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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.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A Michigan House panel has approved changes to the state's high school graduation requirements.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Bill would require a $25 per market permit fee for the winemaker and the approval of both the market and the local police department.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Some Michigan lawmakers are considering whether surveillance cameras or other security measures should be required at certain businesses following the disappearance of a 25-year-old mother and gas station night clerk.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Michigan lawmakers are considering whether surveillance cameras should be required at certain businesses following the disappearance of a gas station clerk.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Michigan lawmakers are planning to consider a bill that would require welfare applicants and recipients to pass drug tests.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Michigan lawmakers are looking at legislation that would make themselves part-time politicians.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  A Senate panel is expected to discuss legislation aimed at overhauling Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  A bill requiring every public school classroom to have a U.S. flag and give students an opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance is heading to Governor Snyder's desk.

Friday, August 03, 2012  A federal magistrate says a Flint man accused of threatening to kill three Michigan members of Congress is competent to stand trial.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Gov. Rick Snyder and his lieutenant governor have signed 603 laws since taking office in 2011, a pace not seen in years.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Michigan lawmakers have approved legislation that will require insurance companies to offer coverage for autism treatments.

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.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  As the holiday shopping season moves into full-swing, Michigan small business owners want to level the playing field.  They want online retailers to pay the state sales tax.

Monday, April 25, 2011  Should Michigan teachers be given a tax break? The average teacher surveyed spends $356 of their own money to make sure our kids have the basic supplies they need to succeed in the classroom.  An effort is underway to help those teachers get some of that money back.