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Wednesday, November 07, 2012  For the first time in ten years, Michigan has new political lines. Districts were redrawn following the 2010 U.S. Census Report. Changes in the population have a major impact on how political lines are drawn.

Saturday, September 24, 2011  It was a special dedication and open house for the area's first homeless veterans transitional housing community Saturday morning.

Friday, February 11, 2011  Former Senator Jason Allen knows a lot about leading the community. The Traverse City native was recently appointed the top official in the Department of Military and Veteran Affairs.

Sunday, January 09, 2011  Former senator Jason Allen is now officially part of the Snyder Administration.

Sunday, August 15, 2010  Saturday evening, it was announced that Senator Jason Allen would no longer pursue a recount for the Republican nominee for Congress in Michigan's 1st district.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  It looks like a recount is likely in the race for the First Congressional District Republican Nomination.  Only one vote separates Jason Allen and Dan Benishek.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  The Pure Michigan ad campaign has a budget half of what it was last year, several local businesses wanted to know, how far it can reach this year.  We take a closer look in tonight's Fact Finder Report.

Monday, April 26, 2010  State Sen. Jason Allen has formally announced that he's running for Congress

Monday, March 08, 2010  After two terms in the State Senate, Jason Allen will leave Lansing at the end of the year. But what does he think needs to be done between now and then?

Monday, December 08, 2008  Governor Jennifer Granholm plans to issue an executive order on Wednesday, making budget cuts.