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Bill helps Michigan schools with too many snow days
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Students in many school districts across Michigan who rejoiced at the news of repeated snow days now must sweat out an extended stay in the classroom. A bill approved 34-1 Thursday by the state Senate would let schools...
Tags: Family
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With a population of 658, Snyder clears way for recently-endangered wolves to be hunted
Additional information from WSBT-TVTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder signed a bill Wednesday that takes the decision to hunt or not hunt wolves out of voters' hands. It clears the way to schedule Michigan's first gray wolf hunting season since the animal was driven to...Tags: Natural Resource Industry, Energy Resources, Wildlife, Environmental Issues, Hunting
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Gov. talks schools, right-to-work
The Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich.Gov. Rick Snyder said he didn't know about a secretive education reform work group that included state employees until after news reports of its existence surfaced. The self-dubbed "skunk works" group included top Snyder aides, business officials from...Tags: Government, Health Insurance, Labor Legislation, Students, Politics
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Old Mission wineries lauded by Snyder
The Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich.Gov. Rick Snyder honored Old Mission Peninsula wineries for unanimously participating in a voluntary state program that shows they're minimizing agricultural pollution and complying with environmental regulations. Snyder on Friday attended a media event...Tags: Beverage Industry, Petroleum Industry, Consumer Goods Industries, Human Interest
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Wolf hunt opponents: Legislation an attempt to suppress voice of the people
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Republican-led state Senate approved legislation Thursday that could block a group's effort to ban wolf hunting in Michigan and make hunting and fishing rights a part of the state constitution. Wolves were taken off the...
Tags: Natural Resource Industry, Energy Resources, Wildlife, Environmental Issues, Hunting
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Lawmakers: Education Achievement Authority security officers lack training
Detroit Free PressFlanked by parents and security officers, two local lawmakers today accused the state's school reform district of hiring a security firm that does not train its officers, contributing to increased reports of violence in the system. Democratic state...Tags: Justice System, Media Industry, Eastern Michigan University, First Aid, Students
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Senate passes bill to bypass wolf hunt referendum
LANSING (AP) -- The Republican-led state Senate approved legislation Thursday that could block a group's effort to ban wolf hunting in Michigan and make hunting and fishing rights a part of the state constitution. Legislation passed on a 25 to 11 party...
Tags: Natural Resource Industry, Energy Resources, Wildlife, Environmental Issues, Hunting
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BRIEF: NMC to offer a bachelor's degree this fall
The Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich.Northwestern Michigan College plans to offer a bachelor of science degree in maritime studies this fall, making it among the first community colleges in the state to offer a four-year degree. "It's a huge deal," said Marguerite Cotto, NMC's vice...Tags: Science and Technology, Michigan Legislature, Colleges and Universities
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Michigan Legislature starts passing budget plans
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Lawmakers began setting the table Wednesday for how to spend $49 billion in the next Michigan budget, with big disputes to be resolved next month over expanding Medicaid, boosting road maintenance, giving tax credits for movie-...Tags: Regional Authority, Health Insurance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Michigan Legislature, Parties and Movements
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Michigan school chief to lead education work group
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's public education chief said Wednesday that he will oversee a public work group aimed at developing ways to better integrate technology into the education system after the state came under fire for participating in...
Tags: Government, Education, Politics, The Detroit News
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Detroit to lose federal money for buses while suburbs gain
Detroit Free PressDetroit stands to lose $7 million in federal transit funding to the suburbs this coming fiscal year, thinning out an already shoestring budget for the city's transportation department. For decades, the city has gotten the bulk of federal funding for...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Politics, Local Government, Detroit Free Press, Freedom of the Press
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Michigan Legislature to start passing budget plans
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan lawmakers are poised to take significant steps forward in passing the next state budget. The Republican-controlled House on Wednesday is planning to approve its entire spending plan for state government along with...
Tags: Health Insurance, Michigan Legislature
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