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12:00 am
Mon September 17, 2012

MICHIGAN AND THE CIVIL WAR: Antietam

Today marks the 150th anniversary of a turning point in the Civil War: the battle of Antietam.

The Maryland battle marked the Confederate army’s first invasion of the north, and it would become the bloodiest day in American history. More than

23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or reported missing.           

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Economic Evolution in the Great Lake State
12:00 am
Mon September 17, 2012

reWorking Michigan: Trade Mission to China is Michigan's Largest in Years

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Business leaders from more than 20 Michigan companies are traveling to China this week on a trade mission.  The six-city tour is one of the largest overseas events Michigan economic development officials have ever sponsored.  It’s an opportunity to match Michigan farmers, automakers, engineers and manufacturers with potential customers in China.

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6:36 pm
Fri September 14, 2012

Study Finds No High-Risk Pathways for Asian Carp

Credit Asian Carp Reg'l Coordinating Committee

A federal study of 18 potential aquatic links between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds says none of them are likely pathways to the lakes for Asian carp.

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6:34 pm
Fri September 14, 2012

Michigan Governor Prepares for China Trade Trip

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Gov. Rick Snyder says he hopes to return from a week-long China trip with both new and renewed business and trade relationships.

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6:31 pm
Fri September 14, 2012

AG Schuette Says McCotter Investigation Cost State $27k

The investigation into former Congressman Thad McCotter’s reelection campaign has cost the state $27,0000

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12:00 am
Fri September 14, 2012

LSO MasterWorks Season Begins with Votapek Tribute

Credit Courtesy / Lansing Symphony Orchestra
LSO Music Director and Conductor Timothy Muffitt

The Lansing Symphony Orchestra is beginning its 2012-2013 season with a celebration of pianist Ralph Votapek. WKAR's Melissa Benmark spoke with LSO music director and conductor Timothy Muffitt about the program.

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6:17 pm
Thu September 13, 2012

Snyder: Michigan Needs to Educate More People for Skilled Trades

Credit Rick Pluta / MPRN

Governor Rick Snyder says Michigan and the rest of the country lost sight of the value of vocational training as young people were encouraged to get four-year college degrees.

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6:13 pm
Thu September 13, 2012

Public Defense Bill Stalled in Committee

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The state Attorney General has stalled a plan to overhaul Michigan’s public defense system.

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6:42 am
Thu September 13, 2012

State Lawmakers Want To Revive MCCC

Interior picture of Michigan's Capitol
Credit File Photo / WKAR
Inside the Michigan Capitol.

A group of state Senators is trying to revamp Michigan’s Civilian Conservation Corps.

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