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Local Ordinance Bill Passes House

A bill limiting the types of business regulations local governments can approve passed the House just one day after a dramatic committee hearing where protesters opposing the legislation interrupted proceedings multiple times. The measure cleared the House on a 57-52 vote. It would among other things, prohibit local governments from …

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Escanaba Man Found Guilty Of Murder

An Escanaba man accused of killing his estranged wife at her home last September was found guilty Wednesday of first degree murder. 37-year-old Kallay Batchelor had no reaction as the guilty verdict was read in Delta County Circuit Court. Family members of 32-year-old Heather Batchelor gasped and wept. During the …

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E-Cigarette Sale To Minors Ban Moves To House

A measure making it illegal to sell e-cigarettes to minors is on the way to the Michigan House. The bill, sponsored by State Senator Rick Jones, cleared the Senate Wednesday. However the legislation’s fate, if it passes the House, is up in the air. Governor Rick Snyder wants e-cigarettes classified …

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