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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.

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

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The leader of the Michigan Senate says he'll meet again with the fellow Republican House leader and Gov. Rick Snyder about potential right-to-work legislation limiting unions' ability to collect fees from nonunion workers

Monday, October 29, 2012  Election Day is a week from Tuesday, and it is crunch time in the 105th District.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Authorities say an unknown person's badly burned body has been found after a fire inside a mid-Michigan barn owned by the parents of state Sen. Judy Emmons.

Monday, October 01, 2012  State Representative Ray Franz was part of the Republican wave that swept through Lansing in 2010. In November, he is hoping voters still think he is the man for the job. Democrat Allen O'Shea will face off with Franz on November 6.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Republican State Representative Wayne Schmidt is looking to go three-for-three in November, securing his seat in Lansing for another two years. Facing off with Schmidt in November, is political newcomer Betsy Coffia.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Michigan farmers and producers in designated crop damage disaster areas will be able to recieve financial assitance for loan applications under law signed by Governor Snyder today.

Friday, June 15, 2012  A Michigan State Representative is banned from making comments on the House floor after mentioning her female anatomy during debate Thursday.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  Four Northern Michigan lawmakers are gathering input from the community and local government officials during a series of town hall meetings on May 14.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  A new report from county health rankings shows Leelanau County is the healthiest in the state. Emmet County came in at number 7 and Grand Traverse County was ranked at number 10.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  "It's unfair, it’s discriminatory, and it needs to change." Traverse City Area Public Schools CFO says the way the state funds your kid's education needs to change. He's not alone. A State Representative is joining him in saying Michigan's per pupil funding needs to be equitable.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Michigan drivers pay some of the highest car insurance rates in the entire country. One of the reasons is Michigan's no-fault insurance with unlimited lifetime medical benefits. But one lawmaker is hoping to save you some cash.

Monday, September 19, 2011  It costs a lot of money to have lawmakers represent us in Lansing.  As it turns out it's a multi million dollar per year expense to keep our lawmakers working.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  After winning $2 million jackpot, a downstate man continues to get food assistance.  Do you think people who win a lump sum of money should have to pay back any welfare they've received?