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Sunday, April 14, 2013  People convicted of animal abuse would be required to register with local law enforcement and prohibited from adopting animals under legislation recently introduced in the Michigan House.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  People convicted of animal abuse would be required to register with local law enforcement and prohibited from adopting animals under legislation recently introduced in the Michigan House.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  President Obama's gun control proposals have run into resistance on Capitol Hill, leaving their fate in doubt.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  An Ingham County judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit that says Michigan's right-to-work law should be struck down because people were locked out of the Capitol for hours while the measure was debated in December.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Michigan boaters and snowmobilers would be held to the same drunken driving standards as drivers under legislation introduced in the state House.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Flint city officials are joining a nationwide effort to pass stricter gun control laws. They announced their support at city hall earlier Thursday.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A package of bills that is headed to the state Senate would place more penalties on land owners with blighted properties.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Officials at some Michigan zoos say a bill that would allow people to touch and pose for photos with bear cubs would put people and animals in danger.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  A Republican Michigan lawmaker has re-introduced legislation aimed at fighting human trafficking in Michigan.

Monday, January 14, 2013  At least two jobs are being created by Michigan's contentious right-to-work law.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The NRA says it thinks Congress would likely prevent a new assault weapons ban.

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

Monday, January 07, 2013  Rep. Pam Faris starts her job this week at the State Capitol.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  Legislation to block the "fiscal cliff" is headed to the White House for President Barack Obama's signature. The bill will avoid, for now, the major tax increases and government spending cuts that had been scheduled to take effect with the new year.

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.