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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Governor Rick Snyder has called for a special election to fill the 49th District seat vacated by former state Rep. Jim Ananich.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Rep. Peters said he learned a lot from his last statewide run.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Skeptical Congress may deliver Obama few victories on State of the Union priorities

Monday, January 14, 2013  Representative Woodrow Stanley is hosting a town hall meeting to discuss gun violence Monday night.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  The former Flint Mayor says he's running for state senate.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Thanks to the generosity of the community, Dort Federal Credit Union raised a record $16,000 through its December snowman campaign.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The tough talk on the Sunday morning talk shows doesn't bode well for voters who are frustrated by the political gridlock.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Congressman-elect Dan Kildee will be sworn in Thursday at noon on the House floor.

Monday, December 24, 2012  A holiday grinch stole Christmas from a Frankenmuth Township family.  Kendra Smeader said she got home Monday morning and found her house had been looted of presents.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  The Christmas season is approaching and one local church is doing their part to give back to the less fortunate, with Operation Christmas Child.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Polar bears, farmers and fiscal cliff on returning Congress' to-do list

Friday, September 14, 2012  Government shutdown averted but 'fiscal cliff' awaits lawmakers in post-election session

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  House Democrats seek to tie Rep. Todd Akin to Republican House candidates

Saturday, August 11, 2012  Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has selected Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan to be his running mate.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  Check out the complete results from the 2012 Michigan primary.