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Thursday, May 02, 2013  About 75 Grand Valley State University students will receive their diplomas Thursday evening during the 16th annual Traverse City commencement ceremony.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Lawmakers want to make it easier for wineries and breweries to do business in Michigan.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Legislation in the Michigan Senate would overhaul regulation of the state's alcohol industry.  Senator Howard Walker said Thursday the bill he introduced this week would eliminate outdated regulations and increase the size of the industry.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The two robbers have escaped despite an extensive search of the department store.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Andy Griffith, beloved 'The Andy Griffith Show' star who also excelled on film, dies at 86

Thursday, May 24, 2012  Hope College is getting $1 million to help develop ways to educate students in the natural and applied sciences.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  The Michigan State Senate today voted to increase per pupil funding by up to $208 per student for the 2012-2013 school year.

Monday, February 20, 2012  Friends and family of a young girl killed behind the wheel while talking to a friend hope Michigan bans the use of cellphones for beginning drivers.

Friday, December 30, 2011  Investigators say pictures of girls ages seven to sixteen years old found on suspects computer.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  How far would you drive out of your way to save 19 cents on a gallon of gas? A Northern Michigan Senator has proposed a plan that could have you paying less at the pump by eliminating the state’s gas tax. That revenue currently goes to pay for road repairs. So how would the state cover those expenses? As it turns out, he calls for you to pay a little more somewhere else.      His proposal is the subject of this Fact Finder.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  The State of Michigan is in talks to adopt anti-bullying legislation. Right now, Michigan is one of just three states that doesn't have laws on the books that crack-down on bullying in schools.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  As it turns out, it's a huge week in Michigan for a very crowded list of Republican Presidential hopefuls. The "whose who" for the G.O.P. in the state meet behind close doors in Northern Michigan over the weekend to compare notes, candidates, and a strategy to retake The White House.

Thursday, July 28, 2011  A group of people, upset over recent votes to cut school funding, are sending pink slips to lawmakers.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  A State Senator from Northern Michigan wants to use some of the state sales tax to help promote Michigan, but opponents say it's not fair.  Details in a Fact Finder Report.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011