Michigan

Michigan police say woman threatened husband with knife after he threw away her bottle of vodka

Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago

Michigan farm expert opens Marijuana U.

Boston Herald (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -- Nearly a year after voters in this economically disadvantaged state overwhelmingly passed a ballot initiative approving the consumption of medicinal marijuana,...

WITH PDF OF STUDY: Study: Michigan crumbles under outdated tax system

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago

California's state finances are awful, but Michigan is among nine other states that aren't far behind the Golden State in economic trauma, according to a new study.

Protesters blast cuts to school aid in Michigan

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | yesterday

LANSING -- About 800 parents, students and school officials swarmed the state Capitol on Tuesday, demanding that lawmakers restore funds for school districts, which face state aid cuts as high as $600 per pupil. But the stalemate over increased funding continued between Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Senate Republicans.

Brief Sixth Circuit opinion rejects Blakely challenge to Michigan sentencing system

Sentencing Law and Policy (Free subscription) | yesterday

This morning the Sixth Circuit issued a short opinion in Chontos v. Berguis, No. 08-1031 (6th Cir. Nov. 10, 2009) (available here), in which the panel concludes that Michigan's distinctive structured sentencing scheme does not have a Blakely problem. I...

Hundreds protest funding cuts for Michigan schools

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | yesterday

LANSING — About 800 parents, teachers and school officials swarmed the Capitol this morning, demanding that lawmakers approve more money for schools to avoid cuts surpassing $600 per pupil in some districts.

Classroom Basics for 1:1 Computing by Shawn Massey and Wynn Draper-Bryant (Flint Community Schools, Michigan)

Moving at the Speed of Creativity (Free subscription) | yesterday

These are my notes from Shawn Massey and Wynn Draper-Bryant’s presentation, “Classroom Basics for 1:1 Computing” at the One to One Institute’s conference on November 10, 2009 conference in Chicago, Illinois. MY THOUGHTS ARE IN ALL CAPS. I am recording this session and hope to share it as a podcast later. Shawn and Wynn are [...]

Clunkers analysis shows contrast between Michigan and US

Leftlane (Free subscription) | yesterday

A recent analysis of the Cash for Clunkers trade-ins and purchases reveals a startling contrast between Michigan participants and the rest of the nation in regards to the origin of the vehicles traded-in and purchased. When compared to the rest of the nation, Michigan showed considerably higher loyalty to domestic products with their Cash for Clunkers [...]

Michigan ace wins World Series of Poker-- and $8.55 million

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | yesterday

Joe Cada, 21, of Shelby Twp. has won the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, winning $8.55 million and becoming the youngest player to win the tournament.

Michigan news: Jury selection to resume in Rib Rack trial

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009

Jury selection is to continue Thursday in the trial of Jerome Hamilton, 16, accused of first-degree murder in the shooting death of a Lathrup Village restaurant manager more than a year ago.

Talent agency acquires Michigan-focused competitor

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

A talent management agency with offices in Detroit, Chicago and Los Angeles has acquired a Michigan-focused competitor and plans to expand its film division following the deal.

Talent agency acquires Michigan-focused competitor

Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

A talent management agency with offices in Detroit, Chicago and Los Angeles has acquired a Michigan-focused competitor and plans to expand its film division following the deal.

Study: Michigan roads getting worse

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

As Michigan faces declines in road funding, a new analysis finds that the percentage of roads in poor shape increased to 32% in 2008 from 25% the year before.

More States Headed for California-style Financial Calamity?

Leiter Reports: A Group Blog (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

A new Pew Center study identifies nine states as heading in that grim direction: Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island and Wisconsin. State universities generally, and Californian ones in particular, are conspicuous by their (in some...

Happy Veterans Day ... and thank you, David Holtz

MichiganLiberal (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago

Today was originally set aside to recognize the end of World War I in hopes that future generations would never again know what war is like. As you might have guessed, things didn't work out that way. Today, the 11th day of the 11th month is set aside to recognize the service of all veterans (unlike Memorial Day, which is set aside to honor people who never made it to being veterans). Today, here...

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Dad blowtorches son's butt as punishment

hogstr | 04/24/2009

Two Michigan men are facing felony child abuse charges after they allegedly punished a 6-year-old relative by burning his buttocks with a blowtorch