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Michigan House to begin medical marijuana hearings
The Michigan House plans a hearing Thursday on proposals that supporters say would clarify the state’s voter-approved law allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes. The state House will… Read more
EPA encourages Genesee County manufacturers to think leaner and greener
U.S. EPA Assistant Administrator Jim Jones was in Flint encouraging local manufactureres to consider environmental reviews.
Mitt Romney to hold town hall at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo on Friday
AP PhotoRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney.UPDATE: Here’s how to sign up for Mitt Romney’s visit to KalamazooKALAMAZOO — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will hold a town hall meeting at Western Michigan… Read more
Romney, Paul yet to follow Santorum to Muskegon for campaign stop
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, who is in a virtual tie with Santorum in Michigan based on a Wednesday poll, and Texas Congressman Ron Paul have campaign events scheduled in… Read more
Emergency manager for Highland Park schools still recommended by review team
In its first — and perhaps last — public meeting today, a state financial review team reaffirmed its decision to recommend an emergency manager for the troubled Highland Park school… Read more
GM: Exec’s multiple roles will help company implement new technologies faster
Lauckner, 54, succeeds current CTO, Tom Stephens, who retires April 1, and he also assumes R&D responsibilities from Vice President Alan Taub, who has elected to retire, according to GM.
GM CEO Dan Akerson encourages ‘Leaders to ReBuild Detroit’ with $1 million donation
General Motors CEO Dan Akerson and his wife Karin didn’t give each other gifts for their 40th wedding anniversary. Instead, they gave Habitat for Humanity $1 million to help build… Read more
Reports: Roseville middle school football coach sued after allegedly fracturing player’s collarbone in practice
A football coach at a Roseville middle school is being sued for allegedly causing a 13-year-old player’s collarbone to fracture after tacking him during a rough practice.
Detroit Links: Dan Gilbert did not pressure Chrysler into Dime, legitimate businessman passes and Assetz Investments just sounds shady
In today’s links: An update on the Quicken/Chrysler Dime rumors, ruin porn in marvelous miniature and don’t invest with people who confuse a “z” with an “s.”
Ford to add $3.8B to pension plans this year
Ford said it will put $2 billion into the U.S. pension plan, make $350,000 in benefit payments and put the remaining $1.45 billion into other plans across the globe. As… Read more
Authorities bust heroin-driven theft ring in northeast Ingham County
Sheriff’s deputies began a comprehensive investigation into heroin use activity in Webberville and the northeast portion of Ingham County late last fall.
Funding community colleges: Does Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposal get it right?
Grand Rapids Community College President Steven Ender says there’s plenty to like about how Gov. Rick Snyder’s budget proposal would fund two-year colleges.
Mother of former Flint resident sentenced to death in Iran says Amir Hekmati is ‘disappointed,’ yet ‘hopeful’
Benhaz Hekmati traveled to Tehran last month and visited Evin Prison to see her son Amir Hekmati, a U.S. citizen and former Flint resident sentenced to death there, according to… Read more
Mother of Amir Hekmati visits ex-Marine sentenced to death in Iran
The mother of a former U.S. Marine sentenced to death in Iran on a spying conviction has visited her son in an Iranian prison, a spokesman for the Michigan family… Read more
Constitutionality, accountability and race: Metro Detroit leaders, experts debate Michigan emergency manager law
Dozens of Metro Detroit’s political, religious and community leaders gathered Tuesday night in Highland Park, where they debated and discussed the implications and impact of Michigan’s emergency manager law.
Michigan primary issues: Where do Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum stand on the government’s role in education?
Ron Paul and Rick Santorum in particular have voiced their support for home-schooling.
Chrysler, Anderson Cooper give Metro Detroit family in need new minivan
The Ewing family was selected by Anderson Cooper, host of the NBC talk show, in December to receive the minivan as part of the show’s “Anderson, I Need Your Help… Read more
