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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The Michigan Legislature has approved changes to the state's fireworks law

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Michigan legislators pass bill that includes a one-time fund to fix deteriorating roads

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Michigan is looking at revoking liquor and lottery licenses for businesses that allow those items to be purchased with Bridge Cards

Friday, March 22, 2013  A proposed law traveling through the Michigan legislature would require more people to report sexual assault, including teachers and members of the clergy

Monday, December 17, 2012  Michigan lawmakers are carefully reviewing legislation to allow concealed weapons in churches and schools with extra training

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  A top union official has vowed to wage "war" against Michigan legislatures who worked quickly to move right-to-work legislation along

Thursday, September 13, 2012  The Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation to require classrooms to have a flag and provide students with an opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  The Marquette County Board is trying to organize a meeting to hash out the details of the mining severance tax proposal

Friday, December 02, 2011  A proposed bill could end Michigan's no fault auto insurance

Thursday, September 01, 2011  Another development in the legal battle to keep a controversial rock quarry closed down in Portage Township

Thursday, June 23, 2011  Only legislators who had served prior to 2007 and served at least six years would qualify for the benefits

Thursday, June 23, 2011  Senator Tom Casperson is sponsoring the bill and took part in a committee hearing on the bill, but the Senate did not take action on it

Thursday, June 23, 2011  A new bill would essentially override the court's decision and allow Valley View Quarry to open again

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  The picketers held signs that expressed their support for what they call "bully breeds," not just pit bulls, but other breeds like Rottweilers and German shepherds

Thursday, May 26, 2011  The Senate approved the final two-bill package Thursday by votes of 27-17 and 23-15; the House approved the measures earlier in the afternoon