Michigan House Tax Plan: Speed Up Cut, Boost Personal Exemption

LANSING - Under Michigan House Republican legislation to be introduced on Tuesday, a reduction in the personal income tax rate would take effect October 1, three months earlier than scheduled, and boost the personal exemption.
http://www.mitechnews.com/articles.asp?id=14539

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 20:17:08 -0700

Snyder, Legislature Wrapping 2012-13 Fiscal State Budget

LANSING - Governor Rick Snyder and the Republican-led Legislature appear well on their way to wrapping up the 2012-13 fiscal year budget by their self-imposed deadline of June 1 after they inked an agreement Wednesday on an overall framework for the budget that provides more funding for many programs than initially anticipated. The agreement calls for doubling the amount of money available for ...
http://www.mitechnews.com/articles.asp?id=14531

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 16:32:08 -0700

Snyder, Legislative leaders agree to income tax cut, more education funding

Lansing — Michiganians can expect individual tax relief this year as part of an agreement on the state budget hammered out late Wednesday that also includes more money for education, roads and film tax credits.
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120524/POLITICS02/205240393/1022/rss10

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 23:06:25 -0700

Legendary coach John Knuth adjusting to retirement life after heart attack

Knuth celebrates after the Vikings clinched the state Class B volleyball finals on March 16, 2003, at Western Michigan University. / MELISSA WAWZYSKO/Times Herald
http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20120513/SPORTS/305130009?odyssey=mod%7cmostcom

Published: Sun, 13 May 2012 06:04:08 -0700

Senate bill sent to gov would allow cyber schools in Michigan

Lansing — The state Senate on Wednesday sent Gov. Rick Snyder controversial legislation allowing up to 15 cyber schools to operate in Michigan by 2015.
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120503/SCHOOLS/205030364/1022/rss10

Published: Wed, 02 May 2012 22:32:14 -0700

State Dems set election sights on House majority

Lansing— House Democrats hope to pick up an 12 additional seats in November, more than enough to win back the majority in the lower chamber.
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120521/POLITICS01/205210407/1022/rss10

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 14:35:44 -0700

Dems see a chance to win House

Lansing — House Democrats hope to pick up an additional 12 seats in November, more than enough to win back the majority in the lower chamber.
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120522/POLITICS01/205220354/1022/rss10

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 22:05:55 -0700

Major flooding reported throughout Mid-Michigan

BREAKING: Flooding following heavy rains is causing problems for motorists in Mid-Michigan, closing some roadways in the Flint areas - including I-75.
http://www.wnem.com/story/18144455/major-flooding-reported-throughout-mid-michigan

Published: Fri, 04 May 2012 02:49:05 -0700

Mid-Michigan man wins KENO! lotto jackpot

The Michigan Lottery said a Mid-Michigan man won big bucks after dreaming his ticket was a lucky winner.
http://www.wnem.com/story/17747058/mt-morris-man-wins-keno-jackpot

Published: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:07:30 -0700

'Celebration of Classic Masters' to be held at United Methodist Church in Morristown

Four soloists--Rodne Brown of New York City, a tenor; Stephen Bryant of Montclair, a bass-baritone; Alejandra Garrido of Bloomsbury, a lyric soprano; and Patricia Ruggles of Florham Park, a mezzo-soprano--will lend their voices to a gala "Celebration of Classic Masters,"...
http://www.nj.com/independentpress/index.ssf/2012/05/celebration_of_classic_masters.html

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 11:38:27 -0700