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Many Michigan Tech grads will be heading home for the holidays with degrees in hand. Some 350 graduates of Michigan Tech took part in the Midyear Commencement Saturday. Among them was Huskies Football Captain Ben Tauchen, graduating with a Masters in Business Administration–only somewhat more satisfying than his accomplishments on …

Legislation to increase organ donations is headed to the governor’s desk. Known as Lauren’s Law, the bill would require individuals applying for or renewing a driver’s license to select whether or not they want to be added to the Michigan anatomical gift donor registry. State Senator John Proos of southwest …

A bill which would keep animals from getting adopted by convicted animal abusers is on its way to Governor Snyder’s desk. Here’s state Representative Paul Muxlow: The Brown City Republican says snimal shelters and animal control organizations would be required to check with the state prior to adopting-out an animal.