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Commentary: Remember Virg Bernero?
Everyone knows, of course, that Rick Snyder was elected governor three years ago.
A Libertarian Turn on Marijuana Legalization, Same-Sex Marriage and Gun Rights
Are Americans becoming more libertarian on cultural issues? I see evidence that they are, in poll findings and election results on three unrelated issues -- marijuana legalization, same-sex marriage and gun rights.
Granholm tells Ark. Dems to set sights on 2014
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm told Arkansas Democrats on Saturday that next year's election will give them a chance to highlight the differences between their party and the tea party conservatives in the GOP.
Michigan Production Alliance re-launches Capture Main Street Michigan
The Michigan Production Alliance is looking for photos of your Michigan home town and city A trade organization, the MPA seeks to encourage a more stable financial environment for Michigan film and video production companies, freelancers and support services.
Saturday: TobyMac, South Main Vintage Market and more
This year's Jefferson-Jackson Dinner features keynote speaker Gov. Jennifer Granholm of Michigan, Statehouse Convention Center, 7 p.m. Vintage goods buffs will want to head on over to the first South Main Vintage Market , which will have vintage and antique goods for sale, The Bernice Garden, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Gov. Snyder celebrates his ability to follow Michigan's Constitution
So the state has had a "balanced budget" since 1964, maybe longer. Way more than three years in a row.
State lawmakers a step closer to approving Medicaid expansion, overhaul
The chamber of Michigan's House of Representatives in Lansing. Leaders in the Michigan legislature and Governor Granholm are close to an agreement on the budget.
Mich. Dems To Ask For Gas Price Investigation
With gas prices in Michigan the highest in the continental United States, state House Democrats are calling for an investigation.
Michigan filmmakers breathe new life into small-town music venue
It was 2007 when then-Governor Jennifer Granholm launched Michigan's film incentive program.
Rick Haglund: Why do corporations move their headquarters? Don't blame the governor
Former Gov. Jennifer Granholm took flack when Comerica left the state. Think again why such corporate moves happen.
Michigan governor to speak at Arkansas Dems dinner
LITTLE ROCK, AR - Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm will be the guest speaker for the Arkansas Democratic Party's annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner this month.
Complete Streets Program: Good Law or Bureaucratic Overreach?
Gov. Rick Snyder recently fulfilled an obligation of his office by naming members of something called the "Complete Streets Advisory Council."
Letters: Readers discuss Wayne County, schools
Re: Nolan Finley's June 2 column, ' Wild offers new path for Wayne County ': The Democratic machine that gave us Ed McNamara, Jennifer Granholm, Kwame Kilpatrick and Bob Ficano has worn out its welcome.
Letter: GOP once opposed tax increases; now they can't tax us fast enough
Everything in their eyes was a tax increase -- classic obstructionists to any idea the Democrats put on the table.
Terri Lynn Land to seek U.S. Senate seat
Former Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land on Monday became the first Republican to jump into next year's U.S. Senate race, saying conservative leadership is needed in Congress as she hopes to replace longtime Democratic Sen.
Gov. Schauer: Granholm, Part 2
'Governor Snyder cut corporate taxes,' Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer told the Frank Beckmann Show at the Mackinac Policy Conference last week, arguing that One Tough Nerd's tax breaks have benefited wealthy special interests.
Snyder knows budget; time to lead
When he was campaigning for governor, Rick Snyder told our editorial board that although he was well trained in finance, he found the state's budget to be a Byzantine mess.
Political insider: Group's skunk mascot is scent-imental
The liberal group Progress Michigan is trying to keep alive the aroma of the formerly secret "skunk works" education work group, which some Gov.
Michigan Legislature approves $15.1B education budget
Lawmakers gave final approval to $15.1 billion in spending on K-12 schools, community colleges and public universities in the 2013-14 fiscal year but will wait until next week to adopt the rest of a new state budget that will total about $49 billion.
Feedback: Readers on Schauer's shot against Snyder
He has an uphill battle. Despite right-to-work, or perhaps because of it, Michigan's economy has done nothing but improve under Snyder.