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State of Michigan News
Retooling Michigan: Fighting for unemployment after an on the job injuryAs Michigan attempts to retool how the state works, the first priority is putting people to work.
Bernero announces gubernatorial candidacy on Web siteLansing Mayor Virg Bernero, who is scheduled to attend three events across the state Monday discussing whether he will run for governor -- will enter the race, according to his Web site.
Congressman Hoekstra joins fight against Asian CarpHolland Congressman Pete Hoekstra wants to make the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in charge of the fight to keep the invasive Asian Carp out of Lake Michigan.
Bernero to announce plans for governor's run in Grand RapidsThe wide-open Democratic race for governor could get another entrant Monday when Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero announces his intentions at a Grand Rapids news conference. Extended unemployment benefits to expire at the end of FebruaryAbout 290,000 people who are unemployed in Michigan may soon face even more uncertainty. Some extended unemployment benefits are set to expire.
Update: Granholm tours Holland company, pushes diversified economyMichigan continues to lead the nation in unemployment, but lawmakers are working to create jobs in new, emerging fields.
Retooling Michigan: A Twin Lake family's unemployment storyThroughout the month of February, we're taking a closer look at the impact the economy has had on the people and places of West Michigan.
Retooling Michigan: A historical perspectiveBill Ballenger of Inside Michigan Politics talks about ways to Retool Michigan.
Granholm to OK higher bond limit for Michigan citiesThe Michigan Legislature has voted to increase the cap for cities issuing fiscal stabilization bonds as a way to help Detroit out of a massive budget deficit.
Michigan renews push to close Chicago ship locks to keep Asian carp awayMichigan wants the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider its refusal to close Chicago-area shipping locks in hopes of keeping Asian carp out of the Great Lakes.
Bill would let college students postpone jury dutyCollege students would be able to postpone jury duty in Michigan under legislation introduced by a state lawmaker.
Governor Granholm focuses on jobs in final State of the State speechGov. Jennifer Granholm has rolled out proposals to help small businesses, encourage entrepreneurs and teach unskilled workers how to read and write in her eighth and final State of the State address.
Text of Governor Granholm's State of the State AddressText of Gov. Jennifer Granholm's State of the State speech
The Granholm Legacy - Job LossesAs Governor Granholm prepares for her final state of the state address tonight, she will likely best be remembered for a line she delivered in her 2006 state of the state address. She said then:"In five years, you're going to be blown away by the strength and diversity of Michigan's transformed economy." |
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