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Thursday, January 10, 2013  Michigan's budget director says the state budget picture remains stable despite softer-than-expected economic growth.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  A divided Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld a state panel's decision to extend health care benefits to same-sex partners of state employees.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Michigan says its estimated population grew 2012, the first increase in the measure for the state since 2004.

Friday, November 16, 2012  The Michigan appeals court has ruled to limit the use of a landmark court decision that ends mandatory no-parole sentences for juveniles convicted of murder.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has declared November as Hire a Veteran Month.

Friday, September 28, 2012  The leader of the Michigan Senate says he and fellow Republican colleagues are armed with a proposal to replace the state law that lets emergency managers take over local governments in case voters strike it down in November.

Friday, September 28, 2012  A Michigan judge has sided with state employee labor unions that sued the state, saying changes to the funding of the employees' retirement system are unconstitutional.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  The Michigan Senate has approved a compromise bill that would end state-provided health coverage in retirement for new public school employees and require current workers to pay more for their pensions.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  The Board of State Canvassers has approved two ballot proposals for Michigan's Nov. 6 ballot.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  State figures say Michigan schools are retaining more of their veteran K-12 educators, leaving fewer job openings for newcomers.

Monday, July 09, 2012  The number of ballot issues that voters could face in November continues to swell.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  The $48 billion spending plan for the budget year that starts Oct. 1 is law.

Monday, June 18, 2012  The state has started the search for a Christmas tree to decorate the Michigan Capitol lawn this year.

Monday, June 18, 2012 

Friday, June 08, 2012  Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced his support for today legislation that would ban dangerous synthetic drugs like K2 and Spice.