Stateline HeadlinesStateline Headlines from Michigan85899478086http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130521/POLITICS03/305210389/1022/POLITICS/Lawmakers-push-state-make-sure-pet-coke-piles-safeLawmakers push state to make sure pet coke piles are safe2013-05-22T06:15:29-04:0085899478085http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130521/NEWS04/305210032/New-law-limiting-fireworks-use-may-effect-by-July-4thNew law limiting fireworks use may be in effect by July 4th2013-05-22T06:14:18-04:0085899478084http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130521/NEWS04/305210039/Michigan-reveals-program-prevent-school-violenceMichigan reveals program to prevent school violence2013-05-22T06:13:52-04:0085899478083http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130521/NEWS04/305210048/Snyder-GOP-lawmakers-reach-deal-surplus-cashSnyder, GOP lawmakers reach deal on surplus cash2013-05-22T06:13:24-04:0085899478081http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130521/NEWS04/305210026/Commission-recommending-raises-Michigan-judgesCommission recommending raises for Michigan judges2013-05-22T06:12:38-04:0085899478079http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130521/NEWS04/305210050/Freedom-Information-bills-go-before-Michigan-House-panelFreedom of Information bills go before Michigan House panel2013-05-22T06:11:16-04:0085899478090http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/OPINION01/305220004/1008/Common-Core-wrong-plan-MichiganCommon Core the wrong plan for Michigan2013-05-22T06:17:22-04:0085899478089http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/OPINION01/305220007/1008/Labor-Voices-GOP-s-agenda-sells-Michiganians-shortGOP's agenda sells Michiganians short2013-05-22T06:16:54-04:0085899478088http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/OPINION01/305220009/1008/Editorial-Lower-fuel-taxes-make-friendly-skiesLower fuel taxes make for friendly skies2013-05-22T06:16:26-04:0085899477672http://www.freep.com/article/20130520/NEWS06/305140160/Republican-GOP-regional-offices-permanent-SchostakGOP to open permanent regional offices across Michigan in effort to connect with voters2013-05-21T06:06:05-04:0085899477671http://www.freep.com/article/20130521/NEWS06/305210014/pay-raise-governor-legislators-attorney-generalPanel to recommend pay for governor, top state officials2013-05-21T06:05:43-04:0085899477670http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130520/POLITICS03/305200361/1022/politics/Supreme-Court-weigh-legislative-prayersSupreme Court to weigh in on legislative prayers2013-05-21T06:05:09-04:0085899477668http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130520/POLITICS02/305200333/1022/politics/Michigan-Republicans-seek-new-limits-welfare-aidMichigan Republicans seek new limits on welfare aid2013-05-21T06:04:41-04:0085899477667http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130521/POLITICS02/305210329/1022/politics/Detroit-state-reps-unveil-no-fault-auto-insurance-reform-planDetroit state reps unveil no-fault auto insurance reform plan2013-05-21T06:04:09-04:0085899477666http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130520/NEWS04/305200012/Michigan-vets-disabilities-could-see-tax-reliefMichigan vets with disabilities could see tax relief2013-05-21T06:03:18-04:0085899477665http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130520/NEWS04/305200016/Michigan-cancer-survivors-patients-back-Medicaid-expansion-CapitolMichigan cancer survivors, patients to back Medicaid expansion at Capitol2013-05-21T06:02:52-04:0085899477663http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130520/NEWS04/305200038/Michigan-military-members-get-free-hunting-fishing-licensesMichigan military members get free hunting, fishing licenses2013-05-21T06:02:27-04:0085899477678http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/tim_skubick_sales_tax_hike_to.html#incart_riverSales tax hike to fund roads has conservative lawmaker conflicted2013-05-21T06:09:53-04:0085899477295http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/tim_skubick_re-do_of_fireworks.html#incart_riverRe-do of fireworks law should solve those 3 a.m. explosions2013-05-20T06:22:27-04:0085899477291http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130518/POLITICS02/305180340/1022/POLITICS/Emails-show-Snyder-aides-aware-skunk-works-groupEmails show Snyder aides aware of 'skunk works' group2013-05-20T06:20:54-04:0085899477290http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130520/POLITICS02/305200333/1022/POLITICS/Michigan-Republicans-seek-new-limits-welfare-aidMichigan Republicans seek new limits on welfare aid2013-05-20T06:20:25-04:0085899477288http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/possible_dem_challengers_mark.html#incart_riverPossible Dem challengers Mark Schauer, Vicki Barnett target governor's tax, education policies2013-05-20T06:19:30-04:0085899477286http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/michigan_lawmaker_backs_anti-c.html#incart_riverMichigan lawmaker backs anti-cyber-bullying bill2013-05-20T06:19:03-04:0085899477285http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130517/NEWS04/305170023/Proposal-would-change-Michigan-fireworks-law-after-confusion-complaints-safety-concernsProposal would change Michigan fireworks law after confusion, complaints, safety concerns2013-05-20T06:18:23-04:0085899477284http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130519/NEWS04/305190089/Michigan-law-requires-universal-form-meds-authorizationMichigan law requires universal form for meds authorization2013-05-20T06:17:41-04:0085899477283http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/interactive/article/20130519/NEWS04/305190083/Most-Michigan-state-employee-salaries-outpace-peers-despite-concessionsMost Michigan state employee salaries outpace peers' despite concessions2013-05-20T06:17:14-04:0085899477282http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130520/NEWS04/305200012/Michigan-vets-disabilities-could-see-tax-reliefMichigan vets with disabilities could see tax relief2013-05-20T06:16:48-04:0085899477378http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323375204578271853227727678.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEFTTopOpinionWhat Michigan's charter schools can teach the country2013-05-20T06:56:06-04:0085899477294http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/tim_skubick_woman_lieutenant_g.html#incart_riverWoman lieutenant governor candidate might make a difference in a tight race2013-05-20T06:21:59-04:0085899477289http://www.detroitnews.com/section/opinion01Use surplus to fix Michigan’s crumbling roads2013-05-20T06:20:02-04:0085899476953http://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 expansion2013-05-17T06:18:48-04:0085899476946http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/tim_skubick_remember_gov_engle.html#incart_riverGov. Engler's 'nickel' argument may help kill auto insurance reform2013-05-17T06:24:55-04:0085899476944http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/OPINION01/305170311/1008/OPINION01/There-should-law-Congress-read-billsThere should be a law: Congress, read the bills2013-05-17T06:23:07-04:0085899476595http://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 repairs2013-05-16T06:12:49-04:0085899476594http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130516/OPINION01/305160313/1008/The-outsider-Kevyn-Orr-vs-everybodyThe outsider: Kevyn Orr vs. everybody2013-05-16T06:19:48-04:0085899476257http://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 power2013-05-15T06:10:28-04:0085899476260http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130514/OPINION01/305140316/1008/opinion01/Editorial-Yes-Detroit-really-badYes, Detroit, it really is this bad2013-05-15T06:20:56-04:0085899475912http://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 picketing2013-05-14T06:08:32-04:0085899476088http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/may/13/budget-surpluses-spur-tension-some-gop-states/Budget surpluses spur tension in some GOP states2013-05-14T07:43:42-04:0085899475913http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/tim_skubick_no-fault_reform_op.html#incart_riverNo-fault reform? Opposition in Michigan Legislature leads to whispers of compromise2013-05-14T06:14:49-04:0085899475500http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/cities-states-face-off-on-mandatory-paid-sick-leave-85899475500Cities, States Face Off on Mandatory Paid Sick LeaveStateline - NYC and Portland will require businesses to provide paid sick leave. But many states are less than enthusiastic.2013-05-13T02:00:00-04:0085899475545http://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 pay2013-05-13T06:20:39-04:0085899475549http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130513/OPINION01/305130315/1008/Editorial-Tighten-lid-bottle-fraudTighten lid on bottle fraud2013-05-13T06:23:15-04:0085899475547http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/tim_skubick_gov_rick_snyders_u.html#incart_riverGov. Rick Snyder's unfinished business is piling up; 'relentless positive action' is not enough2013-05-13T06:22:50-04:0085899475204http://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 conditions2013-05-10T06:06:37-04:0085899475059http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-08/republican-governor-congress-fissure-seen-with-online-bid.htmlRepublican governors, Congress split on online tax bill2013-05-09T07:46:36-04:0085899474837http://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 law2013-05-09T06:10:59-04:0085899474836http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/tim_skubick_auto_insurance_ref.html#incart_riverAuto insurance reform may be losing battle for Gov. Snyder2013-05-09T06:15:21-04:0085899471737http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/federal-cuts-could-harm-flood-forecasting-85899471737Federal Cuts Could Harm Flood ForecastingAs climate change increases the likelihood of extreme droughts and floods, experts say shutting off the stream-flow gauges could have costly consequences.2013-04-26T13:50:00-04:0085899470721http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/motorcycle-deaths-climb-as-states-repeal-helmet-laws-85899470721Motorcycle Deaths Climb as States Repeal Helmet LawsWith fatalities rising, safety experts say states should force motorcyclists to wear helmets. But legislators are heading in the opposite direction.2013-04-24T02:00:00-04:0085899467830http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/lawmakers-chew-on-weighty-issues-whose-shad-fry-is-the-best-85899467830Lawmakers Chew on Weighty Issues: ‘Whose shad fry is the best?’Photo Slideshow: Lawmakers call time out to weigh delicious legislation.2013-04-11T11:05:00-04:0085899462628http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/supreme-court-will-review-michigans-affirmative-action-ban-85899462628Supreme Court Will Review Michigan’s Affirmative Action BanThe nation’s highest court will decide whether a Michigan affirmative action ban passed by voters in 2006 can prevent colleges and universities from using race when they decide which students to admit.2013-03-25T15:11:32-04:00