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Monday, May 13, 2013  The Saginaw City Council approved changes to retiree health care benefits in an effort to reign in legacy costs.  Under the changes, retired city employees will have to pay higher deductibles and co-pays.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Genesee County is facing a $1-million budget shortfall. County commissioners say furlough days are needed to keep the city from facing an emergency financial manager.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  The Flint East management team today notified employees at the Flint East facility that it will cease operations in November 2013.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  General Motors Corp. has announced they will be ceasing operations at the Grand Blanc Weld Tool Center in the second quarter of 2013.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Sheriff Robert Pickell said he's "mad as hell" and "embarrassed."

Monday, January 14, 2013  Hemlock Semiconductor is laying off 100 workers in Michigan and three-fourths of its employees in Clarksville, Tenn., shortly before production was to begin.

Monday, December 10, 2012  State legislators are expected to return to Lansing tomorrow when house and senate passage of right to work legislation is expected to head to the governor's desk for passage.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  BP agrees to plead guilty and pay a record $4.5 billion over Gulf spill; 3 employees charged

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  The Service Empoyees International Union (S.E.I.U.) is fed up with what they call an "unfair" tax system.  On Tuesday nationwide protests organized by the union reached Saginaw.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Report: Stage collapse report will cite stagehands union; attorney says union unfairly blamed

Friday, February 03, 2012  White House, religious groups in fight over doctrine, religious freedom and contraception

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  Target employees are signing a petition after the retailer has decided to open its doors at midnight Thanksgiving Night / Black Friday morning.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011  Michigan lawmakers are trying to make it a crime for teacher and school employees to have sex with 18-year-old students, even if it is "consensual."

Friday, October 14, 2011  The visit included both presidents climbing into the fuel-efficient Chevrolet Sonic.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  Ford and the UAW have reportedly reached a tentative deal.