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Gov. Granholm wants longer school year in Michigan

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LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Gov. Jennifer Granholm says she wants Michigan schoolchildren to spend more time in the classroom than they do now.   The Democratic governor told reporters Tuesday she'd like to see schools meet for more than 180 days pe... Full story

Experts to testify in 5-state carp lawsuit

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CHICAGO (AP) - Experts are set to testify in a federal lawsuit in Chicago, where five states are asking a judge to close Illinois shipping locks to prevent invasive Asian carp from overrunning the Great Lakes.   In two days of hearings startin... Full story

2 people killed in Michigan; suspect dead in Ind.

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LEWISTON, Mich. (AP) - Authorities in northern Michigan say a 70-year-old man and an 82-year-old woman were fatally shot, and the suspect died after shooting himself in Indiana. The two bodies were discovered in Lewiston, 90 miles south of the tip o... Full story

Mich. lawmakers back with budget deadlines coming

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LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan lawmakers are returning to the Capitol with deadlines approaching to balance the state's budget. The state Senate was in session Tuesday, and the state House returns Wednesday. Budgets are supposed to be finalized befo... Full story

Michigan Corps seeks to involve youth in efforts

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DETROIT (AP) - A recently formed national philanthropy working to help Michigan rebound from its economic troubles wants to get students and youth involved in the effort.   Michigan Corps says its Michigan Corps Youth Network will provide lead... Full story

Michigan Historical Museum to open toy exhibit

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LANSING, Mich. (AP) - The Michigan Historical Museum is opening a new exhibit of old toys called "Batteries Not Included."   The exhibit opens Saturday at the museum in Lansing. It includes toys either manufactured in Michigan or donated to th... Full story

Granholm to cross Mackinac Bridge on the run Mon.

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MACKINAW CITY, Mich. (AP) - Gov. Jennifer Granholm is returning to her tradition of running the Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk and Run as she leads the crossing for her last time as governor.   The Democrat and her husband, Dan Mulhern, will b... Full story

Granholm: Hope for state after `decade from hell'

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DETROIT (AP) - Gov. Jennifer Granholm says her five-mile Labor Day run across the Mackinac Bridge could be a metaphor for Michigan's past, present and future.   The state's outgoing Democratic leader was among 300 runners who led several thous... Full story

Mich. accepting proposals for $4M in water funds

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LANSING, Mich. (AP) - The state Department of Natural Resources and Environment is accepting proposals for projects to restore and protect Michigan wetlands, lakes and streams.   The department recently announced that about $4 million in state... Full story

Michigan's rich film incentives not sure thing

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LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan's aggressive tax credit program for filmmakers is far from a sure thing for those seeking a state subsidy.   The Detroit Free Press reported Sunday that 183 of the 352 applicants for the tax breaks got them. The ... Full story

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