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Event To Highlight 50 Career Of Congressman John Conyers

The Reverend Jesse Jackson will deliver the keynote address Sunday night at a gala to honor U.S. Congressman John Conyers.

WWJ Newsradio 950–8 hours ago

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Mich. Senate Votes To Extend Health Claims Tax

A continuation of a 1 percent tax on health insurance claims passed the state Senate Thursday, but yet to be resolved is how to ensure the levy brings in enough revenue for Medicaid, which serves 1.9 million low-income Michigan residents.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/18

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Mich. Governor Signs ‘Snow Day’ Legislation

Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation that will allow schools with too many snow days to avoid having to schedule extra days in June.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/18

Roy Roberts (WWJ Photo/Vickie Thomas)

Detroit Schools Manager To Stay On For Awhile

Gov. Rick Snyder says the state-appointed emergency manager for Detroit’s public schools has decided to postpone his plans to step down by up to six months.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/15

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Snyder Signs Bills For Veterans Driver’s Licenses

Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation to allow Michigan veterans to get a special designation on their driver’s license or state ID card.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/15

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing announces he will not run for re-election. (credit: George Fox/CBS Detroit)

Dave Bing Opts Out Of Mayor’s Race, Says He ‘Prepared Runway’ For Next Administration

Bing added he’s forming a committee to explore other opportunities, including running for Wayne County executive.

CBS Detroit–2013/05/14

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