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Saturday, December 29, 2012  Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has been busy working his way through the 282 bills passed by the Legislature during the final weeks of the 2012 session.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Michigan lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban cellphone use by new drivers.

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, December 07, 2011  Michigan schools have six months to put anti-bullying policies into place.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  A newly proposed bill would allow parents to take time off of work in order to be more involved in their children’s education.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  Michigan lawmakers are looking at new policies aimed at stopping school bullying, but some say it's ineffective.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  A Michigan club is suing after a law was passed that prevents adult businesses from showing sexually oriented images on signs and billboards.  Does this protect onlookers or violate business rights?

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  The bills upcoming from Republican Rep. Dave Agema of Grandville would require marriage license applicants to show two forms of identification.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010  Some businesses will see little change, others will see drastic changes

Thursday, September 24, 2009  Thousands of people have thronged a DTE Energy Co. event at the Michigan State Fairgrounds in Detroit, many of them seeking help with their utility bills.

Friday, January 23, 2009  Estimates say Michigan could get at least $4.6 billion under the federal stimulus package.

Wednesday, December 03, 2008  Michigan soon could expand its options for meeting the math requirements needed for high school graduation.

Friday, December 14, 2007  Lawmakers work to create Autism Research Fund