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Saturday, March 16, 2013  A Democratic Michigan lawmaker wants to ensure that students are not penalized for missing school to observe a religious holiday.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Local state representatives including Charles Smiley (D-Burton) and Stacy Erwin Oakes (D-Saginaw) invited residents to Mott Community College Monday night as part of their listening tour.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  Winter weather is making it difficult for legislators to return to Lansing.

Friday, December 14, 2012  The House approved the bill Friday on a 72-35 vote after it previously cleared the Senate. It now goes to Gov. Rick Snyder for his expected signature.

Friday, December 14, 2012  The Michigan Legislature has enacted a bill allowing people who undergo extra training to carry concealed weapons in places such as schools and churches where they previously were off-limits.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  The state House has approved a proposed replacement for an emergency manager law championed by Gov. Rick Snyder but struck down by Michigan voters in the November election.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The Michigan Senate followed the House and passed a right-to-work measure that now heads to Gov. Rick Snyder for signature.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  The House on Tuesday voted on a legislation that would declare properties involved in animal fighting to be a nuisance. It would allow authorities to padlock the property.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  The legislative package lists chemical classifications that are prohibited and grants authority to the Michigan State Police to remove those drugs from stores effective July 1 if businesses haven’t already done so.

Friday, May 18, 2012  NBC25's Jared Smith recaps Friday's top web headlines on the daily webcast.

Friday, May 18, 2012  The family of Dominick Calhoun is rejoicing after the Michigan House unanimously passed a bill that stiffens penalties for child abusers.

Friday, April 20, 2012  Let Jared Smith guide you through Friday's Workplace Webcast with the top headlines from our homepage, minbcnews.com. We also give you a brief look at sports with a big day for Detroit teams and Janet Van De Winkle has a look at your weather forecast.

Friday, April 20, 2012  A bill passed by the Michigan House on Thursday would allow civilians to carry Taser guns.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Representatives Charles Smiley (D-Burton) and Jim Ananich (D-Flint) are behind a measure that would provide a 50-percent or $100 gas tax credit - whichever is lower - for a taxpayer earning $50,000 a year or less. People making between $50,000 and $75,000 would get a 25 percent credit for total gas expenses paid, and people making $75,000 to $100,000 would get a 10 percent credit.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  The goal of the bill is to clarify Michigan’s current Worker’s Compensation laws by redefining what can be considered an injury.