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New leaders at the Capitol

Lawmakers at the state Capitol continued to choose legislative leaders yesterday. In the Senate: Republican state Senator Randy Richardville of Monroe was elected as the next Senate Majority Leader....

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Stabenow to chair U.S. Senate committee

Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow is set to chair the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. Stabenow takes over the position from Democratic Senator Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas....

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Lawmakers begin new legislative session

Michigan lawmakers return to the state Capitol today for the first day of the 2011-2012 legislative session . Lawmakers will be sworn-in and adopt rules, including a dress code. As the Associated Press...

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A Stabenow/Anuzis matchup for MI Senate?

Former Michigan Republican Party chairman Saul Anuzis says he is considering a run against Michigans Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow in 2012. Senator Stabenow was elected to a second term by...

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State Senate passes item-pricing repeal

Michigans law requiring individual price tags for most retail items appears headed for extinction , the Associated Press reports. The state House has already approved the bill, so the measure could...

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Hoekstra says he'll decide Senate run within 2 weeks

Former West Michigan Congressman Pete Hoekstra says he will decide within the next two weeks whether to launch a 2012 Senate run, the Grand Rapids Press reports . The U.S. Senate seat is currently held...

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What’s Wrong With the Democrats

A lot of people are uneasy about Governor Rick Snyders proposal to cut aid to education at all levels in order to balance the budget and give business a huge tax break. Even some of those in favor of...

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Senator Levin restates support for U.S. military action in Libya

Michigan Senator Carl Levin (D), along with Arizona Senator John McCain (R), made opening statements this morning before the Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing on Posture of U.S. European Command...

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Levin will continue to co-chair Senate Great Lakes task force

Michigan Democratic Senator Carl Levin and Senator Mark Kirk , an Illinois Republican, will co-chair the U.S. Senates Great Lakes Task Force for the next two years, the Associated Press reports. Levin...

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Sen. Stabenow has $3 million for re-election bid

Michigans Democratic Senator Debbie Stabeow has $3 million on hand for her 2012 re-election bid, according to the Associated Press. From the AP: The Associated Press on Wednesday obtained a copy of the...

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Land won't run for Senate in 2012

Terri Lynn Land, Michigans former Secretary of State, has decided she will not run for the U.S. Senate in 2012. Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow is up for reelection next year. The Associated Press...

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Ethanol subsidies put to test again in Senate

Subsidies for ethanol are being put to the test again in the Senate as budget cutters try to demonstrate a growing appetite in Congress to end special interest tax breaks to help reduce government...

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Republicans and Michigan Senate races (audio)

Historically, Republicans havent fared particularly well in Michigan Senate races. Theyve lost 10 out of 11 races in the last 40 years. To give us a historical perspective we turn to Michigan Radios...

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Hoekstra concedes, offers Stabenow help in solving nation's problems

Former Congressman Pete Hoekstra thanked his supporters in West Michigan before conceding defeat in the U.S. Senate race Tuesday night. The race between incumbent Senator Debbie Stabenow and Hoekstra...

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The effort to derail 'Biodiversity Stewardship Areas' in Michigan

Should the Michigan Department of Natural Resources have the power to set aside an area of land specifically to maintain biological diversity? It means protecting the variety of plants and animals...

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Following the money for Michigan Reps on Capitol Hill

Keeping an eye on the money in politics, Michigan’s U.S. Representatives have filed their first quarter contributions to the Federal Election Commission this week. According to the Michigan Campaign...

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Big budget process predicted to be a "pain"

State lawmakers are waist-deep in the big budget process. The mission is to iron out the differences in what the governor wants and what the House and Senate are willing to give. It's looking like many...

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Tax credit on school supplies proposed in Michigan Senate

A new bill in the state Legislature aims to make school supplies more affordable. The legislation would give taxpayers a credit of up to $1,000 for qualified purchases of school supplies. Materials...

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Abortion coercion bills clear Michigan Senate

The Republican-led Michigan Senate has voted to make it a crime to coerce a woman to have an abortion against her will. The legislation would prohibit stalking or assaulting a pregnant woman or anyone...

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Senate bill would lower minimum wage for young adults

A bill is being considered by the Michigan Senate that would lower the minimum wage for young adults. Senate Bill 250 would allow people under 20 to be paid 85% of the state minimum wage or the federal...

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