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MICHIGAN

House race spending increases

Rachel Jackson
August 2, 2012

Spending for House of Representative races across the state increased by 17.4 percent from the 2010 election, amassing more than $9.6 million statewide, according to the Michigan Campaign Finance Network. Republicans campaigning for state office raised about $1.5 million more than Democrats seeking office. Candidates were required to submit financial reports to the Secretary of State last week, prior to the upcoming primary election on Tuesday, stating their contributions and expenditures up to July 22. The candidates for the 69th district seat raised more than $250,000, most of which came from a battle between Democratic candidates Sam Singh and Susan Schmidt. Singh has raised $136,522 during the cumulative election cycle, to Schmidt’s $95,356.

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Conrad's to open new location

After opening its first location in 2007, Conrad’s College Town Grill, 101 E. Grand River Ave., is expanding its horizons. The restaurant is opening another location on the other side of town in the former location of Papa’s Pizza and BBQ, 1219 E.

MICHIGAN

Cities don’t have right to overrule marijuana rules

Rachel Jackson
August 2, 2012

In a court verdict handed down Wednesday, cities and townships are legally prohibited from banning the growth and use of medical marijuana. The Michigan Court of Appeals decided the state medical marijuana law pre-empts a local ordinance in Wyoming, Mich., and local ordinances do not have more authority than state law, the Detroit Free Press reported. The verdict stems from a case in which a patient using medical marijuana challenged a city zoning ordinance that prohibited the use or growth of marijuana.

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Video game helps cancer patients

Isabella Shaya
August 1, 2012

Patients recovering from lung cancer surgery and participating in a recent study conducted by a researcher in the MSU College of Nursing are being given video games to help with the recovery.

MICHIGAN

Face Time: Susan Schmidt

Rachel Jackson
August 1, 2012

On Tuesday, Susan Schmidt — an East Lansing educator and former chief of staff to Rep. Mark Meadows, D-East Lansing — will challenge fellow Democrat Sam Singh in Tuesday’s primary to become the state representative for the 69th district. The State News talked with Schmidt about her biggest concerns for the state.

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Living City: The Junior Olympics

Adam Toolin
August 1, 2012

In 2008, Beijing hosted the Summer Olympics for the world to see. The children at the Lil’ Olympians Sports Camp are too young to remember the games, but fast forward four years, and the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, is teaching children the Olympic basics.

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MSU professor steps down from CATA board

Darcie Moran
July 31, 2012

Less than a year after his appointment by the Meridian Charter Township board of trustees, Thomas Maleck is resigning from his position on the Capital Area Transportation Authority, or CATA, board of directors and dealing with the controversy surrounding why.

MICHIGAN

Face Time: Susan McGillicuddy

Rachel Jackson
July 30, 2012

Republican candidate for the 69th district House of Representatives seat Susan McGillicuddy said she’s ready to move up.After serving as the Meridian Charter Township supervisor for 12 years, she wants to try her hand at state politics. The State News sat down with McGillicuddy to speak about her campaign.

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MSU Dubai will offer new law programs

Isabella Shaya
July 30, 2012

Students wanting to learn about the American legal system and increase their chances of finding work can now take classes taught by MSU professors at MSU’s Dubai campus to receive a Master of Laws degree.

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Summer blooming

Julia Nagy
July 30, 2012

Ferris State University sophomore Ian Wenk waters plants at the Beal Botanical Garden on Monday, July 30, 2012. Wenk is working at the garden for the summer.