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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.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  A 2012 law requires that the Department of Human Services come up with a list of anyone who won at least $1,000 in the state lottery that is also on state assistance.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Tanya Cox's Bridge Card allowed her to spend $600 to $700 a month, but only on food.  Cox said this pitfall in the system is often the gateway to food stamp abuse.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Wranglers say horses, other animals used in 'Hobbit' movies died on unsafe New Zealand farm

Monday, November 12, 2012  Food labels multiply, confuse consumers, claiming to certify array of sustainable practices

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  A new policy is linking truancy and welfare benefits to encourage families to keep up their kids' attendance record.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Who are the 47 percent? The 3 groups Mitt Romney called out in his controversial remarks

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  A Detroit-area woman who collected welfare despite winning a $735,000 lottery prize has been sentenced to probation.

Friday, March 09, 2012  Do you agree with the governor's recommendation?

Friday, January 06, 2012  Company apologizes for not bringing 100's of jobs and investment

Monday, January 02, 2012  Governor Rick Snyder's first year in office is officially over. He faced a record deficit and was even the target of an attempted recall.

Thursday, December 15, 2011  The Republican-led Michigan Legislature has approved legislation that opponents say could make it tougher for some unemployed workers to get and keep jobless benefits.

Friday, December 09, 2011  The Michigan man who was allowed to stay on food stamps, despite winning the lottery, has now pleaded guilty to a drug charge.