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Governor Snyder Meets With Israeli PM On Trade Mission

Jake Neher — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:42:41 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder sat down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday.

Tea Party: GOP Lawmakers Who Vote For Medicaid Bill Should Expect Primary Battles

Jake Neher — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:16:38 +0000

Tea Party activists are threatening to put up primary challengers against Republican lawmakers who vote to expand Medicaid in Michigan.

Snyder Wants To Eliminate Early Childhood Program Backlog In Next Budget

Rick Pluta — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:26:07 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder signed the new state budget Thursday.

Schuette: State Law Protects Detroit Institute of Arts Assets From Bankruptcy Sale

Rick Pluta — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:10:38 +0000

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has released a legal opinion that says the collection held by the Detroit Institute of Arts cannot be sold if the city goes into bankruptcy.

State Lawmakers A Step Closer To Approving Medicaid Expansion, Overhaul

Jake Neher — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:40:51 +0000

State lawmakers are moving forward with a plan to expand Medicaid in Michigan after months of debate.

Controversial 4-Year Limit Dropped From Medicaid Expansion Bill

Jake Neher — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:54:15 +0000

State lawmakers have dropped a proposal to limit able-bodied adults to four years on Medicaid.

Detroit Institute of Arts Protection Bill Passes State Senate

Rick Pluta — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:12:58 +0000

The Michigan Senate has narrowly approved a bill that seeks to shield the paintings, sculptures, and other assets of the Detroit Institute of Arts from being sold if the city goes bankrupt.

Snyder Wants “Urban Pioneer” Immigration Visa

Rick Pluta — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:13:54 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder says he hopes a federal immigration overhaul will include more resident visas for people willing to settle in Detroit, Flint, and other cities that have lost population.

High Gas Prices Threaten Road Funding Talks In Lansing

Jake Neher — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:24:37 +0000

Some state lawmakers say there could be movement this week on a plan to boost funding for Michigan roads.

MI House Approves Changes To High School Graduation Requirements

Jake Neher — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:03:50 +0000

Bills to change graduation requirements for Michigan’s high school students have cleared the state House.

Critics of the Michigan Merit Curriculum say it doesn’t offer students enough flexibility.

The bills would loosen math, foreign language, and physical education requirements. Supporters say they would also make it easier for students to design graduation plans tailored to their individual goals.

Bill sponsor Ed McBroom says the changes would promote careers in high-demand skilled trades.

Michigan Senate Approves Ban On Local Governments Setting Minimum Sick Leave

Jake Neher — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:12:32 +0000

Some state lawmakers want to ban local governments from adopting new protections for sick workers.

4 Million Dollars Will Help Wayne County Deal With Backlog In Testing Rape Kits

Rick Pluta — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:43:14 +0000

A four million dollar donation from the state could help cut in half a backlog of untested rape kits in Detroit.

Michigan Senate To Vote On Bill To Protect DIA If Detroit Goes Bankrupt

Rick Pluta — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:56:26 +0000

An effort to shield the collections of the Detroit Institute of Arts from the auction block should the city go bankrupt is scheduled for a vote Wednesday in the state Senate.

Legislature Finishes Work On Budget, Medicaid Expansion And Common Core On Hold

Jake Neher — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:37:35 +0000

A budget for next fiscal year is awaiting Governor Rick Snyder’s signature.

American Indian Tribes To Challenge Michigan Wolf Hunt

Rick Pluta — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:38:41 +0000

Five Michigan Indian tribes have decided to challenge the state’s decision to hold a wolf hunt in the western UP this coming fall.

Snyder Calls In Federal Help For Medicaid Talks

Rick Pluta — Fri, 31 May 2013 19:10:03 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder says he’s going to re-double efforts to get the Legislature to agree to expand Michigan’s Medicaid program.

Snyder Says Expanding Medicaid This Summer Is A Top Priority

Jake Neher — Fri, 31 May 2013 19:04:16 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder says he wants lawmakers to reach an agreement in the coming weeks on a plan to overhaul and expand Medicaid.

Low-Performing School Authority Hits Halfway Mark In Fundraising

Rick Pluta — Thu, 30 May 2013 21:26:59 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder says the 15 Detroit schools being run by the state Educational Achievement Authority are already showing signs of improvement.

Rhee Applauds School Reform Efforts In Michigan, Advocates School Vouchers

Jake Neher — Thu, 30 May 2013 21:07:36 +0000

A controversial figure in the national school reform debate is applauding recent efforts to transform public education in Michigan.

Jeb Bush: Stick With Common Core School Standards

Rick Pluta — Wed, 29 May 2013 21:12:31 +0000

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush says Michigan should pursue more charter schools and online learning as part of the state’s efforts to improve education.