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Friday, April 26, 2013  The cause of the bullet holes was a shootout between police and a neighbor.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  There are about 50,000 individuals in Michigan living with autism.  Until late 2012, insurance companies denied coverage for evidence-based treatments for autism spectrum disorders.  Insurance reform is expected to save the state billions of dollars as autistic children are able to get the treatment they need to become independent citizens.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  It's been several months since legislation reforming autism insurance went into effect in Michigan, but the work is far from over, said Lt. Gov. Brian Calley.  Calley was at the Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum in Saginaw Thursday to talk to parents about the new changes.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  The Michigan legislature is seeing new abortion-related proposals that would prohibit some insurance coverage of the procedures and mandate ultrasound examinations.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  Updated with video, related links. House nears vote on repealing Obama's health care law; Senate Democrats vow to block measure.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009  In light of the continuing spread of the H1N1 virus, the OFIR encourages consumers to plan for the flu season by reviewing their insurance policies.