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6:49 pm
Thu June 7, 2012

Michigan Rising Hangs Up Snyder Recall Effort

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The group trying to recall Governor Rick Snyder says it’s giving up.

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6:29 pm
Thu June 7, 2012

House Committee Moves Abortion Measures to Floor

A state House committee has approved a sweeping new set of restrictions and requirements on abortion providers and women who want to end their pregnancies.

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6:21 pm
Thu June 7, 2012

MI Budget Czar: Go Slow on Teacher Retirement Changes

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Michigan's budget director says he doesn't want lawmakers to pass legislation next week putting new teachers into a 401(k)-style retirement plan.

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1:54 pm
Thu June 7, 2012

Meridian Mall Theatres Find New Life As Studio C!

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When the former Meridian Mall Theatres become Studio C!, the Celebration! Cinema operation will include stadium seating and chef-prepared food service.

The long-shuttered Meridian Mall Theatres in Okemos are being renovated, and will become a Celebration! Cinema operation.
   
When Studio C! opens by the end of the year, the movie-going experience will include reserved seating and chef-prepared food options.

Marketing Vice President Steve Van Wagoner says the building will undergo extensive renovations.

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11:30 pm
Wed June 6, 2012

Border Collie Owners Take Sheep Herding Lessons

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At Windswept Farm, Dot watches attentively while Tim drives the sheep.

Until recently, Border Collies were bred specifically to work livestock.  Now, they’re getting more popular as pets, but sometimes people who have a Border Collie find themselves accommodating the dogs’ natural instinct to herd. 

Keeping a Border Collie busy can become a new way of life for some dog owners.

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6:27 pm
Wed June 6, 2012

MI House Approves Income Tax Rollback

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The state House has approved an election year tax reduction. The measures now head to the state Senate.

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6:23 pm
Wed June 6, 2012

Michigan Senate Passes 'Conversion School' Bill

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A bill that has passed the Michigan Senate would allow the lowest-performing 5% of schools to leave their districts and become so-called "conversion" schools.

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6:18 pm
Wed June 6, 2012

McCotter Officially Removed from Ballot, AG Takes Over

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Republican Congressman Thad McCotter has been officially removed from the August primary ballot by a state elections board.

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