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

Thursday, February 07, 2013  A Flint police union has filed a lawsuit in state court, claiming the city's former emergency manager violated Michigan law by imposing contract concessions.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  An environmental group says a drop-off program in northern Michigan is helping prevent drugs from contaminating the region's waters.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Gov. Rick Snyder says Michigan is "well-positioned as the nation's comeback state" following the end of this year's session of the state Legislature.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  The state House has approved a proposed replacement for an emergency manager law championed by Gov. Rick Snyder but struck down by Michigan voters in the November election.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Republican Gov. Rick Snyder and legislative leaders unveiled the plan on Wednesday. It gives four choices to communities and school districts found to be in a financial emergency.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Legislative leaders in Lansing are debating whether to introduce divisive right-to-work legislation that would limit unions' ability to collect fees from nonunion workers.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Flint City Council is keeping the pressure on removing the emergency financial manager position from Flint.

Sunday, June 24, 2012  There are 18 full-time workers who are going door to door in Flint, selling dog licenses or writing tickets. A woman told NBC25 that she had dogs her entire life and only one dog has had a license.

Friday, June 15, 2012  Michigan lawmakers have approved a bill that allows some judges to travel outside their home turf to perform marriages without first getting permission.

Monday, April 02, 2012  A new Michigan law kicking in on May 16 says three unpaid parking tickets can prevent renewal of a license. The current threshold is six.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Test results indicate state Rep. Bob Genetski's blood-alcohol level was at a point considered intoxicated under Michigan law about an hour and a half after he was arrested for drunk driving.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Howard Heilig looks out at his truck, outfitted with plow and salt dispenser.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  The Sheriff's Department millage was approved last May, and was supposed to raise $4.4 million. Instead, the millage brought in $4.8 million.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  This would eliminate phone calls, text messaging, and tweeting except in emergencies.