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Grand River flood leaves Kent County in 'state of disaster'

May 9, 2013
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has declared Kent County as being in a “state of disaster,” following the severe flooding of the Grand River last month. Read More

Are we on a 'highway to gravel'?

May 8, 2013
West Michigan roads have hit a dead end. Read More

Kent County assesses flood damage for Gov. Snyder

April 26, 2013
When Kent County commissioners extended the county’s state-of-emergency status Thursday, they took that action to give county officials more time to assess the flood damage from the Grand River overflow. Read More

Auto insurance medical benefit cap shifts monster burden to taxpayers

April 19, 2013
Gov. Rick Snyder in January’s State of the State called again for insurance regulation reform action. Read More

Pure Michigan campaign generates $1.1 billion in spending

April 15, 2013
The popular Pure Michigan advertising campaign continues to drive visitors to Michigan, gaining the state $1.1 billion in visitor spending during 2012. Read More

The Rapid is looking for gold in new Silver Line

State’s first Bus Rapid Transit project is dedicated this week.

April 5, 2013
After a decade of planning, groundbreaking events were held last week. Read More

Rating agencies upgrade Michigan's credit outlook

April 3, 2013
| By AP
LANSING — Two rating agencies have upgraded their outlooks for Michigan. Read More

Gov. Snyder signs law for $21M in 'emergency' dredging of public harbors and marinas

April 3, 2013
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation providing $21 million for 58 “emergency” harbor dredging projects, a decision based on the historic low water levels in lakes Michigan and Huron. Read More

Mental health legislation must move forward

March 29, 2013
Gov. Rick Snyder is taking a leadership role on mental health that must be mirrored on the federal level. Read More

Gov. Snyder signs law overhauling Blue Cross Blue Shield

March 19, 2013
DETROIT — Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation Monday that overhauls Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan by ending its tax-exempt status, changing how it is regulated and letting it transform into a new nonprofit structure. Read More