first things our new governor did was split them apart again. So what is splitting them up again going to cost taxpayers?

Wednesday, December 29, 2010 

Tuesday, December 07, 2010  An agreement between a Traverse City based company and a downstate utility means the first large scale wind turbine production is set to begin.

Thursday, November 11, 2010  The Michigan House has approved a revamped proposal aimed at distributing about $316 million in federal money to schools.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010  Governor Granholm is speaking out in response to several calls urging her to save a black bear who attacked a bow-hunter in Emmet County.

Thursday, October 14, 2010  Governor Granholm calls on top lenders to follow suit with Bank of America and suspend foreclosures in Michigan pending an investigation and to help Michigan's Hardest Hit homeowners

Thursday, October 14, 2010  Governor Granholm is leaving for France and Sweden, where she plans to meet with executives from companies possibly looking to expand or establish a presence in Michigan.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010  Governor Granholm has vetoed most of a bill spelling out how $316 million in federal money should be spent on public schools, while signing a bill that cuts funding to state universities by 2.8%.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010  Governor Granholm has vetoed a bill that would have allowed Sunday morning liquor sales.

Monday, October 11, 2010  The Mt. Pleasant City Police Department is getting a $250,000 reward to implement a countywide records management system.

Monday, September 27, 2010  Gov. Jennifer Granholm will be at the White House when President Barack Obama signs a bill designed to help small businesses create jobs.

Friday, September 17, 2010  Several organizations that help support businesses will get a financial boost with grants worth nearly $1.5 million.   Michigan Works and Northwestern Michigan College are among the businesses getting the help.

Friday, September 17, 2010  The popular Pure Michigan advertising campaign is tailing off for the year because of the state's government budget problems.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010  Governor Granholm Announces 4,278 New Jobs for Michigan.  One of the companies is located in Traverse City.  Century plans to add about 75 jobs as a part of its expansion plan.