Stateline News RoundupStateline News Roundup from Michigan85899475059http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-08/republican-governor-congress-fissure-seen-with-online-bid.htmlRepublican governors, Congress split on online tax bill2013-05-09T07:46:36-04:0085899476953http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/former_michigan_gov_jennifer_g_3.html#incart_riverFormer Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm 'rarin' to get going' for Hillary Clinton in 20162013-05-17T06:26:57-04:0085899476951http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/snow_days_michigan_gov_rick_sn.html#incart_riverSnow days: Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signs law allowing longer school days rather than makeups2013-05-17T06:26:36-04:0085899476950http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/medicaid_expansion_michigan_1.html#incart_riverMedicaid expansion left out of Michigan Senate budget, leaving proposal in doubt2013-05-17T06:26:12-04:0085899476949http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2013/05/lt_gov_brian_calley_brazil_export.html#incart_riverLt. Gov. Brian Calley returns to Brazil - his father's birth country - to promote Michigan exports2013-05-17T06:25:48-04:0085899476947http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/petition_drive_michigan_aborti.html#incart_riverPetition drive backed by Right to Life could affect abortion insurance coverage in Michigan2013-05-17T06:25:25-04:0085899476939http://www.freep.com/article/20130516/NEWS06/305160161/medicaid-affordable-care-act-sentate-low-incomeMedicaid expansion takes another hit with vote in state Senate2013-05-17T06:20:28-04:0085899476938http://www.freep.com/article/20130517/NEWS06/305170015/emergency-manager-open-meetings-act-kevyn-orr-loan-boardMichigan improperly recruited Detroit emergency manager, activist claims2013-05-17T06:20:02-04:0085899476936http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/METRO/305170358/1022/POLITICS/Michigan-rep-proposes-ban-late-night-fireworksMichigan rep proposes ban on late-night fireworks2013-05-17T06:19:33-04:0085899476935http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130516/NEWS04/305160044/Some-felons-could-get-records-erased-under-bill-heading-Michigan-HouseSome felons could get records erased under bill heading to Michigan House2013-05-17T06:19:13-04:0085899476934http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130516/NEWS04/305160049/Michigan-Senate-budget-has-no-Medicaid-expansionMichigan Senate budget has no Medicaid expansion2013-05-17T06:18:48-04:0085899476595http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130516/OPINION01/305160319/1008/OPINION01/Lansing-takes-wrong-path-no-fault-auto-insurance-reformLansing takes wrong path on no-fault auto insurance reform2013-05-16T06:20:23-04:0085899476593http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2013/05/gov_rick_snyder_responds_to_de.html#incart_riverGov. Rick Snyder responds to Detroit mayor's criticism, says restructuring must be faster2013-05-16T06:19:03-04:0085899476592http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/marijuana_decriminalization_in.html#incart_riverMarijuana decriminalization in Michigan? Democratic House Leader just says no2013-05-16T06:18:36-04:0085899476591http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2013/05/governor_says_detroit_schools.html#incart_riverGovernor says Detroit schools making strides as Emergency Manager Roy Roberts changes mind on stepping down2013-05-16T06:18:05-04:0085899476590http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/roads_schools_debate_ramps_up.html#incart_riverSpending debate begins as Michigan weighs $483M in unexpected tax revenue2013-05-16T06:17:35-04:0085899476588http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/monkey_trouble_michigan_lawmak.html#incart_riverMonkey trouble: Michigan lawmaker brings back bill to ban primate pet ownership2013-05-16T06:16:51-04:0085899476587http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/proart/20130515/news04/305150023/michigan-recoup-44-jobs-lost-recession-by-2015-u-m-economist-says?pagerestricted=1Michigan to recoup 44% of jobs lost in recession by 2015, U-M economist says2013-05-16T06:16:08-04:0085899476585http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2013/05/michigan_politicians_applaud_r.html#incart_riverMichigan politicians applaud release of state funds to reopen Buena Vista School District2013-05-16T06:15:18-04:0085899476583http://www.freep.com/article/20130515/NEWS15/305150132/Southfield-State-Rep-Rudy-Hobbs-run-Peters-congressional-seatSouthfield State Rep. Rudy Hobbs to run for Peters' congressional seat2013-05-16T06:13:50-04:0085899476582http://www.freep.com/article/20130515/NEWS06/305150076/revenue-estimating-conference-Michigan-budget-University-of-Michigan$483 million tax windfall brightens Michigan's budget picture2013-05-16T06:13:22-04:0085899476581http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130515/POLITICS02/305150350/1022/POLITICS/Gov-Snyder-wants-portion-higher-tax-revenue-go-road-repairsGov. Snyder wants portion of higher tax revenue to go to road repairs2013-05-16T06:12:49-04:0085899476257http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130514/METRO01/305140410/1022/POLITICS/Snyder-Orr-report-shows-Detroit-s-crisis-more-dire-than-we-thought-Snyder: Orr report shows Detroit's crisis 'is more dire than we thought'2013-05-15T06:19:55-04:0085899476256http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130515/POLITICS02/305150350/1022/POLITICS/Gov-Snyder-wants-portion-higher-tax-revenue-go-road-repairsGov. Snyder wants portion of higher tax revenue to go to road repairs2013-05-15T06:19:29-04:0085899476255http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2013/05/state_lawmaker_who_left_democr.html#incart_riverState lawmaker who left Democratic Party running for Detroit mayor2013-05-15T06:18:59-04:0085899476253http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/budget_surplus_michigan_govern.html#incart_riverUnexpected Michigan revenue boost could rekindle debate over funding for roads, education2013-05-15T06:18:25-04:0085899476251http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/michigan_gov_rick_snyder_signs_2.html#incart_riverMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder signs ID, license bills helping military veterans access discounts2013-05-15T06:17:58-04:0085899476249http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/medicaid_michigan_house_republ.html#incart_riverTime limits remain key hurdle in proposed Medicaid expansion plan from Michigan's House Republicans2013-05-15T06:17:30-04:0085899476248http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2013/05/state_emergency_managers_were.html#incart_riverState: Emergency managers were appointed due to financial crises, not race2013-05-15T06:17:00-04:0085899476235http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/15/us/with-detroit-under-state-control-candidates-seek-posts-stripped-of-power.html?ref=usWith Detroit under state control, candidates seek posts stripped of power2013-05-15T06:10:28-04:0085899475912http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2013/05/snyder_on_detroit_em_report_it.html#incart_riverSnyder on Detroit EM report: It 'presents huge challenges'2013-05-14T06:14:15-04:0085899475911http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/house_dems_push_emergency_cont.html#incart_riverHouse Dems push emergency contraception, sex ed bills for 'Women's Health Week' in Michigan2013-05-14T06:13:46-04:0085899475910http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/michigan_projected_to_get_542m.html#incart_riverMichigan projected to get $542M more than expected2013-05-14T06:13:21-04:0085899475902http://www.freep.com/article/20130514/NEWS06/305140009/michigan-revenue-estimatesHundreds of millions more in Michigan tax revenues expected2013-05-14T06:09:56-04:0085899475901http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130514/POLITICS02/305140353/1022/POLITICS/House-Dems-reveal-package-aimed-improving-women-s-health-careHouse Dems reveal package aimed at improving women's health care2013-05-14T06:09:27-04:0085899475900http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130513/NEWS04/305130017/Michigan-lawmakers-debate-teacher-merit-payMichigan lawmakers debate teacher merit pay2013-05-14T06:09:00-04:0085899475899http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130513/NEWS04/305130029/Michigan-bill-would-impose-fines-unions-illegal-picketingMichigan bill would impose fines on unions for illegal picketing2013-05-14T06:08:32-04:0085899475545http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2013/05/snyder_orders_flags_lowered_fo.html#incart_riverSnyder orders flags lowered for dead Detroit firefighter2013-05-13T06:22:05-04:0085899475543http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/michigan_lawmakers_debate_teac.html#incart_riverMichigan lawmakers debate teacher performance pay2013-05-13T06:21:37-04:0085899475542http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130511/NEWS04/305110010/Michigan-panel-examines-human-traffickingMichigan panel examines human trafficking2013-05-13T06:21:07-04:0085899475540http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130513/NEWS04/305130017/Michigan-lawmakers-debate-teacher-merit-payMichigan lawmakers debate teacher merit pay2013-05-13T06:20:39-04:0085899475204http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/medicaid_health_care_decisions.html#incart_riverMedicaid, health care decisions looming for Michigan lawmakers2013-05-10T06:17:56-04:0085899475203http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/the_invisible_sentence_michiga.html#incart_riverThe invisible sentence? Michigan bill would allow more convicts to expunge criminal records2013-05-10T06:17:34-04:0085899475202http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/bart_stupak_backs_mark_schauer.html#incart_riverBart Stupak backs Mark Schauer for governor as Democratic field continues to clear path2013-05-10T06:17:07-04:0085899475197http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130510/POLITICS02/305100358/1022/POLITICS/Michigan-House-GOP-propose-bill-expand-Medicaid-4-year-coverage-limitMichigan House GOP propose bill to expand Medicaid with 4-year coverage limit2013-05-10T06:09:18-04:0085899475196http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130509/POLITICS02/305090365/1022/POLITICS/Gov-Snyder-signs-wolf-hunting-bill-into-lawGov. Snyder signs wolf hunting bill into law2013-05-10T06:08:47-04:0085899475195http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130509/NEWS04/305090028/Dems-introduce-new-gun-bills-Michigan-HouseDems introduce new gun bills in Michigan House2013-05-10T06:08:06-04:0085899475194http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130509/NEWS04/305090021/Snyder-signs-bills-keep-0-08-BAC-Michigan-driversSnyder signs bills to keep 0.08 BAC for Michigan drivers2013-05-10T06:07:32-04:0085899475193http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130509/NEWS04/305090033/Snyder-says-bill-allowing-wolf-hunt-not-about-wolvesSnyder says bill allowing wolf hunt was not about wolves2013-05-10T06:07:06-04:0085899475192http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130509/NEWS04/305090040/House-GOP-backs-expanded-Medicaid-conditionsHouse GOP backs expanded Medicaid, with conditions2013-05-10T06:06:37-04:0085899474837http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130509/OPINION01/305090306/1008/OPINION01/Can-Mark-Schauer-beat-Gov-Snyder-Can Mark Schauer beat Gov. Snyder?2013-05-09T06:15:48-04:0085899474835http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/michigan_democrats_rallying_be.html#incart_riverMichigan Democrats rallying behind Mark Schauer for governor, with John Austin offering support2013-05-09T06:14:18-04:0085899474834http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/05/governor_rick_snyder_spends_ti.html#incart_riverGov. Rick Snyder spends time with students at Innocademy charter school2013-05-09T06:13:53-04:0085899474832http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130508/NEWS04/305080054/Emergency-manager-funding-uncertain-LegislatureEmergency manager funding uncertain in Legislature2013-05-09T06:12:48-04:0085899474829http://www.freep.com/article/20130508/NEWS15/305080175/Lawmakers-seek-public-support-tax-overhaulLawmakers seek public support for tax overhaul2013-05-09T06:11:33-04:0085899474828http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130509/POLITICS02/305090365/1022/POLITICS/Gov-Snyder-signs-wolf-hunting-bill-into-lawGov. Snyder signs wolf hunting bill into law2013-05-09T06:10:59-04:0085899474514http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/mark_schauer_for_governor_mome.html#incart_riverMark Schauer for governor? Momentum builds for former congressman to challenge Rick Snyder2013-05-08T06:24:11-04:0085899474513http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/michigan_gov_rick_snyder_backs.html#incart_riverMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder backs Common Core school standards blocked in GOP budget bills2013-05-08T06:23:44-04:0085899474499http://www.freep.com/article/20130507/NEWS06/305070099/flooding-disaster-area-grand-rapids-governor-declareGovernor declares 19 counties, two cities disaster areas due to flooding2013-05-08T06:17:12-04:0085899474498http://www.freep.com/article/20130508/NEWS06/305080028/Michigan-Senate-election-Jim-AnanichDemocrat Ananich wins Michigan Senate election2013-05-08T06:16:51-04:0085899474497http://www.freep.com/article/20130508/NEWS06/305080041/governor-snyder-tulip-time-parade-hollandGov. Snyder visiting Tulip Time Festival in Holland2013-05-08T06:16:27-04:0085899474495http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130508/METRO/305080356/1022/POLITICS/-5M-fund-assist-Michigan-veterans-mortgage-issues$5M fund to assist Michigan veterans with mortgage issues2013-05-08T06:15:51-04:0085899474494http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130508/POLITICS02/305080353/1022/POLITICS/Michigan-Senate-OKs-wolf-hunting-bill-derails-push-state-voteMichigan Senate OKs wolf hunting bill, derails push for state vote2013-05-08T06:15:17-04:0085899474491http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130508/POLITICS02/305080354/1022/POLITICS/Michigan-Senate-OKs-bills-expand-state-s-wine-beer-salesMichigan Senate OKs bills to expand state's wine, beer sales2013-05-08T06:14:41-04:0085899474489http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130507/NEWS04/305070018/Bill-would-allow-wine-tasting-Michigan-farmers-marketsBill would allow wine tasting at Michigan farmers markets2013-05-08T06:14:13-04:0085899474483http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/08/us-usa-detroit-funds-idUSBRE94704P20130508Hedge funds in search of distress take a look at Detroit2013-05-08T06:11:19-04:0085899474098http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/medicaid_expansion_remains_big.html#incart_riverMedicaid expansion remains big question mark as Michigan budget debate continues2013-05-07T04:47:31-04:0085899474097http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130506/POLITICS02/305060409/1022/POLITICS/Shippers-critics-spar-Michigan-Senate-over-ballast-water-billShippers, critics spar in Michigan Senate over ballast water bill2013-05-07T04:46:46-04:0085899474096http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130507/POLITICS03/305070334/1022/POLITICS/Senate-OKs-online-sales-taxSenate OKs online sales tax2013-05-07T04:46:20-04:0085899474093http://www.freep.com/article/20130507/NEWS06/305080007/prison-food-service-aramark-audit-riotsState's new prison food contractor accused of skimping on size and quality of meals to boost profits2013-05-07T04:44:52-04:0085899473719http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/05/how_they_voted_michigan_lawmak.html#incart_riverMichigan lawmakers weigh in on welfare, wolves and wildlife management2013-05-06T06:01:40-04:0085899473718http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/michigan_no-fault_insurance_re.html#incart_riverMichigan no-fault insurance reform bill faces 'uphill battle' after clearing House panel2013-05-06T06:01:12-04:0085899473717http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/snyder_adolf_bolger_patterson.html#incart_riverMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder calls for respect, civility; Speaker Jase Bolger responds to 'Adolf' reference2013-05-06T06:00:39-04:0085899473716http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130505/POLITICS02/305050306/1022/POLITICS/Push-continues-fix-Michigan-s-indigent-defensePush continues to fix Michigan's indigent defense2013-05-06T06:00:09-04:0085899473713http://www.freep.com/article/20130506/NEWS15/305060018/Michigan-Civilian-Conservation-Corp-endowment-parks-waterways-recreationMichigan conservation effort falls on hard times as state drains fund for park improvements2013-05-06T05:58:51-04:0085899473712http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130503/POLITICS02/305030407/1022/POLITICS/Michigan-Supreme-Court-asks-Snyder-justify-request-opinion-right-work-lawMichigan Supreme Court asks Snyder to justify request for opinion on right-to-work law2013-05-06T05:58:21-04:0085899473711http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130505/POLITICS02/305050320/1022/POLITICS/Lt-Gov-Calley-spend-2-days-Mexican-trade-tripLt. Gov. Calley to spend 2 days on Mexican trade trip2013-05-06T05:57:56-04:0085899473710http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130503/NEWS04/305030029/Michigan-Supreme-Court-asks-right-work-explanationMichigan Supreme Court asks for right-to-work explanation2013-05-06T05:57:29-04:0085899473709http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130505/NEWS04/305050101/Michigan-lawmakers-target-Internet-sales-taxesMichigan lawmakers target Internet sales taxes2013-05-06T05:57:09-04:0085899476088http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/may/13/budget-surpluses-spur-tension-some-gop-states/Budget surpluses spur tension in some GOP states2013-05-14T07:43:42-04:00