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Mich. Lawmakers, Snyder Differ On Saving For Later
The GOP-led Senate is preparing to approve a budget without extra money in the rainy day fund, which at $505 million is the healthiest it has been in a dozen years.
Mich. Senate Rejects Partnering On Health Exchange
It was the last day to act before lawmakers take a two-week break.
GOP To Introduce Right-To-Work Bills With Snyder’s Support
It appears certain that so-called “right-to-work” legislation will be introduced in Michigan on Thursday.
Michigan Senate Approves Overhaul Of Blue Cross
The Michigan Senate has approved a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan overhaul that supporters say levels the playing field among health insurers and critics argue doesn’t adequately protect elderly and vulnerable residents.
Bill Lets Multistate Lottery Winners Remain Anonymous
The bill, passed by the Senate on Tuesday, would prohibit the disclosure unless the winner agrees to it in writing.
Bill Lets Multistate Lottery Winners Keep Mum
If legislation working its way through the Michigan Senate had been law last month, the world might never know the name and face of Donald Lawson of Lapeer, who claimed his prize for winning the $337 million in the Powerball lottery game.
Senate Passes Bill Aimed At Habitual Offenders
The Michigan Senate has passed legislation requiring prison sentences of at least 25 years for people convicted of three or more serious violent crimes who commit one more.
Grand Jury Sought In Mich. Lawmaker’s Party Switch
The Democratic leader in the Michigan Senate is asking that a one-person grand jury be appointed to decide whether to charge anyone with crimes stemming from a fellow lawmaker’s last-minute switch to the Republican Party.
Metro Detroit Voters Head To Polls For State’s Primary Election
Voters across Metro Detroit are heading to the polls Tuesday to voice their choice in Michigan’s primary elections.
GOP Senate Race, House Contests Top Michigan Primary
Michigan voters will choose a Republican to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and could change history by dropping one or both of the state’s two black congressmen in Tuesday’s primary election.
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