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MICHIGAN MELTDOWN!

Grand Rapids Press - Daily

2010 Census Scandals Rock Detroit Regional Census Center

New justice gives Democrats edge on Michigan Supreme Court

15 arrested at medical marijuana facilities in Oakland County

House Democrat wants GM to use female, minority-owned banks in IPO

Gov. Granholm officially names Alton Davis to Michigan Supreme Court

West Michigan residents warned about new scam

Rev. Jesse Jackson says Michigan needs to get over its anti-Detroit sentiment

Free cell phone service for low-income people doubles monthly minutes

Gov. Granholm on Meet the Press: GZ Mosque Imam is a ‘Bridge Building Imam’

Michigan bill would ban medical marijuana clubs

'Testicle Festival' underway in Kentwood

State Senate again rejects Granholm appointments to GVSU board, others

$250,000 bond set for woman in Levin pie attack

Michigan hands out millions in tax credits

11 PM TO 4 AM: Michigan high school football team practicing at night;
Accommodate Muslim players during Ramadan

Senator Levin interupted by anti-war protesters in Big Rapids

Levin hit in face with pie in Big Rapids

Teachers' union fights to restore Viagra coverage, costing estimated $726,000 annually

West Michigan: How many administrators in your district make $100,000?

92 Michigan schools make state's worst-performing list


American Taxpayer, Financial Jihadist

Under the stewardship of its real CEO, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, AIG proudly runs the world’s most lavishly funded sharia-compliant insurance business — and it is desperately trying to convince a federal court in Michigan that no one should have a problem with that.

Michigan Federal judge allows AIG bailout case to proceed on behalf of Kevin Murray, a former Marine who served honorably in Iraq and objects, as a taxpayer, to being forced to contribute to the spread of Islam and Shariah law, which is hostile to his Christian religion.

Congressional Panel: US AIG Aid Strongly Benefited Foreign Banks


Michigan veterans fight for right to smoke 

Study: Recasting Mich. schools would save millions

Mich. urges vaccinations as whooping cough rises

Enbridge submits new plan to restart oil pipeline

U.S. gives Michigan $128M for jobless homeowners

Lines move fast at Section 8 housing application

Does marijuana impair driving? Court rules medical marijuana law cannot be applied retroactively to 2008 fatal crash case

City chickens getting boot from Grand Rapids

Ottawa County saw Michigan's second-largest drop in income during 2009

How far behind are you? Grand Rapids area wages still lag Michigan, rest of nation

Bill saves 4,700 Mich. teachers' jobs

Michigan fights jobless aid access at casinos

Take the money — but work on reforming Michigan's schools

Michigan serial killer suspected in three Leesburg, Va., attacks

Cops: Flint slasher tally grows by 1

Why warnings about high E. coli levels aren't posted at Ottawa County beaches

Another heated Allendale Township meeting following administrator's firing: 'The whole thing stinks'

Details of how Fifth Third Bank worker concealed $1 million ATM scheme revealed at sentencing

Fired Fifth Third Bank worker sentenced for taking nearly $1 million from ATM

Police not surprised by medical marijuana theft

Kilpatrick deposition under way in slain stripper case

Woman Rescues 'Bait Dog' Used in Pit Bull Fights

Muslim group files more lawsuits in probe of imam’s death

Flint's serial killer causing international stir

Mysterious outdoor goo is residue, likely from aphid droppings

Should schools ditch the Ds? A New Jersey district eliminates the grade

D-Day approaches for urban chicken farmers in Grand Rapids (take our poll)

Pay for Michigan educators raises questions: Can state afford high salaries? Should pay be linked to performance?

Do Michigan's prison changes put the public at risk?

With increasingly bloody drug war, was moving jobs to Mexico really a smart move?

Legal pot shops in Michigan get mixed reception

Granholm: Obama visit wouldn't hurt Democratic candidates

 

Marijuana Club Moves In Next To Kids Store

  Federal aid helps, but doesn't fix Michigan budget

Michigan Serial Killer 'Learning How to Kill'

Michigan's government needs radical overhaul

No governor could quickly fix Michigan's economic reality

Holland company's gadget lets parents spy on teen drivers

Billionaire Aubrey McClendon to keep tax reduction settlement after Saugatuck Township Board meeting

Hamtramck-Detroit feud builds

Granholm denies speculation she's a candidate to head WSU

Upcoming jobless report unlikely to show improvement

Consumer Energy's tree removal plans anger residents: 'It's going to look like a war zone when they're done'

Robert Israels sued over $6 million loan, plans Klingman's, Israels furniture sales to pay off debt

Congress could hand Michigan schools $318 million, but plan may be less than ideal

Should businesses be allowed to use streetside mascots, pretty women to lure customers?

High E. coli levels reported along Lake Michigan beaches

How to learn more about Clearwire's $9.95 a month wireless Internet service

Armed teens say cow kill was self-defense

Unemployment benefits restored for 69,500 Michiganders

CAIR Sues Michigan Police Over Imam Killing

Editorial: President Obama's reaction to Asian carp threat is appallingly weak and slow

Oceana County wind farm meeting turns ugly, former lawmaker forced off stage

Monica Conyers seeks another delay for prison sentence

Michigan losing clout in Cheeks Kilpatrick exit

Kilpatrick's wife, father must sit for depositions

Kurt Russell to film in Grand Rapids

Granholm eyed to lead Wayne State University

 Holocaust survivors slam Helen Thomas statue

Michigan GOP candidate raises birther issue

What's next for Rick Snyder, Virg Bernero in race to be Michigan's governor

Snyder support crosses party lines; union power helps Democrat Bernero
The "Gateway Nerd" and the "Angry Mayor" will battle to be Michigan's next governor

Snyder, Bernero turn their focus to November

Granholm backs Bernero for governor

Graphic: How the governor candidates fared, county by county (click to see larger version)

Kilpatrick Loses in Michigan Upset

Kilpatrick faces more questions in Greene suit Tuesday

Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick upset in Michigan 13th District is a lesson in humility

Jerry Lewis Emde Didn't Steal Anything - WTF?

Kent County commissioner earlier convicted of assault charge blames racism for election loss

Voters reject Allegan County's plans for new $32 million jail

Enbridge says it will buy homes affected by Kalamazoo River oil spill

2 women charged in kindergarten graduation brawl

Rockford man says he's grateful dog chewed off toe while passed out drunk

Chronic illnesses driving up Michigan's health care costs

State says Belding company is responsible for high lead levels in the air

Michigan court sets new standard in injury lawsuits - SUE - BABY - SUE!

Law center threatens suit over Michigan oil spill

Kent County Sheriff's Department facing multi-million dollar budget cuts

Marshall citizens skeptical answers will be forthcoming at Monday's community meeting

Michigan man accused of making fraudulent $10M film tax claim

Detroit expects ONLY 12-17% voter turnout

Mich. Town at Center of Gay Rights Debate

Obama Heads to Michigan to Hype Auto Bailout

For Obama, Detroit's despair hard to miss

Officials OK recall effort against Mayor Bing

DPS padlocks 30 closed schools today

Voters denied say on DPS oversight

Michigan's Oil Spill - Day 5

Evacuations rising in Michigan oil spill

Could oil spill be 'tragedy' for Lake Michigan? Water experts say Granholm 'went a little overboard' about threat

Gov. Jennifer Granholm's office releases pictures of oil sheen on Morrow Lake

Michigan: Evidence Shows Mysterious Tea Party is a Front for Democratic Party
Affidavits for More Than Half the Candidates Were Notarized by a Top Dem Official

Muslims in Dearborn Trying to Erect Statue of Helen Thomas

President Obama pledges swift response after Mich. oil spill  

Granholm criticizes pipeline company as oil heads west on Kalamazoo River 

Crews work to stop spread of Kalamazoo River oil spill; Granholm declares 'state of disaster'

Calhoun County Public Health Department Fact Sheet about the Enbridge Oil Spill

Company doubling efforts to clean up oil spill in Kalamazoo River 

People living near Kalamazoo River see and smell oil 

Falling behind on child support? New Ottawa County program will boot your vehicle

Michigan police arrest 239 drunk drivers over July 4th holiday

Should Michigan repeal education reforms after they failed to earn state Race to the Top funding?

Angry Holland man shoots TV, computer after father turns off service

The Art of the Ann Arbor City Budget

$850,000 to commission a German artist to build a three-piece water sculpture

Take a look at this study

Michigan may lose $560M in Medicaid funding

Taxpayers stuck with DPS bill

Fight over Tea Party name escalates in Michigan

Competing currency being accepted across Mid-Michigan

Comparisons to the Great Depression keep popping up

Obama’s Michigan trip highlights misguided federal push for ‘green’ auto batteries

Obama's Auto Dealer Shutdowns Destroyed Small Businesses

No One Steps Forward to Serve in Detroit

 

U.S. ignored impact of shutting auto dealerships

Foreclosure programs struggling to help

'Helping homeowners' program set for Mich.

Graphic: Foreclosure rates in southeast Michigan

Michigan among states suing feds over Asian carp

Recovery in Michigan? Not so fast!

Dirty secret of gubernatorial campaign: Tax incentives for business won't be going away

Obama Should Apologize to Hoekstra

Kilpatrick arraigned in federal court

Kilpatrick arraignment takes six minutes

GOP Rep. Pete Hoekstra: Obama Ignoring “Extreme Islam Make us Move Vulnerable” to Terror Attacks…

Michigan Supreme Court ruling makes it more difficult to prove drugged-driving cases involving marijuana

Waterford Township woman gets 9 to 30 years in prison for sex with son she gave up for adoption

Hispanic leaders issue 'Take Our Jobs' challenge to Michigan lawmakers proposing strict new immigration law

Granholm again attempts GVSU board appointments, GOP leaders vow rejection

Granholm: Service sales tax unlikely

Mortgage Help Available for the Hardest Hit Homeowners

Jobless Michiganders to get mortgage aid soon

Three Detroit-Area Mosques Hold Memorials to Mourn Death of
Hezbollah’s Spiritual Mentor Mohammad Hussein Fadlallah…

Senate Republicans face protests over unemployment benefits

Coopersville committee develops proposed anti-bully policy

Kentwood officials request more time to develop medical marijuana business guidelines

Grand Rapids school board approves layoff notices to 71 employees

Assistant AG ordered to pay $10,000 fine

Latest 'Harold & Kumar' gets rolling in Detroit

Missed meetings could mean jail time for parents

Medical marijuana law in Michigan runs into workplace rule

San Francisco starts soda ban as soda tax still pending in Michigan Legislature

Democrats and Republicans spar over who's responsible for failure to pass federal unemployment extension

Zeeland rethinks rule against raising chickens in city

Cheeks Kilpatrick re-election bid may be tainted by son

Plymouth-Canton minority-teacher push stirs controversy

Ex-DPS board president to appear in court on charges for lewd act

Study finds Michigan among top states under the most stress

Are July 4 fireworks in downtown Grand Rapids burning state education funds via Lottery sponsorship?

Granholm tells Washington, 'The only things left to cut ... are critical services'

How Michigan's Congressional Delegation voted on House bill to extend federal unemployment benefits

Ex-Detroit School Board President Otis Mathis turns himself in after fondling charge

33,000 Michigan taxpayers getting caught for double-dipping

Double dipping on taxes? Homeowners beware

Red Cross, blood centers lobby to end ban on gay men donating blood

Employee fired for medical marijuana use sues Wal-Mart

Survey: Confidence in state leaders at an all time low

Report: Michigan 10th fattest state

Michigan parks need $341M in fixes

Peter Luke: Candidates promise to fix Lansing's 'mess,' but Granholm didn't make it

Retailers fight to reduce swipe fees they must pay when customers use debit cards

House icon Conyers steers clear of his wife's troubles

Asian carp could decimate Great Lakes

Michigan budget cuts readied as a $500-million hit is expected

Michigan Fund Will Help Struggling Homeowners

Lawsuit over voter-purge ends; Michigan to stop programs

Michigan: US Relaxes Rules for Refugees

Granholm says farewell at Mackinac

Michigan's punitive fees hit those who can least afford them

Time running out to stop Asian carp

Michigan lawmakers to stop shifting education funds, find solutions

Are Michigan voters angry enough to boot incumbents, political insiders?

Take a gubernatorial quiz and learn more about your candidates for governor

Why fewer teachers than expected took Michigan's early retirement incentive

Michigan birth rate down 21 percent since 2000

Texas' economic climate draws Michigan residents in droves

Seeking solutions to Michigan's woes, not more empty talk from politicians

State revenue fund deficit: $244M

Unpaid contractor doesn't care about Hangar42 Studios
tax credit controversy: 'We want to be paid'

Michigan may face $500M deficit

Regional leaders grade Granholm

Rep. Levin pushes to extend jobless benefits through end of year

Schools face 'huge challenge' for human resources,
doubt savings after Gov. Granholm signs teacher retirement incentive

Kalamazoo marijuana clinic expands to Grand Rapids:
Office here sees about 100 patients each week, doctor says

Hundreds line up for new jobs at Grand Rapids Meijer store

Bing: Detroit officials don't know how to stop wave of violence

Detroit students at bottom of national reading test scores

Obama is going to attend the commencement ceremony at Kalamazoo Central High School
But to shake hands with the president you will have to provide the following information to the Secret Service:
1.Full Name, 2.Birthdate, 3.Social Security Number, 4.Citizenship status
Where are all of the libs who came out with those "where are your papers" stuff after Arizona passed its law?

Lawmakers urge state to get tough on immigration laws

Grand Rapids Public Schools officials outline proposed changes to avoid possible state takeover

Detroit Public School budget worse than a year ago

Zeeland tells family to stop raising chickens

Faux prince arrested in New York on Michigan deadbeat charges

Report: 70% of Michigan fourth-graders don't read proficiently

Miss USA Rima Fakih: 'I didn't do anything wrong'

Progressives Behind New Michigan ‘Tea Party’

"Progressive" Campaigns Inc (PCI) Hired for Fake Tea Party Petition

Capitol protesters support Michigan immigration bill

Since court ruled homeless sex offenders don't have to register,
number claiming homelessness jumps 62 percent

3 Hutaree militia members ordered released on bond

Officials want Michigan student in custody in immigration protest

Granholm hails $836M fund for old GM sites

Foreclosures threaten Metro Detroit housing recovery

Budget experts predict Michigan's economy will deteriorate further

Tea Party ballot push called trick

Government 'fixes' make matters worse

What's wrong with this statement: Giving people free money to cover their home loans
is just one of the radical ways that four states -- Florida, Michigan, California and Arizona
plan to use $1.4 billion the Obama administration is sending their
way to help the unemployed and underwater avoid foreclosure.

Judge scolds Conyers in civil case

Conyers demands, wins new City of Detroit attorney to battle lawsuit

State House, Senate close to passing school retirement reform

Lawmakers seek to rid Michigan of speed traps

Program for black students violated state law

Michigan House OKs anti-bullying bill for schools

The Unemployment Hammock

Landscapers find workers choosing jobless pay

Court's 'rocket docket' draws fire

Backyard chicken coops gain popularity around Michigan

Grand Rapids property owners may face additional tax to cover street lighting

Hearing scheduled on proposed Grandville budget, property tax increase

The Good New For Western Michigan... ranks No. 10 in the country
for a 73.8 percent increase in the number of commuters using public transportation.

Teacher buyouts could prove to be too popular for Michigan schools

Lawmakers continue to dawdle as Michigan's roads crumble

Arizona immigration law inspires Michigan initiative

Work to start in months on home for homeless
 

 

Civilization Continues to Decline
in America's Most Liberal City

West Michigan residents offended by New York monastery's booklets, 'as bad as distributing pornography'

HIV-positive Clinton Twp. biter faces charge of bioterrorism

Mich. employees complain about legislative bill to cut benefits

Detroit pair charged with counterfeiting

Rep. Justin Amash proposes bills to reduce Michigan Business Tax, eliminate tax credits

Iraqi-Americans file fraud suit

DHS workers protest labor conditions

Fed court official seeks to correct prosecutors' claims in Hutaree case

Ex-inmate with bad gums can sue over no toothpaste

Granholm wades into pension fight

New Race to the Top plan emphasizes teacher training, union buy-in

Like his disgraced son, Bernard Kilpatrick lived large in Detroit

FriendsofKwame.com is shut down

Michigan optimistic about union support for Race to the Top funds

Ernie Harwell, legendary voice of the Detroit Tigers, dead at 92

Photos: Ernie Harwell - A Life In Baseball

Riddle found guilty in domestic case

Hackers may be targeting website launched today to support Kilpatrick

Detroit council: Bing's budget a 'slap in our face'

West Michigan voters say yes to new taxes

Grand Rapids voters approve income tax increase

Wyoming residents approve a millage proposal increase

Wyoming voters approve public safety tax

Kentwood tax increase turns out to be easy sell to voters

Zeeland voters approve taxes for schools

Grand Rapids school board incumbents ousted, teachers union claims victory

Full-time medical marijuana clinic set to open in Grand Rapids Township Wednesday

Gov. Granholm, spouse pay 43K in taxes for 2009

Watchdog group files FTC complaint against General Motors

Wyoming City Council considers smaller tax hike, separate from ballot issue

Grand Rapids schools could lose millions in federal funds unless dropout rate declines

Judge grants bond for Hutaree militia members

Hundreds say now is time to invest in Michigan roads

Walker City Commission approves rental fees for parks

Group opposed to Grand Rapids tax hike gathers to call for budget reforms

Stimulus funds renovate foreclosed homes in Wyoming, now city needs buyers

Charter schools could be forced to join state retirement system

Failed $2B Bloomfield Park project a monument to downturn

NHTSA probes sticky pedal problem in Dodge Caliber

Glenn Beckers, check out HuffPo, Obama urges at UofM

Obama attacks critics, says free speech dangerous to government

Obama tells U-M crowd: Serve community, country

Obama: socialist label is like comparing the gov’t to a “murderous regime”

Obama Wants To Silence His Opponents

Groups lobbying for campaign finance transparency
'disappointed' by Secretary of State's draft ruling

Palin thanks Michiganians for 'clinging to your guns and religion'

Michigan immigration rally held outside Obama speech

Palin says Republicans should have stayed in Michigan

Michigan to offer subsidized health coverage for uninsured

Granholm bans texting while driving

Aretha Franklin fails to pay tax bill

Kid Rock Country goes country to host CMT Awards

Teamsters campaign targets FedEx Express union status

Chemical runoff from Grand Rapids airport fills nearby creek with slime

Amway to close West Michigan plant, cut 100 jobs from local work force

Holland considers higher tax increase than originally proposed

Smoking ban takes into effect at 6 a.m. Saturday, but how is it going to be policed?

Why Oprah? State Sen. Buzz Thomas explains why Gov. Granholm will sign texting ban on TV

Former Detroit Schools officials, vendors indicted on $3M fraud, extortion charges

Detroit's restaurant scene mired in 'misery'

Reverends add to outcry over 'Dateline' report on Detroit

Michigan candidates has shot at Supreme Court

Fighting street violence in southeast Grand Rapids

Governor Granholm to sign 'no-texting' bill on the Oprah Winfrey Show

Senate rejects Granholm's university board picks

Michigan texting while driving ban clears hurdle

Two ex-Detroit school officials, vendors indicted in fraud

Bill proposed to outlaw speed traps

Bill aims to keep track of homeless sex offenders

'Dateline' woman: 'I don't feel he should recant nothin'

Ada Township balks at paying more for stepped up speeding enforcement:
'These guys need to just do their job'

West Michigan school leaders say state retirement incentive would cost local districts

Grand Rapids police chief warns of 'increased risk' if voters
reject tax increase, 20 officers are laid off

Budget proposal fails to gather support, Coopersville leaders seek more cuts

 

Levin's language hits the fan

See Grand Rapids' 'Plan B': Cuts to be made if income tax hike is rejected by voters

Grand Rapids City Commission recommends pay cut for mayor, officials

A not-so-happy birthday: Motorcyclist hits deer,
possibly breaks leg and is cited for just-expired tags

New tanning tax coming in July could doom business,
West Michigan salon owners warn

Public, students speak out against Grand Rapids schools'
online education, superintendent scales back plan

Detroit keeps Michigan high on national mortgage fraud list

Listing for Jack Kevorkian's 'Death Bus' removed from eBay

Many low-wage workers eligible for unemployment benefits aren't receiving them

Granholm's talk of wind-manufacturing industry in Michigan generates negative comments

Many speed limits set too low

Wanted: More parents for foster kids to ease the state shortage

Start of smoking bans doesn't snuff out debate

Lawsuit Filed Against Coca-Cola For Paw Paw Pollution

McCotter’s Plan to Expand DMCA-Style Take-Downs

Petition drive kicks off today to reform auto insurance

Granholm Says She's on Obama's Short List

Granholm: Wise to look off bench for high court

 

Granholm: Michigan has 'hit bottom'

Burdensome pension costs are lightning rod
for opponents of Grand Rapids' income tax proposal

Upset with micromanaging by City Council, Zeeland
BPW Board chairman and board member leave

Finance report details efforts to get tax increases
passed in Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood

Bay City approves bulletproof glass for utility staff

Schools and communities fight state on mandates

Dealers to Senate: Leave loans alone

Teamsters' membership falls 2.8%

Sen. Michael Bishop hopes to block Gov. Granholm appointments to university boards

Cox files appeal of ruling against DPS

State to recommend less than a year in jail for Kilpatrick

Monica Conyers enrolled at divinity school

Ex-DPS teacher on Supreme Court list

Unemployment rises in West Michigan during March

Michigan bill to ban texting while driving raises questions on cell phone, Internet use

Michigan House passes Rep. Brown's plan for $4.8 million in budget cuts

Gov. Jennifer Granholm: Michigan positioning itself as home to 'climate change solutions'

Kent County loses $1.2 billion in property values

Razing houses to curb crime: Detroit demolition
plan targets ugly behavior, not ugly homes

Jail, job loss loom for ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick in wake of probation violation

FBI racks up cases in 'target-rich' region

Granholm: All Supreme Court candidates 'sensitive to women's concerns'

Ex-Lion, money manager stole $3M from Detroit, Pontiac pensions, U.S. says

NAACP's Anthony: Lack of minorities in road jobs 'offensive'

Michigan House passes texting while driving ban

  

Rep. John Conyers wades into 'tea bagger' territory, says anger compromises rationality

Rep. John Conyers Hurls Vulgar Insult at Patriots

 

Granholm plans lose support

Gov. Jennifer Granholm: Michigan's dropout rate
declines as graduation requirements become more rigorous

Frustrated voters cut ties with Democrats and Republicans

Michigan Economic Growth Authority OKs background check policy

Kent Co. recognizes 'Victims' Rights Week' 

Where did $220,000 in Kilpatrick Civic Fund go?

Wyoming reconsiders including humans wearing costumes in sign ban

State budget problem is not just taxes, and it's not just spending

Former paramedic investigated for allegedly sexually
abusing Kentwood boy at Indiana motel

Sparta man accused of performing illegal circumcisions pleads guilty

Sex offender allegedly used alias to run youth football camp, abuse kids

Former deputy Holland city attorney will pay for sex scandal long after jail sentence

Hamilton Middle School teacher arraigned for indecent exposure
in classroom office, questioned about girl's underwear in trash

Judge scolds former Holland deputy city attorney for having sex
with woman in exchange for reduced charge

As Michigan grapples with budget deficit, should pensions take a hit?

Can Michigan afford generous tax exemptions for retirees?

Poll: Support dips for Granholm's retirement incentive plan

Granholm highlights Michigan's education policy

Granholm: I'll veto any budget that cuts education

Secret recording: Hutaree leader rehearses a speech

Tax Day protesters across Michigan slam government

Cops: MSU thong thief caught with 79 pairs of pilfered panties

CNN ranks Detroit among most dangerous cities in world

Tighter travel visa rules could crimp Michigan economy

Conyers keeps up fight to withdraw her guilty plea

Patterson retreats, won't sue over smoking ban

Granholm on Supreme Court short list, reports say

Ex-Michigan Gov. Engler buys Shiawassee County home

Michigan jobless rate unchanged in March at 14.1%

Unemployment climbs among black men even as nationwide jobless rates level off

Teachers union backs plan to extend stimulus by $23 billion to save school jobs

Dingle pleads no contest in crash that killed 4 teens

Prosecutors: Kilpatrick should be jailed

Legislation would allow intermediate school district
superintendents to lead member schools, too

Towing company sues WMU student over negative comments on Facebook page

Michigan housing assistance plan aims to help jobless avoid foreclosure

Michigan Supreme Court considers changes for providing
lawyers to poor criminal suspects

Council on American-Islamic Relations files
discrimination complaint against McDonald's

Grand Rapids City Commission extends medical marijuana moratorium

Grand Rapids to join battle against Consumers Energy request for rate hike

Hoekstra: Stupak made 'tragic mistake' backing Obama health reform;
voters should have right to recall congressional leaders

Report shows recession hitting West Michigan suburbs harder than in past

Low turnout and tough crowd as Grand Rapids leaders begin
town hall meetings on income tax increase request

Dingle pleads no contest in teens' death

Bing presents budget, says it's 'now or never' to save Detroit

Budget debates await returning Michigan lawmakers today

Michigan Walmarts & Rite-Aids now swiping
Driver's License to buy Alcohol & Tobacco 

Grocery closings hit Detroit hard
First ObamaCare, Next ObamaFood

AAA: Michigan gas prices up 5.5 cents

Survey: Recovery to stay sluggish into 2011

Cyber school program reaches at-risk teens

Caledonia man charged with possession of child porn
after repairman allegedly found images on his computer

Muskegon woman pleads guilty to assaulting, urinating on Walmart guard

Libraries forced to reduce hours, services under state budget pressure

Bowling alley owners seek law for liability relief if smokers
slip wearing bowling shoes outside

Wyoming allows outdoor wood furnaces

Grandville budget talks set for April 19

Detroit teachers union heads to D.C. to rally for
public education, oppose Race to the Top

Granholm's name among those mentioned for Supreme Court seat

Hoekstra Leading Pack of Challengers in Michigan Gubernatorial Race

War necessary, Hutaree leader says

Sean Hannity fans thrilled by Fox News pundit's
West Michigan book signing, broadcast

Sean Hannity visits Grand Rapids

  

Rep. Bart Stupak challenger Dan Benishek gets air time on 'Hannity'

Supporters and foes react to Stupak's decision

Stupak at peace with health vote

Pete Hoekstra says he saw 'anger and frustration' with
Bart Stupak leading up to retirement

Tea Party target Bart Stupak won't seek re-election

Tea Party Express calls Michigan tour 'a victory lap'
following Bart Stupak's retirement

Pete Hoekstra says he saw 'anger and frustration'
 with Bart Stupak leading up to retirement

Andy Dillon campaigning for Michigan Governor's seat:
The state must face tax increases

Muslim scholar to talk about jihad in Livonia

Kentwood Deficit Higher Than Anticipated

Letter admits 'many millions' owed by Bing company

Lawsuit filed on behalf of homeless sex offenders seeking shelter in Grand Rapids

Tea Party of West Michigan launches petition against health care reform

Elect the next U.S. president by counting popular vote

Tea Party Express prepares for anti-Stupak rallies

Stupak: I'm not ready to quit yet

Initial jobless claims increase unexpectedly

Recovery could skip Michigan!

What do Warren Buffett and Fred Meijer have in common?

In rush to raze eyesores, a bungle by city officials

Zeeland puts 48 hour limit on utility trailers, wagons in front yards

Plainfield Township to cover costs of defending Supervisor George Meek
in lawsuit for alleged Open Meeting Act violations

GRPS Takes Zero Tolerance Approach To Bullies

Auto insurance going up for Michigan drivers
The rate hike can be blamed on the Michigan Catastrophic Claim Association.
Michigan is the only state that has a catastrophic claim fund.

Tea Party activists tap into Michigan's anti-tax spirit

Michigan Welfare caseloads rise, cause frustration

Police support texting-while-driving ban, but admit enforcement will be tricky

Cloud of confusion envelops Michigan smoking ban

Low-income Michigan families can apply for free cell phones

Detroit needs drastic change to avoid bankruptcy, report says

Granholm among governors to receive threatening letter

State pay issue will get worse

Detroit demolitions hit a snag, may resume today

Will Hutaree militia suspects be released? Judge's ruling expected

Michigan, Ohio governors make census wager

Michigan Swears In First Openly Gay Student President

February unemployment at 12.4 percent in Grand Rapids area

Ethics probe sought on Stupak, others linked to C Street house

Granholm: Not returning census costs state $10,000 a head

Will Hoffa mystery be buried with Giants Stadium?

3,000 buildings to be torn down

Michigan motorists get $18 insurance hike

State court to weigh Cox's removal from case

Mike Cox vows to continue health care lawsuit 'on behalf of the people of Michigan

Michigan county clerks' policies on marriage licenses for illegal immigrants vary

Gov. Granholm Mich. signs bill on park admission fees

Granholm preps state for federal health law

Former DPS official loses job offer

Suppliers sue Detroit Mayor Bing's companies over unpaid bills

Pension control bill opposed by Detroit council

Schools allow ads to raise revenue

Tea party shows clout of grassroots networks

Kent County Clerk sued over failing to
grant marriage licenses to illegal immigrants

Poll: 'Undecided' beats top Democrats for Michigan governor

Grand Rapids to open its first medical marijuana clinic

Michigan roads second worst in country

Council hears protest over Bing's overhaul of Detroit pension funds

Crooks in DPS robbing children

Most Michigan voters undecided about Democratic candidates for governor

Crowd divided on health care reforms

Corrections officers outraged after Ionia County colleague charged
with assaulting inmate during confrontation

WXMI's Michele DeSelms steps down from Fox 17's 10 p.m. newscast

Zeeland's ban on storing utility trailer, wagons in front yard advances

Some Wyoming school administrators might lose their jobs

Grand Rapids budget plan includes more job cuts even if voters approve tax increase

Plainfield Township leaders backpedal on controversial widening of
Belmont Avenue as angry residents speak out against project

Hutaree second-in-command asked friends for place to hide

Indictment: Militia members sought to 'levy war' against U.S.
PDF: Read the indictment against the militia members

UAW membership fell to 355,000 in '09

McCargo faces punishment for role in Kilpatrick text message scandal

Michigan identity theft suspects targeting Meijer customers
are linked to Russian crime ring

Gov. Jennifer Granholm makes flurry of appointments to
state universities, including Grand Valley State

Gov. Jennifer Granholm defends sales tax expansion on MSNBC

Granholm: Sales tax on services needed to bolster education

States To Tax Shoe Shines, Haircuts, Other Services In Desperate Hunt For Cash

Jackson reaches out to Metro Detroit Muslims

FBI agents conduct raids in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana

Seven arrested in FBI raids linked to Christian militia group

Gov. offers to defend health reform

Health care reform celebrated

Mich. governor sees diversified economy as legacy

FBI investigates ex-risk manager for DPS; district sues to get money

Property owners appeal for cuts in property taxes

Kilpatrick works for you, but she touts herself on your dime

Michigan's population shift

Geely to buy Volvo from Ford for $1.8 billion

Yooper Anger Both Ways Over Stupak's 'Yes' Vote

Southeast Michigan to get about $200000 to improve shorelines, coastal areas

Michigan briefcase: Low-income residents can get free phone and minutes

States Seeking Cash Hope to Expand Taxes to Services

Granholm offers to defend bills

State providers brace for health care changes

Push is on to count area's homeless

Dingell chat on health bills heats up online

Granholm, Cox tussel over Michigan's stand on health care reform

Wary Michigan residents say census treads on privacy

Michigan representatives face more threats

Texting while driving would be a primary offense under
new bill passed by Michigan Senate

Granholm faults Cox for fighting health bill

Pure Michigan ad funding plan stalls

Karmanos, Cheeks Kilpatrick testify before grand jury

More bodies unclaimed as times get tougher

Beatty got $100K from Kilpatrick civic fund

Michigan lawmakers consider penalties for school districts with big savings

Fieger may run for Michigan governor

 

Rep. John Dingell (D-MI), It's taken a long time to 'control the people'

 

 

Michigan's Rep. Thaddeus McCotter defrocks Dear Leader on ObamaCare in a floor speech that is as eloquent as it is accurate.

Detroit Free Press Columnist Not Interested in Reality-Based Commentary

Stupak's Fig Leaf Blows Away in the Wind

Granholm won't let MEDC chief quit after scandal

Michigan lawmakers approve school reform funding

Michigan ready to release latest unemployment rate

Company to hand out unscented deodorant to Detroit workers

Official: DPS fraud reports increasing

Inspector general: Indictment coming for DPS fraud

Staff fighting Robert Bobb's plan for DPS

State House Republicans propose budget cuts that hit large,
urban school districts like Grand Rapids

Granholm orders background checks for business tax break recipients

Stupak denies trading health care vote for airport grants

Unionized state workers protest Granholm's retirement proposal

Farmland preservation is controversial tool in stopping urban sprawl

Inspector general: Indictment coming for DPS fraud

Michigan request to close canals to carp denied

DPS board asks for injunction against Bobb plan

GOP budget: $800M in cuts, no sales tax hike

U.S. cuts compensation to top GM execs, slashes GMAC stock grants

Cox: U.S. House must record health-care vote

Michigan's Dingbat Governor Taken in by Scam Artist

State panels to probe embezzler's $9M tax break

Embezzler faces 10 violations

Stupak: Abortion funding kills 'yes' votes on health overhaul

Unions endorse Grand Rapids income-tax hike

Public meetings will address 'hostile environment' in DPS

3 SE Michigan counties see rise in jobless rates

A Michigan no-meat day? Dairy farmers have a cow

Judge says Conyers indigent, assigns her tax-funded lawyer

Granholm urges speed on plan to spur public employee retirements

A flood of underwater homeowners walk away

UNREGULATED IN MICHIGAN: Loan-workout companies
offer advice for a price

LENDERS CRACK DOWN: Mortgage, tax bills ultimately
come back to haunt walkaways

Schools offering money-back guarantees on jobs quality of training

From the comments: Gov. Jennifer Granholm's budget proposals

Michigan 6-Year-Old Suspended From School for Making Gun With Hand

Bullied student awarded $800,000

Granholm rips legislators who denied money for school changes

Why Detroit School Kids Not Read Good

Another symptom of the problem: Detroit school
board President Otis Mathis can't write (seriously!)

Obama Causes Welfare Chaos In Detroit

Michigan Senators testify for small business aid

DDOT test-drive ends in a pedestrian's death

The Rapid revives proposal for high-speed Silver Line Bus on
Division Avenue in Grand Rapids after major cost cutting

Nightclub owner facing challenge to keep liquor license
outraged over Grand Rapids Police 'lie' about number of incidents

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Gov. Jennifer Granholm says she will shut down government to preserve school funding

Bing on unions: 'Either they can't read, they can't add or they can't comprehend'

Granholm pooh-poohs concern over dual allegiances

Fifth Third Bank employee accused of embezzling $950,000 over five years

Detroit passes new rules on strip clubs

DPS principal, bookkeeper accused of misusing school mon

Michigan gas prices up 8.1 cents

Granholm says Congress must extend unemployment help

Retooling Michigan: The monster that's keeping jobs from coming to our state

Hundreds mob City Hall to talk strip clubs

Judge to hold hearing after Kilpatrick falls short on restitution

Lawmakers need to bring state spending in line before raising taxes

Bypass legislators with sales tax plan

Expiring Small Business Administration loan breaks would be bad for Michigan business

 

Slowed the trajectory of job loss?! WTF!

Feds have evidence Kilpatrick took bribes

TUG-OF-WAR IN LANSING: More talk, still no action on budget

Liquor flows in abundance despite population decline

Some say add more booze and cities lose

Two passengers flee after fatal crash with police cruiser
on Cherry Street SW in Grand Rapids

Security guard stabbed in chest at Van Andel Arena

Don't Wanna Work? Can't pay your mortgage? NO PROBLEM!

Rethinking Housing Aid

Granholm orders new office to fight health fraud

Granholm to push health care, job aid at governors' meeting

Tax credit could affect thousands in West Michigan

Pugh defends waiting to report car crash

Kilpatrick payment falls short

Jail possible for Kilpatrick

John Conyers plans to run again for Congress

John Dingell running for re-election

GM's Whitacre in line for $9 million pay package

Feud over Friday layoffs heats up

Rapper in flap with Michigan native Mitt Romney

Survey finds third of Detroit lots vacant

GVSU president says Lansing has moral, constitutional requirements
to fund higher education, lawmakers disagree

DTE Energy, MichCon suspend energy-saving rebates,
but customers still pay surcharge

Biden defends federal stimulus in Michigan speech

Judge rejects Kilpatrick bid to avoid $79,000 restitution payment

Ford to eliminate 900 jobs in Flat Rock

Man pulled off Lansing flight

Knack's lead singer Doug Fieger dies at 57

Granholm pushes service tax plan, with exemptions

CyberSurvey: Do you support the governor's tax proposal?

Service-tax list

Doctors decry Granholm's tax proposal to target their income

Students criticize new Michigan Promise tax credit

Granholm's budget could extend Michigan's 'Lost Decade'

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing seeking $500M-$1B in federal help

Grand Rapids attorney with ties to President Obama
considers run for Vern Ehlers seat in Congress

24 lawsuits brought by one man in Michigan Courts.
Trial lawyers make their political donations almost 100% to Democrats ...
and Democrats are the principal opponent of tort reform.

Gov. Granholm releases prisoners at record rate

Violent felons whose terms were commuted by Granholm

Violent felons whose terms were commuted by Granholm

Attack Ads Begin For Mich. Governor Race

Anti-violence group funds processing of untested rape
kits at Detroit crime lab

Commentary: What did John Conyers know?

Taxpayers will be tapped to cover state shortfall
and federal spending spree

Asian Carp Threat Prompts Protest Near Lake Michigan Shore

After Major Backlash; MSU To Keep Logo

The Wackiness of Michigan Democrat Politicos

Rep. Conyers hosting $5,000 Super Bowl party

Report shows hunger skyrocketing across Michigan

What Michigan needs to hear from Granholm on Wednesday

DeDan Milton pleads guilty in bribery case

Hordes of Ravenous Carp Move Toward Lake Michigan

Stephen Henderson: Finally Granholm steps up

Protesters gear up for Granholm's annual address

FBI sting yields tapes on alleged city bribes

MI poll: Obama, Granholm get negative job ratings

Michigan Governor's race- GOP poll
 


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