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Census & Michigan Snowbirds
It’s the middle of March and the huge job of counting every person living in America is well under way! The 2010 Census questionnaire is being mailed to your home and should arrive next week. Once you get the form, it’s imperative you fill it out and send it back. The official Census Day is April 1st.
2010 U.S. Census
The 2010 Census is right around the corner and for Michigan there has never been a more important count. Starting next month there will be a big push to determine the number of people living in America. It’s a huge effort mandated every 10 years by the U.S. Constitution.
Michigan Tourism Budget
Governor Jennifer Granholm's proposed 2011 state budget is a good starting point for vigorous public debate, tough legislative negotiations, and sensible compromises.
Viewer Mail - Text Messaging Ban
Our editorial calling for a ban on text messaging while driving in Michigan triggered these responses. Leroy Brown writes:
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Text Messaging Ban
Six thousand deaths, five hundred thousand injuries! Distracted driving is dangerous. Sending a text or instant message while driving has unfortunately become a popular practice; but in Michigan this behavior is one step closer to becoming illegal.
Viewer Mail-Cash for Spectrum
Once again, it’s time for Channel 7’s “Viewer Mail.” Our editorial about the battle over broadcast spectrum and free, over-the-air, local television, prompted a lot of support.
Cash for Spectrum
How would you feel if you lost your free, over-the-air, local television stations like Channels 2, 4, 62, and of course, 7? It's not a far-fetched idea. Your connection to free news, weather, entertainment, and emergency programming could go away.
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The Holiday Season
Once again, the holiday season is upon us. The hustle, the bustle, it's a special time of year. There are many ways to celebrate the season.
Term Limit Reform
A bipartisan proposal to reform Michigan’s current term limit law is a significant step in the right direction. The bill has been introduced in the State House by Representative Ted Bledsoe.
Viewer Mail: Health Care Bill
Now that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a sweeping health care bill, the vigorous debate moves to the U.S. Senate. But viewer reaction before and after the controversial vote is wide ranging.
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