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Sunday, February 10, 2013  A new tax on gasoline proposed by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder may pump state dollars from driver's pockets.

Monday, February 04, 2013  A Senate committee is expected to take up a bill this week that would expand DNA testing in Michigan.

Monday, December 31, 2012  If you're in Michigan and you are asked for your social networking login information, don't fall for it.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  For weeks, union groups and demonstrators crowded the Michigan state Capitol building to protest right to work legislation.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  The Republican-led Michigan House has approved a contentious right-to-work bill limiting unions' strength.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Thousands of protesters are expected to descend on the Michigan Capitol in downtown Lansing over right-to-work legislation on Tuesday.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  A Michigan lottery winner who was still on welfare is now charged with fraud.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  A state review team determined that a "severe financial emergency" exists in Detroit, meeting the criteria necessary for the state to appoint an emergency manager.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Legislation intended to clarify Michigan's law banning protests at funerals has been approved by Gov. Rick Snyder.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has announced plans to begin asking doctors, practicing in Michigan, to start monitoring the body weight of patients 18 and under.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  Michigan lawmakers are set to begin the formal process of resolving the differences between their various state budget proposals.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  The Monroe Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved the layoff of nearly 400 teachers and administrators Tuesday night. But that is not the reason community members and staff are upset. They are worried about the impact of Governor Rick Snyder's budget proposals.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff on state buildings and within the State Capitol Complex in honor of a state trooper who died in a rollover crash.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  Both Republican and Democratic state lawmakers said they found a lot to like about Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's first State of the State address.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  Gov. Rick Snyder says he wants to build a new bridge across the Detroit River from Michigan to Windsor, Ontario.