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Friday, May 10, 2013  The Buena Vista school district is closed for yet another day amid a financial crisis. The school board is now asking the state for a financial review.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  Gov. Rick Snyder is urging residents to help prevent arson fires in Michigan's communities.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Michigan abortion clinics will need a state license and must check to make sure women aren't being pressured into getting an abortion under a new law.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The money is largely for land purchases.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The company will also contribute money to a fund dealing with the health of all Michigan residents

Friday, March 15, 2013  Michigan's public registry for sex offenders is expanding after Governor Snyder signs a new law. The new law aims to protect children also from offenders currently exempt from public disclosure.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Governor Rick Snyder was in Genesee County Friday, promoting his multi-billion dollar plan to fix Michigan's ailing roads.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Governor Rick Snyder has unveiled his $50 billion budget plan. In it, is a proposed increase to the gas tax to fix Michigan’s ailing roads.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  GM is expected to announce new jobs today at the Global Powertrain Engineering headquarters in Pontiac

Monday, January 28, 2013  Gov. Rick Snyder is asking the Michigan Supreme Court to rule quickly on the constitutionality of a right-to-work law that takes effect in two months.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Gov. Rick Snyder says he will host an economic-development summit in March to come up with ways to fix a mismatch between the supply and demand for jobs in Michigan.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation prohibiting novice drivers from using a cellphone while behind the wheel.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Gov. Rick Snyder has signed into law abortion regulations supporters say protect women but opponents denounce as a backdoor assault on the right to terminate pregnancy.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  The Republican-led Michigan Senate has approved a replacement for an emergency manager law struck down by voters in the November election.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Less than 24 hours after Governor Snyder made Michigan the 24th right-to-work state with the stroke of his pen, union supporters are crying foul.