Michigan NewsLocal, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Companies Avoid Taxes- August 12, 2008 The Government Accountability Office is releasing a report that says most U.S. corporations pay no federal income taxes.http://www.topix.net/state/mi/2008/08/companies-avoid-taxes?fromrss=1 Harvey Wasserman: McCain's Michigan melt-down madness- August 12, 2008 Leave it to John McCain to pick the site of a horrific atomic meltdown to symbolize his push for nuke power.http://www.topix.net/state/mi/2008/08/harvey-wasserman-mccains-michigan-melt-down-madness?... Spokeswoman: Kilpatrick won't testify at governor's hearing- August 12, 2008 A spokeswoman for Detroit's mayor says the mayor won't testify at a governor's hearing on his removal from office.http://www.topix.net/state/mi/2008/08/spokeswoman-kilpatrick-wont-testify-at-governors-hea... A roundup of editorials from Michigan newspapers- August 12, 2008 Michigan, like most states, has laws designed to get tough with people who repeatedly violate the law.http://www.topix.net/state/mi/2008/08/a-roundup-of-editorials-from-michigan-newspapers?fro... Slashed film incentives send production crew to Michigan- August 11, 2008 The minute Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi axed film production incentives from Italy's federal budget, producers there revolted, threatening to boycott film festivals and leave the country for good.http://www.topix.net/state/mi/2008/08/slashed-film-incentives-send-production-crew-to-mich... More motorists riding Amtrak Michigan lines to Chicago- August 11, 2008 LANSING The high cost of gas is pushing many travelers between Michigan and Chicago to ride passenger trains.http://www.topix.net/state/mi/2008/08/more-motorists-riding-amtrak-michigan-lines-to-chica... Michigan insurance premiums more than double in 10 years- August 11, 2008 Insurance premium costs in Michigan have more than doubled for private sector companies in 10 years, according to a report released Aug.http://www.topix.net/state/mi/2008/08/michigan-insurance-premiums-more-than-double-in-10-y... Lawmaker Wants Oil Royalties For Mich.- August 10, 2008 A lawmaker wants oil and gas companies to pay Michigan higher royalty fees when leasing state-owned land.http://www.topix.net/state/mi/2008/08/lawmaker-wants-oil-royalties-for-mich?fromrss=1 Law professors set up Michigan Innocence Clinic- August 10, 2008 Two University of Michigan law professors are spending the summer setting up a student law clinic to challenge what they believe are wrongful convictions of innocent people.http://www.topix.net/state/mi/2008/08/law-professors-set-up-michigan-innocence-clinic?from... Stacey A. Rentfrow- August 10, 2008 Occupation: Attorney City: Marcellus Are you married If so spouse's name: Jaime Sumners How long have you been married 11 years Children: Two sons, Carson, 6 years old and Jack, 7 years old Hobbies, ...http://www.topix.net/state/mi/2008/08/stacey-a-rentfrow?fromrss=1 |