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"I asked how much longer they would be mowing the lawn and they asked how much longer the party would be going. I said another couple hours. They said, 'We'll be mowing for another couple hours.'"
Rep. Frank FOSTER (R-Pellton), responding to a Michigan Nurses Association staffer who said Foster used an insulting word to describe her during a neighbor dispute in south Lansing on Tuesday.
Dems Call For Investigation On Schmidt's New Opponent
"Matt MOJZAK, the 22-year-old GNC manager who filed at the last minute Tuesday as a Democrat to run against now-Republican Rep. Roy SCHMIDT, signed an affidavit saying he's lived in Kent County for 22 years."
Revenue Changes Don't Change Budget Plans
"Michigan lawmakers now have just under $300 million in extra one-time money for the rest of the fiscal year following today's revenue estimating conference, but state officials don't believe that will alter the direction of budget talks."
Pigs On The Lam
"The Cheboygan County hunting ranch that is being sued by the state for not letting conservation officers check for illegal swine on it property, had an eight-pig breakout Tuesday afternoon, and owner Ron McKENDRICK isn't convinced they were acting alone."
MPSERS Reform Shelved For The Day In Senate
"The Senate today took a pass on passing school employee retirement reform, as Senate Majority Leader Randy RICHARDVILLE (R-Monroe) said the GOP caucus wanted another day to weigh amendments and get the bill right."
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