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David Dudenhoefer, a right-to-work supporter, is met with opposition from union employees Thursday at the Capitol in Lansing, Mich. Michigan has pushed ahead with a bill to make the labor stronghold a right-to-work state. (Associated Press)

Protesters swarm as Michigan pushes right-to-work measure

By Andrea Billups - The Washington Times

“I am a supporter of collective bargaining, but Proposal 2 would amend our constitution to change the way bargaining would work in our state. It could lead to unlimited wage increases and early retirements with lavish pensions — all at the taxpayers’ expense”.
— Gov. Rick Snyder, Michigan Republican

Unions make a stand for fixed rights in Michigan

By Andrea Billups - The Washington Times

Illustration: Voter ID by Greg Groesch for The Washington Times

KNIGHT: Clueless in Minnesota and Michigan

By Robert Knight - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, a five-term Republican lawmaker, left his district in shambles amid a decision to resign after his camp turned in bogus ballot petitions that prompted an investigation into fraud. Mr. McCotter’s 11th District covers parts of Oakland and Wayne counties, economically struggling areas. (Associated Press)

Michigan to pay for McCotter meltdown

By Andrea Billups - The Washington Times

Judge William Collette listens to arguments on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at the Ingham County Courthouse in Mason, Mich., before throwing out a suit by Detroit's corporate counsel after a lawyer for Mayor Dave Bing intervened and said the city's top attorney had no authority to challenge the city's financial agreement with the state. (AP Photo/Detroit News, Dale G. Young)

Judge tosses suit that threatened Detroit’s finances

By Ed White - Associated Press

Illustration by Greg Groesch for The Washington Times

DONATELLI: Snyder shapes up Michigan

By Frank Donatelli

**FILE** Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (Associated Press)

DECKER: Romney’s Snyder example

By Brett M. Decker - The Washington Times

Michigan helmet laws are reviewed. (The Washington Times)

Motorcyclists hope Mich. governor signs bill ending helmets order

By Andrea Billups - The Washington Times

Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh responds during the open public forum during a Detroit City Council meeting discussing the city consent agreement on Wednesday, April, 4, 2012. The city of Detroit was moving closer to avoiding a state-appointed emergency manager Wednesday. A state-appointed review team approved an agreement between the state and city to fix Detroit's troubled finances. (AP Photo/Detroit Free Press, Jarrad Henderson)

Detroit’s leaders keep grip on the city

By Andrea Billups - The Washington Times

DINE: Bing, Snyder a blast from a better past

The Washington Times

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing said it would be "nuts" to think he'd accept a state oversight board for the city's intractable finances. "When I did read it, I was appalled," he said. (Associated Press)

Dire finances leave Detroit stalled

By Andrea Billups - The Washington Times

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder must decide whether to appoint an emergency manager to keep financially crippled Detroit from going under. (Associated Press)

Detroit fights to keep control of its finances

By Andrea Billups - The Washington Times

"I am gratified that the Legislature removed the definition of public employer from the bill, which included institutions of higher education, in favor of a definition of public employees that makes no specific reference to university employees," said Gov. Rick Snyder, Michigan Republican. (Associated Press)

Michigan bans domestic-partner benefits

By Andrea Billups - The Washington Times

Ambassador Bridge links downtown Detroit and Windsor, Canada. Manuel Moroun, the owner of the aging structure, mounted a million-dollar ad campaign to sway state voters against a new bridge project connecting Detroit and Canada. (Associated Press)

Detroit-Canada bridge deal may lie in Michigan governor’s hands

By Andrea Billups - The Washington Times

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing discusses the city's financial woes on Wednesday. Mr. Bing urged municipal unions to accept wage cuts and Michigan leaders to pay the city millions stemming from a decade-old tax agreement, saying Detroit needs the money to avoid a takeover. (Associated Press)

Detroit faces state takeover

By Andrea Billups - The Washington Times

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder

Proposed bridge to Canada loses key vote

By Tim Martin - Associated Press

APNewsBreak: Mich. to require BMI reports on kids

By KATHY BARKS HOFFMAN - Associated Press

Imported workers wanted in jobs-poor Michigan

By Andrea Billups - The Washington Times

The Ambassador Bridge, a 7,500-foot suspension bridge, first linked the United States and Canada in November 1929. It is a primary route for auto suppliers and the busiest international border crossing in North America in terms of trade volume. (Detroit News)

Despite Canadian funding, bridge plan divides Detroit

By Andrea Billups - The Washington Times

Ted Nugent talks turkey with Michigan governor

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press