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Michigan state troopers rehired as of Nov. 16

Michigan state troopers rehired as of Nov. 16

The Michigan State Police is recalling 55 state troopers who had been laid off this summer to save money.

Mich. Supreme Court adopts disqualification rules

Mich. Supreme Court adopts disqualification rules

Michigan Supreme Court justices have adopted formal rules for stepping aside from cases if they have a conflict of interest.

Mich. schools might need to make up flu closings

Mich. schools might need to make up flu closings

The state has told school districts across Michigan they might need to hold classes on scheduled vacation days or extend the school year if swine flu forces them to close for too many days.

Mich. agriculture commissioner Byrum steps down

James Byrum has resigned from the Michigan Commission of Agriculture.

Mich. caseworkers afraid for lives due to delays

Mich. caseworkers afraid for lives due to delays

State social workers struggling with mounting welfare, food stamp and Medicaid caseloads are afraid for their lives after being assaulted by recipients frustrated with long lines and delays in aid.

Michigan holding off on recalling state troopers

Michigan holding off on recalling state troopers

About 55 laid-off state troopers who expected to be recalled now that the state budget is in place will stay off the job a little longer.

Chrysler set to unveil new streamlined logo

Chrysler set to unveil new streamlined logo

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Chrysler brand's new logo.

Court weighs liability of doctor in shooting

Court weighs liability of doctor in shooting

 More than ten years after an explosion of violence and death at the office of a Southfield psychiatrist, the Michigan Supreme Court today heard arguments about whether or not the estate of the slain psychiatrist is liable for injuries suffered by a patient when a former patient shot them both.

Legislature considers lifting yard waste ban

Legislature considers lifting yard waste ban

A bill making its way through the legislature would change Michigan's ban on yard waste in landfills.

Governor ready to wrap up action on 6 remaining budget bills

Governor ready to wrap up action on 6 remaining budget bills

Gov. Jennifer Granholm is getting ready to wrap up action on the six remaining budget bills on her desk.

Medicaid patients sue over Mich. dental care

Medicaid patients sue over Mich. dental care

A decision made earlier this year to end state support for dental services under Michigan's Medicaid program is being challenged in a federal class action, a lawyer representing patients said Thursday.

UPDATE: Venom flies in Lansing on budget

UPDATE: Venom flies in Lansing on budget

Senate Republicans will roll out a reform plan to cut the cost of state and local governments, probably by next week, Majority Leader Mike Bishop, R-Rochester, said today.

Michigan House passes bill to fund horse racing

Michigan House passes bill to fund horse racing

 The Michigan House has approved a bill that would restore some funding for the state's horse racing programs.

Michigan lawmaker diagnosed with blood disorder

Michigan lawmaker diagnosed with blood disorder

A Michigan lawmaker from the Jackson area has been diagnosed with a rare blood disorder.

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