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Tuesday, February 26, 2013  The House Regulatory Reform Committee passed the legislation Tuesday.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has proposed overhauling Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, including ending the nonprofit health insurer's tax exempt status and aligning it with competitors across the state.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  House Agriculture Committee unveils its farm bill, calls for bigger cuts to food stamp program

Monday, June 18, 2012  Northwestern Michigan College may be increasing their tuition rates.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  A bill that would make sweeping changes to the Michigan concealed handgun law is expected to be taken up by the state Senate. The legislation includes a score of changes, including allowing concealed handguns in "pistol-free zones" -- places like schools, churches, sports stadiums and even day care centers.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  After a nearly 7-hour long meeting, the plan to build a Meijer store in Acme Township is moving forward.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Two organizations are proposing a massive engineering project costing up to $9.5 billion to sever a man-made link between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins in the Chicago area.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  Legislation would require internet retailers to start collecting state sales tax.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  The United States Postal Service announced some major cutbacks Thursday, and with it, 35,000 people nationwide could potentially lose their jobs.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  The U.S. Postal Service plans to announce proposed closures Thursday to help close the gap on a 10-billion-dollar budget deficit.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  Charlevoix city leaders are proposing stiffer penalties for people caught swimming where it is illegal.

Monday, April 25, 2011  While TCAPS anxiously awaits Governor Rick Snyder’s announcement about school budgets and specific changes to education reform, they're already preparing for the worst.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Leaders in East Jordan are launching a plan to make their community a destination location. They say right now, most people head to neighboring Charlevoix or Boyne City, leaving their community often passed by. They want that to change.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  MDOT has a meeting planned to discuss the proposed reconstruction project planned for M-37 in Buckley, Wexford, and Hanover Townships.

Thursday, February 17, 2011