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Penalties for crime against women, children will be among toughest in U.S.
  • — November 05, 2009
School Aid deadline moved to June 1 to prevent future budget chaos
  • — November 05, 2009
Legislation helps ensure those who defend us have their vote counted
  • — November 04, 2009
Lawmakers put $52 million back into education
  • — October 29, 2009
Incentives vital to attracting 21st century job providers
  • — October 21, 2009
House passes plan to take advantage of federal stimulus funds
  • — October 14, 2009
Plan part of continuing campaign to crack down on elder abuse
  • — October 13, 2009
House plan will protect priorities that will turn Michigan's economy around
  • — October 09, 2009
Plan pays for vaccinations, x-rays, life-saving treatments
  • — October 07, 2009
Investments strengthen police and fire protection, Promise Scholarships, health care for kids, seniors
  • — October 06, 2009
Legislators' plan docks pay for not finishing state budget on time
  • — October 01, 2009
Bipartisan agreement supports their role in training workers for good-paying jobs
  • — September 23, 2009
Students from across Michigan descend on Capitol to save Promise Scholarship
  • — September 22, 2009
House Dems to fight for education, Medicaid, public safety
  • — September 17, 2009
House Dems will fight for vital programs as they move to pass deep cuts
  • — September 16, 2009
Tougher penalties, stronger protections give Mich. new weapon to fight fast-growing crime
  • — September 09, 2009
Credits anchor Michigan as leader in energy storage, create thousands of jobs
  • — September 02, 2009
Plan takes aim at financial exploitation, increases consumer protections
  • — August 26, 2009
100,000 workers to lose unemployment lifeline unless Senate acts
  • — August 24, 2009
Move brings Michigan's consumer protections in line with 46 other states
  • — August 19, 2009
Corporations, CEOs will be held accountable for unfair practices, legislators say
  • — August 14, 2009
Move will create Michigan jobs, help break dangerous addiction to foreign oil
  • — August 05, 2009
Lawmakers, coalition work to position state as new energy leader, create jobs
  • — July 27, 2009
Secret robocall smear tactics won't stop lawmakers from fighting for Michigan families
  • — July 21, 2009
Plan cracks down on companies that deny residents' legitimate claims
  • — July 13, 2009
Coulouris' plan, signed in May, will keep Michigan families in their homes
  • — July 02, 2009
Plan takes aim at financial exploitation, increases consumer protections
  • — June 29, 2009
Legislation promotes schools that prepare students for 21st century jobs
  • — June 25, 2009
Plan targets discrimination by insurance companies
  • — June 24, 2009
Ongoing improvements have saved taxpayers $1.2 million
  • — June 24, 2009
House Democrats send stronger plan back to Senate for action
  • — June 18, 2009
Lawmaker acts quickly to protect high-quality jobs at Duncan Aviation
  • — June 17, 2009
Plan protects voters from anonymous calls, increases transparency in campaigns
  • — June 16, 2009
Lawmakers say Michigan can no longer afford to be a donor state
  • — June 05, 2009
Plan protects health of Michigan families
  • — May 26, 2009
Lawmakers cite dramatic rise in hate crimes in demanding action
  • — May 20, 2009
Legislation will promote green chemical technology, diversify economy
  • — May 19, 2009
House Dems pass plan to crack down on dangerous children's products
  • — May 13, 2009
House passes plan to help homeowners, awaits action in the Senate
  • — May 13, 2009
Reforms would protect people by prohibiting insurers from jacking up rates on sick
  • — May 11, 2009
Plan leverages $138M in stimulus dollars to help workers hurt by down economy
  • — May 06, 2009
Lawmakers call on other states to pull investments from hedge funds
  • — April 30, 2009
Legislation aims to give more working residents opportunity to cast vote
  • — April 30, 2009
Legislation will encourage investment, development in low-income communities
  • — April 29, 2009
Lawmakers, families gather at Capitol to call for coverage of autism treatments
  • — April 28, 2009
House Dems target fair and equal pay, call for end to wage discrimination
  • — April 28, 2009
Legislation will protect residents, Great Lakes from toxic substance
  • — April 22, 2009
Legislation cracks down on manufacturers that produce toxic toys
  • — April 20, 2009
Move will save money, protect U.P. jobs, boost recycling
  • — April 20, 2009
Online petition urges Michigan families to join the fight for autistic kids
  • — April 08, 2009
Plan supports Michigan's hard-working families during tough economic times
  • — April 02, 2009
Federal stimulus funding will support critical programs in 10 state departments
  • — April 02, 2009
Lawmaker's plan adds known job-related cancers to the Worker's Compensation Act
  • — April 02, 2009
Plan to open state spending, MCCA to public scrutiny passes House
  • — April 01, 2009
Lawmakers call on Senate to take action on additional government reforms
  • — March 31, 2009
Lawmakers call on Senate to stand up for Michigan residents, vote to end immunity
  • — March 26, 2009
10 state departments will receive federal stimulus funding to support programs
  • — March 26, 2009
$250M in tax credits will encourage suppliers to consolidate in Michigan
  • — March 26, 2009
Much-needed state government reforms headed to Senate
  • — March 25, 2009
$635M investment will get residents back to work, fund road improvements
  • — March 18, 2009
House and Senate start drive to end drug industry immunity
  • — March 18, 2009
State waits for Senate to protect jobs for Michigan workers, taxpayer dollars
  • — March 12, 2009
Plan protects struggling homeowners who seek help to avoid foreclosure
  • — March 11, 2009
House passes bipartisan plan to create 21st century jobs, attract new businesses
  • — March 10, 2009
House Dems' plan rewards businesses that hire Michigan residents, cracks down on using tax dollars to provide jobs for undocumented workers
  • — March 09, 2009
Move comes in wake of U.S. Supreme Court ruling undercutting drug industry's immunity
  • — March 04, 2009
Move will build on existing credits to create 21st century jobs
  • — March 03, 2009
Speaker leading bipartisan effort to protect Michigan jobs
  • — February 24, 2009
Reforms take aim at special interests, financial disclosure, lawmakers who miss work
  • — February 23, 2009
Plan protects homeowners, property values by providing time to find solutions
  • — February 17, 2009
'Hire Michigan First' will boost economy, crack down on hiring illegal workers
  • — February 10, 2009
Dillon, Elsenheimer say lawmakers must share in sacrifice, help save state money
  • — February 04, 2009
Lawmakers say focus must be job creation, boosting economy, bipartisanship
  • — February 03, 2009
Plan will crack down on drivers with high BAC, require ignition interlock devices
  • — December 18, 2008
Individuals, groups could buy pre-paid tuition, state scholarships for local students
  • — December 02, 2008
Partnership between community colleges, employers would train workers for new jobs
  • — November 13, 2008
Plan to renovate and expand Cobo will save state millions
  • — November 13, 2008
Bipartisan pact will attract renewable energy industry, help businesses grow
  • — October 06, 2008
Plan will prevent property taxes from increasing when home values decrease
  • — October 01, 2008
Plan will help struggling homeowners facing foreclosures
  • — September 25, 2008
Legislator supports comprehensive approach to cutting dependence on foreign oil
  • — September 25, 2008
Plan preventing election fraud now heads to Senate
  • — September 24, 2008
Bipartisan pact will attract renewable energy industry, help businesses grow
  • — September 18, 2008
Plan will help speed up investigations, reimburse residents who get gouged
  • — September 17, 2008
Legislator says massive loss of income, jobs not justified by limited CWD situation
  • — September 17, 2008
House passes plan to broaden scope of donations to Michigan Education Trust
  • — September 11, 2008
Plan protects residents by strengthening Identity Protection Act
  • — September 10, 2008
Plan will restore integrity to Legislature and faith in government
  • — August 26, 2008
$15 million boost will train more workers, give community colleges more resources
  • — August 19, 2008
House passed legislator's plan to reward businesses that hire state workers in May
  • — August 13, 2008
Cities get boost to help fund public safety, other essential services
  • — July 23, 2008
Stronger renewable energy standard needed to attract global investors to state
  • — July 23, 2008
State's minimum wage increases, giving workers’ paychecks needed boost
  • — July 02, 2008
Plan slashes over $100 million in government spending, protects vital services
  • — June 28, 2008
Plan that will bring $1 billion investment heads to governor for her signature
  • — June 27, 2008
Plan will help create thousands of jobs for Michigan workers
  • — June 27, 2008
House passes final components of historic "Great Waters, Great Michigan" plan
  • — June 26, 2008
Plan will help victims receive compensation for costs of restoring their credit
  • — June 24, 2008
Today's action will effectively ban diversion of water outside the Great Lakes Basin
  • — June 24, 2008
Bipartisan plan protects water from overuse, encourages economic growth
  • — June 23, 2008
Home Loan Protection Act will safeguard Michigan homeowners
  • — June 19, 2008
Funding will help renovate, upgrade airports statewide
  • — June 11, 2008
Plan provides up to 59 weeks of federal payments for struggling Michigan workers
  • — June 10, 2008
All parts of "Great Waters, Great Michigan" plan now await action in Senate
  • — June 04, 2008
Plan to protect residents, workers from deadly secondhand smoke now heads to Senate
  • — May 29, 2008
Hundreds of projects will get Michigan back to work, boost local economies
  • — May 28, 2008
Plan will increase industry transparency and accountability
  • — May 23, 2008
Parts of "Great Waters, Great Michigan" plan now head to the Senate
  • — May 21, 2008
'Hire Michigan First' will boost economy, crack down on hiring illegal workers
  • — May 20, 2008
Plan also toughens standards for bottling water, increases fines for violators
  • — May 14, 2008
Plan will restore integrity to Legislature, residents' faith in government
  • — May 08, 2008
Hundreds of projects would get Michigan back to work, boost local economies
  • — April 30, 2008
Legislators to take public input on Carlyle's proposed nursing home buyout
  • — April 30, 2008
Renovations planned for Grand Valley State, Grand Rapids Community College
  • — April 29, 2008
Plan that cracks down on wage discrimination now heads to Senate
  • — April 24, 2008
Hundreds of projects will get Michigan back to work, boost local economies
  • — April 23, 2008
Comprehensive blueprint maps out secure future for Michigan workers, consumers
  • — April 17, 2008
Dems demand Senate action on House plan to repeal drug industry immunity
  • — April 16, 2008
Legislation will protect Michigan families from hidden fees charged by tax preparers
  • — April 11, 2008
Plan will create 1,400 jobs, $414.7 million in economic impact
  • — April 09, 2008
'Hire Michigan First' will help boost economy, capitalize on skills of our state's residents
  • — April 08, 2008
Latest victim is yet another citizen denied justice as leaders refuse to protect communities
  • — April 08, 2008
Garbage industry continues to trash Michigan at dirt cheap prices
  • — April 01, 2008
House plan would provide free tuition in areas with high poverty, unemployment
  • — March 27, 2008
Hammel's work sped up bipartisan approval to put more workers in good-paying jobs
  • — March 20, 2008
Plan will invest in arts and culture to promote vibrant communities
  • — March 19, 2008
Consumer protection package will eliminate credit scoring, increase accountability
  • — March 18, 2008
Incentives will make Michigan the go-to state for film production work
  • — March 12, 2008
House passed plan that slashes taxes on home sales nearly one year ago
  • — March 10, 2008
Incentives will make Michigan top filming location in the nation
  • — March 04, 2008
House Dems propose plan to make Michigan the "Hollywood of the Midwest"
  • — February 28, 2008
Proposed penalties will be among toughest in nation
  • — February 28, 2008
Online petition launched to urge Senate action
  • — February 25, 2008
Bill will require MCCA to comply with Open Meetings Act, add public members
  • — February 21, 2008
Bills require companies to improve efforts to avoid potentially deadly loss of power
  • — February 18, 2008
Bipartisan legislation also ensures illegal immigrants cannot obtain licenses
  • — February 14, 2008
Bipartisan package requires mortgage loan officers to register with state
  • — February 14, 2008
Representatives say decision will kill jobs, point to ACLU lawsuit
  • — February 13, 2008
Troops could terminate auto leases if called to active duty
  • — February 13, 2008
Plan cracks down on elder abuse, protects seniors from becoming victims
  • — February 11, 2008
Legislation also ensures illegal immigrants cannot obtain licenses
  • — February 07, 2008
DEQ: 29% of trash dumped in Michigan is from Canada, other states
  • — January 31, 2008
Bold plan will create jobs, promote renewable energy, move Michigan forward
  • — January 29, 2008
Eastpointe lawmaker's plan creates voluntary income tax checkoff box
  • — January 23, 2008
Plan to refinance debt cuts spending
  • — January 23, 2008
Making Michigan a great place to live, work and raise a family was priority one
  • — December 20, 2007
Michigan Promise Zone Act would designate areas statewide, ensure college access
  • — December 13, 2007
Money keeps life-saving 911 centers operating to respond to emergencies
  • — December 12, 2007
Plan to protect residents from secondhand smoke now heads to Senate for approval
  • — December 06, 2007
New program attacks problem of skyrocketing adjustable-rate loans
  • — December 04, 2007
Package requires businesses to quickly pull dangerous items off shelves
  • — December 03, 2007
Plan protects vital funding for schools, health care, police and fire protection
  • — December 01, 2007
Senate GOP vote jeopardizes funding for schools, health care, public safety
  • — November 20, 2007
If GOP-led Senate fails to act, 6% service tax expansion will go into effect on Dec. 1
  • — November 19, 2007
Legislator says report shows need for awareness, stronger laws to protect our health and safety
  • — November 09, 2007
Acting decisively to address business community's concerns, Democrats craft alternative
  • — November 09, 2007
Bills holding drug companies accountable sitting in Senate, denying residents millions
  • — November 09, 2007
Consumer protection package will eliminate credit scoring, increase accountability
  • — October 29, 2007
New program helping families avoid foreclosure will boost economy
  • — October 12, 2007
Lawmakers calls for override of President Bush's veto of the SCHIP program
  • — October 11, 2007
Bipartisan plan cracks down on repeat offenders, drivers with high BAC
  • — October 11, 2007
Program would provided funding to hire additional teachers, reduce class sizes
  • — October 08, 2007
New site is fully accessible to people with disabilities
  • — October 05, 2007
Solution protects schools, seniors, public safety; invests in Michigan's future
  • — October 01, 2007
Lawmakers working day and night to forge bipartisan budget solution
  • — September 28, 2007
Proposal a key part of comprehensive solution to fiscal crisis
  • — September 25, 2007
Plan would have protected schools, seniors, public safety, invested in Michigan's future
  • — September 21, 2007
House Speaker calls on Bishop to live up to promises, follow through on negotiations
  • — September 18, 2007
House rejects cuts that would gut education, health care, basic services
  • — September 15, 2007
House Dems say GOP refusal to act brings state closer to shutdown
  • — September 12, 2007
Home Loan Protection Act will protect Michigan homeowners
  • — August 31, 2007
'Hire Michigan First' plan rewards businesses that hire Michigan workers, cracks down on companies that exploit illegal workers
  • — August 13, 2007
Lawmakers call on Attorney General to investigate damages done by trucks
  • — August 03, 2007
Rail line, state must work together to protect jobs, uphold safety
  • — August 02, 2007
Decision prohibits citizens from holding companies that harm the environment accountable
  • — July 25, 2007
Budgets give agencies tools to protect Great Lakes, hunting lands
  • — July 25, 2007
House Democrats Pass Bills to Increase Voter Participation
  • — July 25, 2007
Plan calls for increase in efforts to halt violence, provide humanitarian relief to Darfur
  • — July 24, 2007
Lawmakers blast Senate for stonewalling tough anti-trash plan
  • — July 24, 2007
Plan cracks down on diversion, selling Michigan water for profit
  • — July 24, 2007
Package cracks down on diversion, selling Michigan water for profit
  • — July 02, 2007
Plan rewards job creation, attracts emerging industries
  • — June 28, 2007
Legislation establishes booster seat requirements, ensures federal funding
  • — June 27, 2007
Recent national recall of widely popular train set underscores need for action
  • — June 26, 2007
Committee will examine ways to shore up funding for retiree health care
  • — June 22, 2007
Lawmakers introduce the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
  • — June 19, 2007
Dillon calls on Senate for fast action to jumpstart economy
  • — June 15, 2007
Perpetrators now face more jail time, higher fines
  • — June 14, 2007
Manufacturers get 67 percent cut; commercial businesses get 23 percent cut
  • — June 14, 2007
Plan offers over $600M in tax credits, slashes Personal Property Tax
  • — June 14, 2007
Proposed penalties will be among toughest in nation
  • — June 13, 2007
Bills lower legal BAC limit for watercraft, ORVs
  • — June 13, 2007
Plan boosts renewable energy production and aids in fight against global warming
  • — June 11, 2007
Bipartisan effort will reduce crime, keep automobile insurance rates low
  • — June 06, 2007
Business leaders say House Democrats offer best plan to spur economy
  • — June 05, 2007
House action saves schools from $125 cut in per-pupil funding
  • — May 30, 2007
House action focuses on jumpstarting economy, putting people first
  • — May 30, 2007
Plan prevents government shutdown; protects schools, public safety
  • — May 25, 2007
House Dems pass other reforms, cap superintendent salaries
  • — May 24, 2007
Dillon calls on Senate for fast action to jumpstart economy
  • — May 23, 2007
Plan offers $700M in tax credits, slashes Personal Property Tax
  • — May 03, 2007
Plan puts Michigan job creators first, offers $700M in tax credits, slashes Personal Property Tax
  • — April 25, 2007
Lawmakers launch crackdown to ensure pay equity for all Michigan workers
  • — April 23, 2007
Dems raise dumping charge to attack economics of trash trade
  • — April 18, 2007
Plan protects health care, police & fire protection, job creation
  • — April 18, 2007
Lawmaker says MI taxpayers can't afford to offer a free ride
  • — April 16, 2007
Turnaround plan focuses on cuts, reforms, investments in education, health care
  • — April 05, 2007
Slash-and-burn budget strategy sends Michigan in wrong direction
  • — March 30, 2007
Dillon: Michigan must protect education, health care, job creation
  • — March 29, 2007
Lawmaker's plan gives state entrepreneurs tools to succeed
  • — March 26, 2007
Plan offers strategy to tap massive potential of Canadian, N. American trade
  • — March 23, 2007
Legislation will restore integrity to House, residents' faith in government
  • — March 22, 2007
State will partner with small businesses to give millions of Michigan workers access to a secure retirement; plan to get hearing this week
  • — March 19, 2007
Plan suspends 'pop-up tax' on home sales, protects homeowners in tough times
  • — March 12, 2007
Plan ends health care for life for lawmakers, cuts budget by over 5 percent
  • — March 05, 2007
Bills holding drug companies accountable head to Senate
  • — February 23, 2007
Bills will hold companies accountable for drugs that harm or kill
  • — February 14, 2007
Governor's former director of Cabinet Affairs is House Dems' top administrator for policy matters
  • — February 07, 2007
Speaker hails plan to invest in the citizens and create a highly skilled workforce
  • — February 06, 2007
Leading list of priorities: Affordable health care, education, alternative energy
  • — January 21, 2007
Dems focus on repealing drug industry immunity, banning landfill expansions
  • — January 10, 2007
Dillon sworn in as new Speaker of the House, promises an era of opportunity for all
  • — January 10, 2007
Plan would protect Michigan residents from dangerous prescription drugs
  • — December 11, 2006
Tobocman is new Majority Floor Leader; Sak is Speaker Pro Tem
  • — November 14, 2006
Dillon: New House will focus on jobs, strong schools, end to drug industry immunity
  • — November 14, 2006
Package increases weekly benefits, provides 13-week extension
  • — September 05, 2006
Districts to get more money after Dems fought off GOP raid on K-12 funding
  • — July 26, 2006
Plan will bring relief to motorists as gas prices continue to soar
  • — June 21, 2006
Landfill expansion means more Canadian and out-of-state trash
  • — June 13, 2006
Governor signs education law; raises academic standards
  • — April 20, 2006
Dems fight to stop water bottlers from selling Great Lakes Water for profit
  • — April 17, 2006
House Democrats criticize Republicans' inaction on tough anti-trash plan
  • — April 05, 2006
Insufficient inspections at border crossings leave state vulnerable to security risks
  • — March 31, 2006
Governor signs Minimum Wage Law, raises pay to $7.40 an hour
  • — March 28, 2006
Bill would require state to replace any public hunting land it sells off
  • — March 23, 2006
To protect consumers, Michigan joins other states in forcing drug companies to publicize results
  • — March 20, 2006
Dems renew fight against Canadian, out-of-state garbage, say Michigan should not wait for federal green light under new law
  • — March 13, 2006
House Democrats, public pressure successfully propel a plan to raise Michigan's wage to $7.40 an hour
  • — March 10, 2006
House Democrats, public pressure successfully propel a plan to raise Michigan's wage to $7.40 an hour
  • — March 09, 2006
House Dems blast Republicans for siding with powerful drug companies and refusing to protect victims
  • — March 08, 2006
In '25 to Life,' players kill law enforcement officers; national police group circulating petition for a boycott
  • — March 06, 2006
Dems call on Republicans to end stonewalling, fight Canadian, out-of-state trash
  • — March 01, 2006
Governor signs Great Lakes protection package, regulates large-scale withdrawals
  • — February 28, 2006
Republican bill aims to prevent tougher standards from being implemented
  • — January 17, 2006
Republicans allow trash landfills to expand again in 2006
  • — December 29, 2005
As session ends, Republican record in trash fight is clear: Do nothing
  • — December 14, 2005
Package increases weekly benefits, provides 13-week extension
  • — December 12, 2005
Dems: Republicans refuse to help working families
  • — December 04, 2005
Legislation protects workers, ends outrageous golden parachutes
  • — November 21, 2005
Granholm reaches deal with House, Senate leaders on job creation, tax cuts
  • — November 04, 2005
Will provide tuition funding for those who serve their country
  • — November 01, 2005
On eve of Nov. 1 deadline, Democrats blast Republican delay tactics as a treat for garbage lobby
  • — October 31, 2005
Legislative package takes on those who want to bottle up and ship water
  • — October 25, 2005
Legislation bans winter shut-offs, sets up emergency fund, strengthens heating assistance program and offers incentives for home winterization
  • — October 17, 2005
Legislation offers universal access to pre-school education, which paves the way to lifelong learning, higher earnings
  • — September 26, 2005
Public pressure forces GOP to relent; saves U.P. jobs
  • — September 21, 2005
Democrats' amendments rejected; 41 days left in garbage gauntlet deadline
  • — September 21, 2005
Waiting for federal action continues strategy of delay, protects garbage lobby
  • — September 12, 2005
If U.S. Congress doesn't give states power to ban Canadian garbage by deadline, Legislature must act to protect Michigan
  • — September 12, 2005
Plan will protect Great Lakes, other water bodies from withdrawal
  • — September 12, 2005
Calls for Tax Credits for Alternative Fuels, Other Incentives
  • — August 23, 2005
Allowing import of Canadian prescriptions can lessen financial burden of U.S. citizens
  • — July 28, 2005
Plan will save Michigan consumers up to 50 percent on drug costs
  • — July 25, 2005
Plan will save Michigan consumers up to 50 percent on drug costs
  • — July 25, 2005
Plan will save Michigan consumers up to 50 percent on drug costs
  • — July 25, 2005
Plan will save Michigan consumers up to 50 percent on drug costs
  • — July 25, 2005
Plan will save Michigan consumers up to 50 percent on drug costs
  • — July 25, 2005
Says Huron County incident illustrates need for new law
  • — July 18, 2005
  • — June 30, 2005
Republicans refuse to consider proposal to give Michigan workers a raise
  • — June 29, 2005
House Democrats ask: What are Republicans afraid of?
  • — June 24, 2005
Democrats charge state Republicans blocked the legislation in violation of the state constitution.
  • — June 24, 2005
  • — June 21, 2005
at House budget plan
  • — June 20, 2005
Newberry protesters looking for reversal from Lansing lawmakers
  • — June 17, 2005
Northern pinning hopes on U.P. legislators saving the day
  • — June 17, 2005
  • — June 16, 2005
  • — June 15, 2005
  • — June 14, 2005
Republican priorities will hurt Michigan
  • — June 08, 2005
Dems mobilize public pressure to protect U.P.
  • — June 08, 2005
Michigan should charge more and clean up its act
  • — June 02, 2005
Closing would result in elimination of 345 U.P. jobs
  • — June 02, 2005
Canada's largest city will keep sending all its garbage to Michigan
  • — May 19, 2005
  • — May 18, 2005
On eve of Toronto vote to continue sending trash to Michigan, House Dems to unveil trash-measuring device to push legislation
  • — May 16, 2005
Judge's decision backing credit scoring demands appeal
  • — April 29, 2005
  • — April 28, 2005
  • — April 21, 2005
Proposal suggests $2 hike
  • — April 21, 2005
Lawmakers fight to repeal law that is unique to Michigan
  • — April 12, 2005
Proposed Bills Will Hold Companies Accountable for Harmful Drugs
  • — April 11, 2005
Tax-exempt bonds would pave way to improve, expand Michigan landfills.
  • — April 06, 2005
  • — April 03, 2005
Dumping is deemed harmful to economy
  • — March 30, 2005
Treated human waste trucked in from Canada floods Flat Rock roads.
  • — March 24, 2005
Mount Clemens lawmaker points to incident as another reason to block foreign trash
  • — March 24, 2005
Telegraph Rd. was closed for several hours this morning as workers cleaned up the scene.
  • — March 23, 2005
Increasing garbage fee would stop state from being thoroughly trashed
  • — March 13, 2005
Raising minimum wage would boost state's economy
  • — March 06, 2005
Raising minimum wage would boost state's economy
  • — March 06, 2005
Higher dumping fees could help reduce flow of garbage into landfills, promote recycling
  • — March 05, 2005
They vow to protect Social Security for seniors, future retirees
  • — March 04, 2005
Democrats' plan would help state protect its lands
  • — March 03, 2005
Michigan considers a new landfill fee
  • — March 03, 2005
Michigan should raise its too-cheap dumping fees
  • — February 24, 2005
  • — February 23, 2005
  • — February 23, 2005
But waste firms say state will bear costs under Democrats' plans
  • — February 22, 2005
Waste companies to pay $7.50 per ton; municipalities that dump banned, dangerous items will have certification revoked
  • — February 21, 2005
  • — February 20, 2005
House Democrats would raise fees to $7.50 a ton to stem Mich. waste imports
  • — February 20, 2005
  • — February 09, 2005
Democratic lawmaker says privatization could be 'devastating'
  • — February 08, 2005
They admit there is slim chance of it coming to a vote
  • — February 01, 2005
Federal minimum is no longer enough; state should assure workers higher rate
  • — January 30, 2005
15 states already have rate higher than feds' $5.15 per hour
  • — January 25, 2005
Area Democrats, union leaders are pushing for legislation to increase the minimum wage to $7.15.
  • — January 25, 2005
  • — January 19, 2002
 

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