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Michigan State Capitol Building by MichSt
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm delivered her fifth State of the State speech last night. Her speech was highly anticipated by both Democrats and Republicans due to the looming fiscal crisis. Some of the major themes that she touched on included:
School funding
Worker Retraining
Hints about tax increase and budget cuts
Alternative Energy
Government Reform
You [...]
Crim Kiss by Hemicuda82
The day for lovers, sweethearts and paramours is drawing close. Like it, love it, or hate it, Valentine's Day has become an annual tradition. Such a tradition, that according to the Greeting Card Association, over one billion valentines will be given out, and eighty five percent of those by women.
As you celebrate [...]
Sled Run by Pasque
Remember Absolute Michigan's Holler video that combined the talents of the Detroit Cobras and Detroit-area photographers? Well, we're at it again!
Part 1, the photos
It's almost time for the Detroit Winter Blast, and we're calling on you to submit your best photos of the event to be featured on Absolute Michigan next week. [...]
Michigan Cherries by jdurchen
Did you know that Michigan is the largest producer of Montmorency tart cherries, growing 70-75% of the crop? With February being National Cherry Month, it's only appropriate we celebrate Michigan's almost-official fruit!
The Cherry Marketing Institute has information available for educators and other folks regarding the history and present state of the cherry [...]
What happens when you combine a rescued Australian Cattle Dog who models, an avid knitter ala new mom and the ups and downs of life in Mid-Michigan?
You get Red Dog Knits, a heart-warming, often funny, daily glimpse into the life of Kris and her menagerie of adorable pets (count - 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 [...]
Patriotic Paint by Mac Girl
Project Blue Star is an effort to lend a helping hand to the families of Michigan soldiers serving overseas. The program identifies and catalogues all services available to military families in one convenient on-line location. With a history dating back to World War I, Blue Star programs have been around for [...]
reaching to the moon by oldbrushes
As the state's auto industry takes one hit after another, Michigan residents now have one more reason to consider heading back to the farm, corn-based ethanol. Today's cover story in the Lansing State Journal looks at how corn may change the face of automotive fuel.
The rising emergence of ethanol-producing plants [...]
Wall Columns by BuildingsofDetroit.com
In the 1800s, Lansing's theatre industry was booming, and known state-wide for its opulent Opera House and other venues that provided "big city" thrills and entertainment to Michigan's residents. This article from the Lansing City Pulse takes you from Downer's Hall in Old Town, one of Lansing's first theaters, through the boom [...]
Words by Patrick T Power
On our fourth and final stop on our tour through Michigan's Government, we visit Michigan's Court System.
Whether it's the state's highest court - the Supreme Court - the Court of Appeals, or any of the various Trial Courts, you'll be sure to find what you're looking for in this easy to [...]
The Michigan State Senate is the other half of the Legislative Branch of Michigan's government. While the House has 110 districts, the Senate only has 38, each representing approximately 212,400 to 263,500 residents. State Senators serve 4 year terms, compared to the House's 2 year terms.
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