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Michigan Report Top Stories
Volume #49, Report #146--Thursday, July 29, 2010
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THE GOVERNOR'S RACE: G.O.P. NOMINATION UP FOR GRABS
The 2010 race for the Republican gubernatorial nomination began as the most unpredictable such contest in almost 30 years, and it will close the same way.
THE GOVERNOR'S RACE: REPUBLICANS ON THE ISSUES
If any of the Republican gubernatorial candidates becomes Michigan's 48th governor, major change to state government will occur, according to a Gongwer News Service survey of the five candidates.
NEW POLL: SNYDER, COX, HOEKSTRA IN DEAD HEAT
The nerd remains very much in the hunt for the Republican gubernatorial nomination as Ann Arbor business executive Rick Snyder is slightly ahead of the two previous leaders, Attorney General Mike Cox and U.S. Rep. Peter Hoekstra, according to a new poll released Thursday.
BLANCHARD: COMPANY WILL DO WHAT IT TAKES TO CLEAN UP OIL
The company that owns the pipeline that caused a major oil spill into the Kalamazoo River will do whatever it takes and spend whatever is necessary to clean up the spill, said former Governor James Blanchard, a member of the board of directors of the parent company of Enbridge Energy Partners.
DETROIT COUNCIL REJECTS MAYORAL CONTROL VOTE
If Governor Jennifer Granholm wants Detroit's mayor to run the city's schools, it appears Ms. Granholm will have to persuade the Legislature to pass a law changing school governance in the city without the blessing of an advisory vote from city voters.
97TH: MOORE'S EXIT PUTS SEAT INTO PLAY
Ever since Rep. Tim Moore toppled an incumbent Democrat to win the 97th House District in 2004 Democrats have been unable to climb back on top, but the open seat has drawn eight potential replacements.
REDEMPTION GAME BILL FINDS ITS WAY TO CONFERENCE
Legislation that was intended to increase the value of coupons awarded for redemption games at arcades and bars is headed to a conference committee over a disagreement on Lottery tickets.
95TH HOUSE: DEMS RACE TO FILL VACATED HOUSE SEAT
The 95th House District's candidates are effectively campaigning for more than one term following Rep. Andy Coulouris surprise in vacating the seat for a private sector job earlier this year.
BOWEN NOMINATED AS FEDERAL PROSECUTOR
Governor Jennifer Granholm will be looking for a new Lottery commissioner to fill out the rest of her term with current Commissioner Scott Bowen having been nominated as the new U.S. attorney in Grand Rapids.
NCSL: STATES EXPECTED TO KEEP LEADING ON IMMIGRATION
While Arizona's controversial law is grabbing most of the headlines, every state legislature addressed the sticky issues surrounding immigration this year as the likelihood of any near-term federal legislation diminished, a national group reported.
STEM CELL SUPPORTERS URGED TO VOTE FOR SNYDER
Republicans who voted in favor of allowing state researchers to use embryonic stem cells were urged Thursday to vote for Ann Arbor business executive Rick Snyder in Tuesday's Republican gubernatorial primary.
TROOPERS RATIFY AGREEMENT WITH STATE
An overwhelming majority of the members of the Michigan State Police Troopers Association have ratified an agreement with the state that could save Michigan's coffers $1.4 million.
