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Friday, January 18, 2013  Grand Traverse Academy seniors are heading out this weekend to Washington, D.C. to see the Presidential Inauguration in person Monday.Nineteen students having been saving up for the trip since they were in seventh grade.

Monday, December 31, 2012  A northern Michigan mother's crusade to make driving safer for teens is now complete.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Uncertainty. It might just be the best word to describe the so-called ‘fiscal cliff.’ Drastic spending cuts and tax hikes are set to kick in at the end of the year, if congress doesn't come to terms on a new budget.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  For the first time in ten years, Michigan has new political lines. Districts were redrawn following the 2010 U.S. Census Report. Changes in the population have a major impact on how political lines are drawn.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Tuesday, Wexford County voters will have the option to approve a recreational millage for .25 mills.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  On November 6, voters who live within the Traverse City Area Public School District will vote on a $100 million bond proposal.

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

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Wednesday, 7&4 News takes a look at the final three proposals voters will see on the November ballot.

Monday, October 22, 2012  7&4 News breaks down Proposal 2.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  In Wednesday's Fact Finder, 7&4 News breaks down Proposal 3. The proposal would amend the state constitution to establish a standard for renewable energy.

Monday, October 15, 2012  In Monday's Fact Finder report, 7&4 News breaks down Proposal 5, which is a proposal to amend the state constitution to limit the enactment of new taxes by state government