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Monday, June 17, 2013  Under proposed legislation, municipalities would have the option to create an ordinance allowing dogs in outdoor seating areas

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The bills would take $3 million out of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights' budget to cover the costs for schools to change the mascots if a federal complaint succeeds.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved a public wolf hunt in the Upper Peninsula at their meeting in Roscommon this afternoon.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Senate Bill 288 gives the Natural Resources Commission the responsibility to establish managed open season hunts for wild game. It exempts the taking of mourning doves, pets and livestock.

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

Monday, April 15, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: People convicted of animal abuse would be required to register with local law enforcement under legislation recently introduced in the Michigan House.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  President Obama's gun control proposals have run into resistance on Capitol Hill, leaving their fate in doubt.

Friday, April 05, 2013  A new state law, House Bill No. 5692, is increasing penalties for crimes of arson.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  An Ingham County judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit that says Michigan's right-to-work law should be struck down because people were locked out of the Capitol for hours while the measure was debated in December.

Friday, March 15, 2013  A bill introduced Thursday would require police to have a search warrant, or show imminent danger before allowing a surveillance drone.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The Traverse City Commission is expected to vote on it's first union contract for city workers since the new right-to-work law was passed in Lansing.

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

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  Senator Howard Walker said Thursday the bill he introduced this week would eliminate outdated regulations and increase the size of the industry.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The State Senate has passed legislation aimed at expanding prohibitions against sex between school employees and students.

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.