Current State #248 | February 5, 2014

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Published February 5, 2014 at 2:08 PM EST

Today on Current State: Michigan's proposal for a part time legislature; Georgia's part time legislature; MSU Symphony concert preview; Michigan's court interpreters; and Zero Day.

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