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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Governor Rick Snyder has called for a special election to fill the 49th District seat vacated by former state Rep. Jim Ananich.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Horn had previously served in the State House.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The Republican-led Michigan House has voted to spend $31 million in federal grant money allocated for the creation of the state's online health insurance marketplace.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Right to Work legislation passed both the Senate and the House late Thursday night. Supporters say it's what Michigan needs to attract more companies. Opponents say it will be detrimental.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  The Republican-led Michigan House has followed the Senate in approving a proposal to end Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's tax-exempt status and transform it from a charitable trust to customer-owned nonprofit.

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.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Republican Joe Graves will fill the State House seat vacated in November by Paul Scott. Graves declared victory after receiving 10,290 votes. Democrat Steve Losey received 8,173 and Green Party Candidate Cary Neuville-Justice received 803.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  The three candidates on the ballot have different approaches to campaigning.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  State representatives passed the law 69-39, but did add some additional changes.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  The group took the effort to Lansing Thursday as the proposed law was being introduced to lawmakers

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  Governor Rick Snyder delivers his first State of the State address.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010  Charles Brunner resigns as mayor to become state representative.