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Friday, April 26, 2013  The law would punish store owners who give lottery tickets and alcohol in exchange for the food benefits.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Parents would have to ensure that their children are going to school to receive welfare benefits.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Parents would have to make sure their kids don't miss too much school.

Monday, April 01, 2013  With big political issues seemingly settled, Gang of Eight turns to immigration plan's details

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.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Story updated with video: Braced for a fight, President Barack Obama on Wednesday unveiled the most sweeping proposals for curbing gun violence in two decades.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Erskine Bowles, co-chairman of the U.S. deficit commission, calls failure to agree on a plan to reduce the national debt "the most disappointing thing in my life."

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  By eighth grade, American students have fallen behind their Russian, Japanese and Taiwanese counterparts in math, and trail students from Hong Kong, Slovenia and South Korea in science.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  The goal is to explore ideas on how the district can create high-performing learning environments for the next generation.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The Flint School District could fall under the control of a district-run by the state designed to reform failing schools under a set of bills in the Michigan legislature.

Sunday, October 14, 2012  For the first time since 2006, parking fines will increase in Saginaw.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  AP-GfK Poll: Most say Obama's health care law will be implemented; but 7 in 10 expect changes

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  A piece of legislation is awaiting Governor Rick Snyder's signature. The measure changes benefit plans and employee pensions for public school employees.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  It was the 33rd time in 18 months, but the measure is doomed to fail in the Senate

Thursday, June 28, 2012  The Supreme Court has upheld the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.