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EDITORIAL: Bill to lift restrictions on Sunday alcohol sales would be smart business move
State legislature approved a revised bill Wednesday to allow alcohol sales before noon on Sundays, which will be a boost...
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Budget deficit a looming concern for state Senate candidates
Candidates in the 33rd District state Senate race have actively engaged voters this past week to try and garner as much support...
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Candidates say state budget key in 33rd District state Senate race
Candidates in the 33rd District state Senate race agree next year’s looming state budget deficit is the first issue they...
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Funding cut approved by Michigan lawmakers; CMU to lose $2.3 million
Higher education funding will be cut 2.8 percent following a compromise approved Tuesday by a joint state Senate and House...
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Legislature for roadside drug tests should become law
Maintaining safety on Michigan roads is, and rightfully should be, one of the highest priorities of public safety for state...
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Hoisington looks to fill Lieutenant Governor candidate Calley’s shoes in State Senate
Editor’s note: The following is a letter send to the Central Michigan Life Editorial Board. To send a letter, e-mail voices@cm-life.com I...
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CMU trustee appointments nixed by state Senate
Two of Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s appointees to Central Michigan University’s Board of Trustees were blocked Wednesday...
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Appropriations committee approves 3.1 percent cut to public university funding
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a 3.1 percent cut on Wednesday to state aid for public universities. For Central...
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Charter schools could see expansions in future
The educational footprint of Central Michigan University’s Center for Charter Schools could get bigger with education reform...
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State smoking ban clears the air for some, angers others
As much as Sam Springthorpe enjoys the curl of cigarette smoke sliding smoothly down his throat and dancing from his lips,...
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Gov. Granholm to veto bills, support Michigan Promise Scholarship
Gov. Jennifer Granholm said Monday she will veto line items in budget bills to fund high priorities such as the Michigan...
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Legislation would allow bars to stay open later, serve alcohol before noon on Sunday
Bar patrons in the Mount Pleasant area and all over Michigan might be able to hold off on that last call for two more hours. A...







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