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6:38 pm
Mon August 27, 2012

Casino Question Blocked from Ballot

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The campaign to allow eight new non-tribal casinos will have to go back to court to get a spot on the November ballot.

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Election 2012
6:36 pm
Mon August 27, 2012

New Poll Show MI Voters Split Between Pres, Romney

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Republicans are excited by the results of a new poll of likely voters in Michigan that shows a tie between President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney.

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Economic Evolution in the Great Lake State
12:00 am
Mon August 27, 2012

reWorking Michigan: Artistry, Economy Connect on "The Ave"

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"The Ave" is a series of videos and articles that tell the stories of local people working along Michigan Avenue in Lansing.

Cities around the world are competing for new businesses and talented workers.  Lansing is no exception.  Cultural initiatives can and do play a role in economic development.  With that in mind, a new program strives to tell the stories of artists, musicians and business owners along Michigan Avenue.

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NewsRoom
6:17 pm
Fri August 24, 2012

Supreme Court Decision Helps Pro-Casino Campaign

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A group seeking to expand the number of casinos in Michigan has won a big victory at the state Supreme Court.

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NewsRoom
6:14 pm
Fri August 24, 2012

Mich. Not Alone on Slow Road to Health Exchange

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's administration declared this week the state has run out of time to create an online health exchange and must take a back seat to a federally run program.

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NewsRoom
6:27 pm
Thu August 23, 2012

Unadjusted Unemployment Rates Up in 17 MI Labor Areas

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Seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates were up last month in each of Michigan's 17 major labor market areas.

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NewsRoom
6:23 pm
Thu August 23, 2012

EL's Power Resigns from City Council

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The East Lansing City Council is down one member after Wednesday's unexpected resignation of first-term member Don Power.

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NewsRoom
6:20 pm
Thu August 23, 2012

Michigan: 2nd West Nile Death Reported in State

Michigan officials say a second person has died from the West Nile virus, and 18 more cases have been reported this week.

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6:22 pm
Wed August 22, 2012

Quick Action Ordered on Labor-Backed Ballot Issue

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The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered the state appeals court to decide by Monday whether a union-supported referendum gets on the November ballot.

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