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In this Nov. 22, 2017, file photo, Dr. Larry Nassar appears in court for a plea hearing in Lansing, Mich. Michigan State University has reached a $500 million settlement with hundreds of women and girls who say they were sexually assaulted by Nassar in the worst sex-abuse case in sports history. The deal was announced Wednesday, May 16, 2018, by Michigan State and lawyers for 332 victims. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Michigan State and Larry Nassar victims reach $500M settlement

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Larry Nassar looks at the gallery in the court during the sixth day of his sentencing hearing Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in Lansing, Mich. Nassar has admitted sexually assaulting athletes when he was employed by Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics, which is the sport's national governing organization and trains Olympians. (Dale G.Young/Detroit News via AP)

The Latest: Lawmaker: Simon’s resignation ‘important step’

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A tear falls from Larry Nassar's eye Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, as he is confronted in Circuit Judge Rosemarie Aquilina's courtroom during the fourth day of victim impact statements regarding former sports medicine doctor Larry Nassar, who pled guilty to seven counts of sexual assault in Ingham County, and three in Eaton County. (Matthew Dae Smith /Lansing State Journal via AP)

The Latest: USA Gymnastics suspends ex-women’s coach Geddert

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Gabriel Biber of Lansing leaves up in arms after the Lansing City Council voted 5-2 to rescind the sanctuary city declaration Wednesday,, April 12, 2017, during a special city council meeting at City Hall in Lansing, Mich. &quot;It's disingenuous, I'm very disappointed with the reasoning behind their decision,&quot; Biber said. Citizens from both sides spoke for nearly three hours before the council voted 5-2 to remove the 'Sanctuary City' designation. (Matthew Dae Smith/Lansing State Journal via AP)

Michigan capital rescinds calling itself ‘sanctuary city’

By JEFF KAROUB and DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

People crowd the Lansing City Council chambers for a special meeting in Lansing, Mich., Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Michigan's capital city on Wednesday rescinded its decision to deem itself a &quot;sanctuary city&quot; protecting immigrants, bowing to concerns from the business community that the ambiguous, contentious term may draw unwanted attention to Lansing. (Matthew Dae Smith/Lansing State Journal via AP)

Michigan capital rescinds calling itself ‘sanctuary city’

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A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials

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Angela Olivares, of Toledo Ohio, holds up a sign at the Lansing State Capitol during the Women's March on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (Samantha Madar /Jackson Citizen Patriot via AP)

Thousands unite in Michigan on day of Washington march

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Lansing: Last water service line with lead to be removed

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MSU economist works to improve local government

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Winners named in Michigan APME newspaper contest

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Michigan’s Snyder signs bill raising minimum wage

By EMMA FIDEL - Associated Press

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signs bill to boost minimum wage to $9.25, avert $10.10 ballot drive

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Spokeswoman: Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will sign $9.25 minimum wage law within a few hours

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Michigan Legislature votes to raise minimum wage to $9.25 to head off $10.10 ballot proposal

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In this photo taken on May 19, 2014, Michelle McMann, left, a surgical nurse, talks with Austin Holcomb at the opening of Sparrow Hospital's new surgical center in Lansing, Mich. At right is Tom Ostrander. Sparrow Health System has more than doubled the size of its surgical center in a $15 million expansion at Sparrow Hospital. (AP Photo/The State Journal, Al Goldis) NO SALES

Sparrow unveils new $15 million surgical center

By KEN PALMER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2014 file photo a car drives by a pothole in Detroit. The state House's vote to slowly raise gasoline taxes over time if prices increase has senators asking: Is it enough to fix Michigan's deteriorating roads? Talks are underway on whether lawmakers can capitalize on voter anger over shoddy roads and commit to a much higher tax increase, phased in over a handful of years. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Michigan Senate amends bill to double fuel taxes

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FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2013, file photo, Americans for Prosperity Foundation Chairman David Koch speaks in Orlando, Fla. Americans for Prosperity is launching an effort to kill the legislative appropriation that is the key to Detroit's bankruptcy settlement. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Koch Brothers group prepares to fight Detroit deal

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Senate OKs commission to manage governor’s house

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Lois DeMott arranges art by Michigan prisoners in her new office in Lansing on April 28, 2014. DeMott, who co-founded Lansing-based Citizens for Prison Reform in 2011, plans step down from her post as the group’s president to serve as a liaison between prisoners’ families and officials at three prisons. DeMott, whose son was incarcerated until about a year ago, said she had a hard time dealing with officials in trying to make sure his medical, mental health and other needs were being met. She learned how to navigate the system through trial and error. (AP Photo/Detroit Free Press, Paul Egan) DETROIT NEWS OUT; NO SALES

Program aims to boost family support for prisoners

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