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Wednesday, January 16, 2013  College democrats will be listening intently to Gov. Snyder's State of the State speech Wednesday night.

Friday, December 21, 2012  The question is whether public outrage will produce a meaningful difference in the rules for how Americans buy and use guns.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says he plans to sign a revised emergency manager bill that replaces a similar law rejected last month by voters.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  A landmark move in Lansing Tuesday makes Michigan the 24th right-to-work state, as thousands of pro-union protesters descended on the state capitol.

Friday, December 07, 2012  A few dozen people protesting Michigan's right-to-work legislation chanted inside the Lansing building housing Gov. Rick Snyder's office.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The Michigan Senate followed the House and passed a right-to-work measure that now heads to Gov. Rick Snyder for signature.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Gov. Rick Snyder is expected to present education, road and infrastructure, and public safety as top spending priorities in his budget address Thursday.

Thursday, June 02, 2011  Job gains boost state tax revenue for 2nd straight year, helping lawmakers narrow budget gaps

Monday, May 09, 2011  Update: Michigan Democrats are trying to reverse the vote that cut jobless benefits by six weeks.

Saturday, March 26, 2011  The governor is expected to sign legislation that would make Michigan the only state to cut unemployment benefits below the regular level.

Friday, February 18, 2011  Retirees oppose Gov. Rick Snyder's plan to tax pensions.

Sunday, December 19, 2010  The 2010 census report coming out Tuesday will include a boatload of good political news for Republicans and grim data for Democrats hoping to re-elect President Barack Obama.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  Dr. Craig Douglas of Carrollton Public Schools shares his thoughts on anti-bullying legislation working through the State Legislature.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010  Saginaw Township school leaders approved a plan to consolidate elementary schools.