Articles tagged with rick
Wed, May 23, 2012
Tax break coming in next fiscal year
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Snyder and legislators are working toward reducing Michiganders' income tax six months earlier than planned.
Individual income tax rates are set ...
Wed, May 16, 2012
Governor Snyder to take a larger salary
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Rick Snyder will reportedly begin accepting his normal salary this year. In 2011, the governor returned all but one-dollar of his ...
Tue, May 15, 2012
Governor signs cyber school legislation
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Rick Snyder signs legislation that lifts the cap on the number of cyber charter schools in the state. The law also ...
Wed, May 09, 2012
Rick Baker Joins 'Men In Black 3'
By Daniel Hubschman, Hollywood.com Staff
Columbia Pictures anticipated Men In Black 3 will see director Barry Sonnenfeld reunite with stars Tommy Lee Jones ...
Wed, May 09, 2012
'The Dictator' Tells Jon Stewart About His New Bestie, Rick Santorum VIDEO
By Kelsea Stahler, Hollywood.com Staff
The Daily Show scored a major coup on May 7: The Comedy Central series nailed down an interview ...
Wed, May 09, 2012
Snyder signs taser legislation
LANSING (WKZO) -- Legislation allowing Michigan residents with concealed pistol licenses to carry a taser for self-protection has been signed by Governor Rick Snyder. Michigan ...
Tue, May 08, 2012
Rick Baker Joins 'Men In Black 3'
By Daniel Hubschman, Hollywood.com Staff
Columbia Pictures anticipated Men In Black 3 will see director Barry Sonnenfeld reunite with stars Tommy Lee Jones ...
Tue, May 08, 2012
'The Dictator' Tells Jon Stewart About His New Bestie, Rick Santorum VIDEO
By Kelsea Stahler, Hollywood.com Staff
The Daily Show scored a major coup on May 7: The Comedy Central series nailed down an interview ...
Tue, May 08, 2012
Snyder signs legislation ending penalties for minor alcohol poisoning treatment
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Snyder signed legislation Tuesday that provides amnesty for minors who seek medical treatment for alcohol poisoning. Until now, the law stated ...
Wed, May 02, 2012
New law meant to better protect minors from sex offenders
LANSING (WKZO) -- Legislation has been signed into law by Governor Snyder aimed at providing better protection for kids from sex offenders, including their own ...
Tue, May 01, 2012
LISTEN: Tiger bats wake up, pound Royals 9-3
DETROIT, MI (WKZO) - The Detroit Tigers haven't been able to shake the Kansas City Royals in the last few game. Oh, the Tigers ...
Wed, April 25, 2012
Former rival Rick Perry endorses Mitt Romney
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Texas Governor Rick Perry, who dropped out of the Republican presidential race in January and initially threw his support to Newt Gingrich ...
Wed, April 25, 2012
WATCH LIVE: Michigan Governor Rick Snyder conducts online town hall meeting
EAST LANSING, MI -- (WKZO) Michigan Governor Rick Snyder is hosting an online town hall meeting beginning at 12:15pm today. Questions may be posted ...
Tue, April 24, 2012
Snyder calls for urgent action in Detroit
DETROIT (WKZO) -- Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has called for more urgent action to save the city of Detroit. During a Crain's Detroit Business ...
Wed, April 18, 2012
Governor Snyder on DOD Mission in Afghanistan
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Rick Snyder is on a Department of Defense mission in Afghanistan. Until Wednesday, the trip was kept secret. Geralyn Lasher, a ...
Thu, April 12, 2012
Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen, Donovan, Buddy Guy to Play at Grammy-Sponsored D.C. Event
Cheap Trick 's Rick Nielsen , folk-rock great Donovan and blues legend Buddy Guy will perform April 25 in Washington, D.C., at the Grammys ...
Tue, April 10, 2012
New Poll Shows Better Economy Helps Snyder, Obama in Michigan
LANSING (WKZO) -- A new poll out this week in Michigan shows higher approval numbers for both Republican Governor Rick Snyder and President Obama. Pollsters ...
Tue, April 10, 2012
WATCH LIVE: @2PM Rick Santorum to make announcement in Gettysburg; CBS reports Sanoturm to suspend campaign
GETTYSBURG, PA (WKZO) -- GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum is scheduled to make an announcement to supporters in the Civil War town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania ...
Mon, April 09, 2012
Michigan State Fairgrounds Property Put into Land Bank
DETROIT (WKZO) -- The former Michigan State Fairgrounds property may be seeing some changes in the near future.
Governor Rick Snyder has signed bills that ...
Fri, April 06, 2012
Edgar & Johnny Winter, Rick Derringer, Leslie West Joining Forces for Rock'n'Blues Tour
An impressive lineup of veteran artists are teaming up for a U.S. summer trek that will showcase the merger of rock music and ...
Thu, April 05, 2012
After game-changing run, Santorum quits White House race
By Patricia Zengerle
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Rick Santorum ended his improbable run for the White House on Tuesday after leading a Republican tilt to ...
Tue, April 03, 2012
Detroit Financial Issue Re-Kindles Governor Snyder Recall
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Rick Snyder's handling of the Detroit financial crisis may have re-energized recall efforts against him. Michigan Rising recently filed wording ...
Wed, March 28, 2012
Governor Addresses Town Hall Meeting
DETROIT (WKZO) -- Michigan Governor Rick Snyder held a town hall meeting in Detroit Wednesday morning addressing many issues including the financial crisis in the ...
Tue, March 27, 2012
Governor Snyder Signs Bills Appropriating Funds for Pensions
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Snyder has signed a bill meant to ensure funding for state retiree benefits. The bill provides for 306-million dollars in supplemental ...
Wed, March 21, 2012
Analysis: Santorum looking more like spoiler in Republican race
By Steve Holland
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Blown out in Illinois, Rick Santorum now has a far tougher path to the Republican presidential nomination and looks ...
Tue, March 20, 2012
Governor Snyder Waiting to Receive Counterproposal
DETROIT (WKZO) -- Michigan Governor Rick Snyder says he wants to see the full context of a counterproposal of his consent agreement with the City ...
Mon, March 19, 2012
'The Walking Dead' Finale Recap: The Rick We Know and Love is Dead
S2E13: Stick a fork in her, she's done. If we didn't understand just how over civilization really is for the characters on ...
Mon, March 19, 2012
'Walking Dead' Season 3 Spoilers: Lori & Rick ""Eroding from the Inside Out""
The Walking Dead delivered punch and side-winding punch in its March 18 finale, but the cast has no interest in slowing down. Viewers have ...
Mon, March 19, 2012
Snyder Embarks on European Trade Mission
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Rick Snyder is in Europe for a trade mission to Italy and Germany. He will return on Saturday and will meet ...
Wed, March 14, 2012
Bing Says He'll Pass on Emergency Manager Position
DETROIT (WKZO) -- Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says that if the state offers the emergency manager position to him, he'll pass on it.
The ...
Tue, March 13, 2012
'The Walking Dead' Recap: Rick Makes a Life-Shattering Decision
S2E12: Excuse me while I catch my breath for just one second. It's understandable that after the pace we've seen this season ...
Tue, March 13, 2012
State Looking to Eliminate Hundreds of Obsolete Workplace Safety Rules
LANSING (WKZO) -- The state Office of Regulatory Reinvention is recommending getting rid of hundreds of obsolete workplace safety rules. The suggestions have been sent ...
Tue, March 13, 2012
Agreement Upsets Detroit City Council Members
DETROIT (WKZO) -- A proposed consent agreement between the State of Michigan and City of Detroit has upset council members.
The proposal reportedly calls for ...
Mon, March 12, 2012
'The Walking Dead' Recap: Rick Makes a Life-Shattering Decision
S2E12: Excuse me while I catch my breath for just one second. It's understandable that after the pace we've seen this season ...
Mon, March 12, 2012
Snyder to Present Consent Agreement to Bing Tuesday
DETROIT (WKZO) -- Michigan Governor Rick Snyder will reportedly present a consent agreement to Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and the City Council Tuesday. This would ...
Tue, March 06, 2012
Santorum wins in Tennessee primary: TV projections
(Reuters) - Rick Santorum won the Republican presidential primary in Tennessee on Tuesday, U.S. television's NBC and CNN networks projected, defeating rival Mitt ...
Tue, March 06, 2012
Michigan GOP Chair Speaks Out on Delegate Confusion
LANSING (WKZO) -- Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum wants an investigation into how Michigan's delegates from last week's primary are being split up ...
Wed, February 29, 2012
A breakdown of Michigan’s primary results
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) – Mitt Romney won the Republican presidential primary in Michigan as Tuesday night’s election called Romney the victor around 9pm. Despite being ...
Tue, February 28, 2012
Michigan Could Lose Hundreds of Military Jobs
LANSING (WKZO) -- Hundreds of military jobs may soon be lost in Michigan.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder says the state could lose more than 600 ...
Mon, February 27, 2012
VIDEO: Rick Santorum rally at Kalamazoo area school
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP (WKZO) -- Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum held a rally in Kalamazoo Monday night at Heritage Christian Academy in Oshtemo Township located ...
Mon, February 20, 2012
Santorum's Michigan Lead Narrows
LANSING (WKZO) -- Support for Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum is eroding in Michigan in a new poll.
The Public Policy Polling survey shows Mitt ...
Fri, February 17, 2012
Rick Santorum in Michigan
OAKLAND COUNTY -- Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum gave an inspirational speech at the Oakland County Lincoln Day Dinner last night, concluding his first day ...
Thu, February 16, 2012
WATCH LIVE: Senator Rick Santorum to speak in Metro Detroit at 8 PM
NOVI, MI (WKZO) -- Primary candidate Rick Santorum will be the keynote speaker at an Oakland County Republican Party event tonight. The Lincoln Day Dinner ...
Thu, February 16, 2012
WATCH LIVE: Senator Rick Santorum to speak in Novi at 8 PM
NOVI, MI (WKZO) -- Primary candidate Rick Santorum will be the keynote speaker an Oakland County Republican Party event tonight. The Lincoln Day Dinner begins ...
Wed, February 15, 2012
Romney Outspending Santorum 12 to 1 in Michigan
UNDATED (WKZO) -- Rick Santorum’s campaign is being outspent by Mitt Romney by 12 to 1, and His campaign is so shoe-string, that it ...
Tue, February 14, 2012
Governor Snyder Signs Bill to Prevent Funeral Protests
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Snyder signs legislation to prevent protest and disruptions at funerals and other memorial services.
The two-bill package makes it a felony ...
Mon, February 13, 2012
Snyder and Schuette Oppose Lansing Casino
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Rick Snyder and Attorney General Bill Schuette say they will oppose an off-reservation casino in Lansing. The two sent a letter ...
Thu, February 09, 2012
Governor Proposed Three-Percent Education Funding Increase
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Rick Snyder proposes a three-percent funding increase for community colleges and universities based on new distribution formulas.
For community colleges funding ...
Thu, February 09, 2012
Governor Snyder Wants to Invest in Public Safety
LANSING (WKZO) -- Investing in public safety is near the top of the list of Governor Rick Snyder's budget priorities.
In presenting his 2013 ...
Thu, February 09, 2012
Governor Talks Roads, Elderly and Technology
LANSING (WKZO) -- Highlights of Governor Rick Snyder's 2013 budget proposal include investing 119-million dollars into addressing the state's deteriorating transportation infrastructure. He ...
Fri, January 20, 2012
VIDEO: Tigers Rick Porcello on 2012: "I try not to classify the year into make it or break it"
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO) -- Detroit Tigers starter Rick Porcello had an up-and-down 2011 season but is working hard to come back strong in 2012 ...
Thu, January 19, 2012
Perry ends presidential run, backs Gingrich
By Will Dunham
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Texas Governor Rick Perry dropped out of the race for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination on Thursday after a ...
Tue, January 17, 2012
Turkey condemns candidate Perry's criticism
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Turkey condemned as "unfounded and inappropriate" on Tuesday comments by U.S. Republican presidential hopeful Rick Perry that the country is ruled ...
Thu, January 12, 2012
Governor Determines Financial Emergency in Highland Park School District
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Snyder determines that the Highland Park School District is in the midst of a financial emergency.
A ten member financial review ...
Mon, January 09, 2012
Governor Snyder Signs New Law Allowing Alcoholic Beverages in State Culinary Classes
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Rick Snyder signs into law a bill that allows Michigan culinary students to enjoy alcoholic drinks in class, with certain caveats ...
Mon, January 09, 2012
Factbox: Presidential candidate Rick Santorum
(Reuters) - Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum competes in the New Hampshire primary election on Thursday in the Republican race to find a challenger to ...
Thu, January 05, 2012
Group Claims Enough Signatures to Put Emergency Manager Law Question on Ballot
LANSING (WKZO) -- The emergency financial manager law that's generated controversey throughout the state since even before it was passed may face a challenge ...
Thu, January 05, 2012
ACLU Files Lawsuit Over Domestic Partner Insurance Ban
DETROIT (WKZO) -- The ACLU of Michigan filed a lawsuit against the state today to overturn a new law that bans most public employers from ...
Fri, December 30, 2011
Rick Santorum takes aim at Romney, Paul
By Steve Holland
AMES, Iowa (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum criticized his main rivals in Iowa on Friday in hopes a last-minute wave ...
Thu, December 29, 2011
Rick Perry's abortion view at odds with wife?
By Deborah Charles
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry's new opposition to abortion in almost any situation may appease conservatives in Iowa ...
Wed, December 28, 2011
Snyder Appoints Detroit Review Team
DETROIT (WKZO) -- Governor Rick Snyder has appointed ten people to review the city of Detroit's finances. Those named include former Detroit Police Chief ...
Tue, December 20, 2011
Snyder Signs Legislation Updating Unemployment Insurance System
LANSING (WKZO) -- Michigan's Unemployment Insurance program is getting an upgrade as Governor Snyder has signed legislation to restore it to solvency by issuing ...
Tue, December 20, 2011
Governor Signs Charter School Reform Bill
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Snyder signs a bill that lifts, and eventually removes, the cap on the number of charter schools allowed to operate in ...
Tue, December 20, 2011
Two Iowa faith leaders back Republican Santorum
By John Whitesides
URBANDALE, Iowa (Reuters) - Two prominent Iowa religious conservative leaders endorsed Republican Rick Santorum on Tuesday, bolstering his longshot presidential bid and ...
Tue, December 13, 2011
Protests Planned at Snyder's Home
ANN ARBOOR (WKZO) -- Michigan civil rights leaders are planning a protest outside Governor Rick Snyder's home next month. Thousands plan to march in ...
Thu, December 08, 2011
Snyder Orders Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Soldier
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Rick Snyder is ordering that U.S. flags throughout the state be lowered Friday to half-staff to honor U.S. Army ...
Thu, December 08, 2011
Snyder Seeking Agreement on Detroit's Financial Fate
DETROIT (WKZO) -- Governor Snyder says he will move forward with an emergency manager for the city of Detroit if no agreement can be reached ...
Thu, December 08, 2011
South Carolina could be Perry's last stand
By Peter Henderson and Karen Brooks
CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - South Carolina might be the last stand for Texas Governor Rick Perry if he ...
Mon, December 05, 2011
Snyder, Bing Talk Transit
DETROIT (WKZO) -- Governor Rick Snyder and Mayor Dave Bing head to Washington to talk transit with the feds. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood ...
Thu, December 01, 2011
Governor to Appoint Emergency Manager for Detroit
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Snyder is expected to take the first step toward appointing an emergency financial manager for the city of Detroit as early ...
Tue, November 22, 2011
Snyder Wants Higher Education Funding Performance Criteria
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Snyder says universities should have to meet his performance criteria if they want all their state money, but college officials are ...
Mon, November 14, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry Gives ""Top Ten Excuses"" for His Debate Meltdown: Late Last Night
Last night, Governor Rick Perry attempted to recover from his pretty catastrophic mental breakdown at the Republican Debate the other day by delivering David ...
Sun, November 13, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry Gives ""Top Ten Excuses"" for His Debate Meltdown: Late Last Night
Last night, Governor Rick Perry attempted to recover from his pretty catastrophic mental breakdown at the Republican Debate the other day by delivering David ...
Sat, November 12, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry Gives ""Top Ten Excuses"" for His Debate Meltdown: Late Last Night
Last night, Governor Rick Perry attempted to recover from his pretty catastrophic mental breakdown at the Republican Debate the other day by delivering David ...
Wed, November 09, 2011
Emergency Financial Manager Recommend for Flint
FLINT (WKZO) -- A financial review has concluded that the City of Flint needs an emergency financial manager. This week, Governor Rick Snyder accepted a ...
Thu, October 27, 2011
Governor Snyder Celebrates Birthday of Michigan's First Governor
LANSING (WKZO) -- The state's 48th governor commemorates the 200th birthday of the state's first governor. Governor Snyder says that Stevens T. Mason ...
Thu, October 20, 2011
Detroit-Windsor Bridge Vote Fails
LANSING (WKZO) -- A bill that would allow for a new public bridge to Canada was voted down by the Senate Economic Development Committee Thursday ...
Tue, October 11, 2011
I can create 1.2 million energy jobs: Perry
By Steve Holland
WEST MIFFLIN, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry outlined plans on Friday to dramatically increase energy production and create 1 ...
Fri, October 07, 2011
Romney's Mormonism in focus at political meeting
By Patricia Zengerle
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney wooed evangelical Christian voters on Saturday with promises he would protect families, but found ...
Thu, October 06, 2011
Researchers: hard hits damaged brain of NHL's Rick Martin
By Jason McLure
(Reuters) - Former National Hockey League star Rick Martin had a degenerative brain disease associated with blows to the head when he ...
Wed, October 05, 2011
VIDEO: Detroit Tigers Pitcher Rick Porcello After First Career Postseason Start
DETROIT, MI (WKZO) -- Tigers Starting Pitcher Rick Porcello came up with the loss in Game 4 after pitching 6 innings. He allowed 4 earned ...
Mon, October 03, 2011
Snyder Signs Economic Agreement With South Korean Province
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Snyder has wrapped up his Asian trade mission with the signing of an economic agreement with a South Korean province. The ...
Tue, September 27, 2011
Governor Snyder Visits China
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Snyder has become the first Michigan governor in ten years to visit China. The Governor has scheduled meetings with officials in ...
Tue, September 27, 2011
Rick Perry looks to get back on track
By John Whitesides
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - For Republican Rick Perry, the 2012 presidential race was supposed to be about jobs and anti-Washington anger. After a ...
Mon, September 26, 2011
Governor Snyder Visits Japan
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Snyder told a group of Japanese business and political leaders that Michigan is more business friendly than ever.
In a keynote ...
Fri, September 23, 2011
AUDIO: Walk off! Martinez' single gives Tigers a 4-3 11 inning win
DETROIT, MI (WKZO) - The Detroit Tigers have already clinched the AL Central title, but that doesn't mean they can't still give their ...
Fri, September 23, 2011
Home not so sweet home - Tigers lose to Orioles 6-5 at Comerica
DETROIT, MI (WKZO) - The Detroit Tigers may have clinched the AL Central, but they are still seeking home field advantage in at least the ...
Thu, September 22, 2011
Porn magnate funds $1 million quest to embarrass Perry
By Emmett Berg
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Pornographic magazine publisher Larry Flynt offered $1 million on Thursday to anyone with proof of "an illicit sexual ...
Wed, September 21, 2011
Governor Snyders Signs Several New Bills into Law
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Snyder has signed nine bills into law.
One of those laws will give cities that are in financial trouble the ability ...
Wed, September 21, 2011
Cain upsets Perry in Florida Republican straw poll
By Jane Sutton and Steve Holland
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Former pizza executive Herman Cain surprised rival Rick Perry with an upset victory on Saturday ...
Mon, September 19, 2011
Detroit Bridge Owners Spend Nearly Five-Million on Advertising
DETROIT (WKZO) -- A new report shows that the Maroun family, owner of the Ambassador Bridge, has spent nearly five-million dollars since March on an ...
Thu, September 15, 2011
Snyder Unveils Health Reform Proposal
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Rick Snyder unveiled a sweeping health reform plan this week with an emphasis on diet and exercise. The governor talked about ...
Thu, September 15, 2011
Rick Runs for His Life in New 'The Walking Dead' Poster
The first season of The Walking Dead saw the outbreak of zombiehood. It saw Georgia police officer Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) waking up in ...
Wed, September 14, 2011
Rick Runs for His Life in New 'The Walking Dead' Poster
The first season of The Walking Dead saw the outbreak of zombiehood. It saw Georgia police officer Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) waking up in ...
Tue, September 13, 2011
Snyder Signs Law Prohibiting Minimum Staffing Requirements
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Rick Snyder has signed into law a new measure that prohibits minimum staffing requirements in local municipal charters. The provisions that ...
Fri, September 09, 2011
Blair opens up about Rick James romance
The Exorcist star was just 22 when she fell for the Super Freak hitmaker after spotting his photo in a magazine and the couple ...
Thu, September 08, 2011
Blair opens up about Rick James romance
The Exorcist star was just 22 when she fell for the Super Freak hitmaker after spotting his photo in a magazine and the couple ...
Wed, September 07, 2011
Perry targeted by rivals in Republican debate
By John Whitesides
TAMPA, Florida (Reuters) - Republican Rick Perry came under heavy fire on Social Security, jobs and his Texas record in a heated ...
Tue, September 06, 2011
South Carolina could be Rick Perry country in 2012
By John Whitesides
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (Reuters) - Deeply conservative South Carolina, home to an early and often decisive Republican presidential primary, could be Rick ...
Mon, September 05, 2011
Rick Perry skips campaign forum to deal with Texas fires
COLUMBIA, South Carolina (Reuters) - Texas Governor Rick Perry canceled a scheduled appearance at a Republican presidential campaign forum in South Carolina on Monday to ...
Fri, August 26, 2011
Rick Perry pledges to support traditional marriage
By Jim Forsyth
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) -- Texas Governor and Republican presidential contender Rick Perry has signed a pledge vowing to support a Constitutional amendment ...
Thu, August 25, 2011
Rick Perry labels Washington "a seedy place"
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry on Thursday described Washington as "a seedy place" while defending what he said was his manner of ...
Tue, August 23, 2011
New Poll Shows Romney Tops Followed by Perry
LANSING (WKZO) -- A new poll of Michigan primary voters shows Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney leading the Republican pack of presidential hopefuls. Romney's ...
Fri, August 19, 2011
Rick Perry risks scaring Wall Street Republicans
By Kim Dixon and Patricia Zengerle
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Presidential hopeful Rick Perry's brash appeal to the Republican Party's fiscally conservative base may ...
Wed, August 17, 2011
Rick Perry to seek small, activist donors
By Kim Dixon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rick Perry's ties to well-heeled Texans will help raise cash for his presidential run but he will also ...
Sun, August 14, 2011
Rick Perry seen easier for Obama to beat
By Eric Johnson
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Republican White House hopeful Rick Perry has at least some supporters in the Democratic stronghold of Chicago -- President Barack ...
Sat, August 13, 2011
Texas Governor Rick Perry launches presidential bid
By Harriet McLeod and Jason McLure
CHARLESTON, S.C./GREENLAND, New Hampshire (Reuters) - Republican Rick Perry, the conservative governor of Texas, on Saturday declared ...
Fri, August 12, 2011
Q+A: All about Rick Perry's fund-raising prowess
By Kim Dixon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Texas Governor Rick Perry jumps into the 2012 Republican race to unseat President Barack Obama on Saturday, and experts ...
Tue, August 09, 2011
Governor Snyder Signs Redistricting Law
LANSING (WKZO) -- Legislation that redraws the boundaries of Michigan's congressional and legislative districts is signed into law by the Governor.
The new maps ...
Tue, August 09, 2011
Iowa takes Republican spotlight as Rick Perry looms
By John Whitesides
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential hopefuls will swarm Iowa this week for a debate and a straw poll that could be a ...
Mon, August 08, 2011
Calley: Governor Could Bypass Lawmakers for New Bridge
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Rick Snyder could get a new bridge built between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario without the approval of state lawmakers. That's ...
Mon, August 08, 2011
Texas Governor Perry to run for president
By Chris Baltimore
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Texas Governor Rick Perry, a staunch conservative with a Washington outsider's resume, will seek the 2012 Republican nomination ...
Tue, August 02, 2011
Recall of Governor Snyder Short On Signatures
LANSING (WKZO) -- The recall effort against Governor Rick Snyder is woefully short of gaining the signatures needed for the issue to be placed on ...
Tue, July 26, 2011
Effort to Recall Governor Snyder Having Problems
LANSING (WKZO) -- The organization looking to recall Governor Rick Snyder is apparently having financial and personnel problems.
The committee has admitted it may not ...
Thu, July 21, 2011
Analysis: Rick Perry run would test Romney's mettle
By Ros Krasny
BOSTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney has been on a glide path toward the 2012 primary elections, serving up a ...
Thu, July 14, 2011
Lawmakers Approve Welfare Benefits Cap
LANSING (WKZO) -- Michigan state lawmakers are giving the green light to legislation limiting welfare benefits. The action caps lifetime welfare benefits at 48 months ...
Tue, June 28, 2011
Snyder Says Insurance Package Could Repeal Helmet Law
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Rick Snyder says he will look into repealing Michigan's helmet law as a part of a quote, "bigger reform package ...
Tue, June 21, 2011
Governor Snyder Signs State Budget Bill
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Snyder has signed the state's 46-billion-dollar budget for the fiscal year that begins October 1st. The Governor says this budget ...
Sat, June 18, 2011
Rick Perry sounds like a 2012 candidate in New Orleans
By John Whitesides
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Texas Governor Rick Perry looked and sounded like a White House contender on Saturday, delivering a fiery condemnation ...
Wed, June 15, 2011
Legislators Meet to Discuss Michigan Educational Reforms
LANSING (WKZO) -- Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush is in Michigan to discuss educational reforms for the state with Governor Rick Snyder and other legislators ...
Wed, June 15, 2011
Texas governor Rick Perry weighs presidential run
By Joan Gralla
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Republican Governor Rick Perry of Texas said on Tuesday he was thinking seriously about a run for the ...
Mon, June 13, 2011
Snyder Hopes to Boost Michigan Credit Rating
LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Rick Snyder is visiting New York City in the hopes of raising Michigan's credit rating. Snyder, along with Treasurer Andy ...
Sun, June 05, 2011
Michigan Governor Snyder Visits Battle Creek to Survey Storm Damage
BATTLE CREEK, Mi (WKZO) - Governor Rick Snyder visited Battle Creek today to get a first hand look at the damage caused a week ago ...
Thu, June 02, 2011
Campaign to Recall Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Gains Steam
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI (WKZO) -- Governor Rick Snyder is on Mackinac Island this week, pushing his mantra of relentless positivism to the Detroit Chamber of ...
Mon, May 02, 2011
Rick Springfield arrested on suspicion of drunk driving
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop star Rick Springfield was arrested on suspicion of driving drunk through Malibu in his vintage Corvette over the weekend, police ...
Wed, April 13, 2011
Rick Santorum takes formal step in 2012 White House bid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum will set up an exploratory committee in pursuit of the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, he said on ...
Tue, April 12, 2011
"Rick-Rolling" Oregon lawmakers a hit on YouTube
PORTLAND, Ore (Reuters) - Oregon state lawmakers, capitalizing on a long-running Internet meme, have created a YouTube sensation by slipping the lyrics from a song ...
Tue, April 12, 2011
"Rick-Rolling" Oregon lawmakers a hit on YouTube
PORTLAND, Ore (Reuters) - Oregon state lawmakers, capitalizing on a long-running Internet meme, have created a YouTube sensation by slipping the lyrics from a song ...
Mon, March 28, 2011
Rapper Rick Ross arrested for marijuana
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rapper Rick Ross was arrested and booked with possession of marijuana in Louisiana after being caught with one gram of the ...
Mon, February 21, 2011
LISTEN: Governor Rick Snyder on WKZO
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder was in Kalamazoo Monday and called into the Jim McKinney Show on WKZO to talk budget.
Find the full podcast ...
Mon, February 21, 2011
WATCH: Governor Rick Snyder on his Budget Plans
KALAMAZOO -- (WKZO) Michigan Governor Rick Snyder was in Kalamazoo touting his new budget plan Monday afternoon. Snyder spoke for 15 minutes at the joint ...
Thu, February 17, 2011
WATCH LIVE: Governor Rick Snyder Presents 2011 Budget
LANSING -- (WKZO) Michigan Governor Rick Snyder is presenting the 2011 Michigan budget. Watch LIVE below: http://www.senate.michigan.gov/tvschedule/tvlive.htm
Thu, February 17, 2011
Nick Cassavetes Circling Rick Ross Biopic
What?! I'm not paying to see a biopic about a fat rapper who's not even that good, even if Nick Cassavetes is ...
Tue, February 15, 2011
Cassavetes to direct film about drug dealer Rick Ross
By Christine Kearney
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nick Cassavetes, who co-wrote the drug film "Blow" and directed romantic drama "The Notebook," has signed on to ...
Fri, February 04, 2011
Islanders' Rick DiPietro to miss up to six weeks with injuries
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro is expected to miss up to six weeks with injuries suffered in a fight with ...
Fri, January 21, 2011
Rick's Cabaret could see $2 million Super Bowl boost
DETROIT (Reuters) - Strip club operator Rick's Cabaret International Inc could see as much as $2 million in extra business from the Super Bowl ...
Thu, January 20, 2011
WATCH: Michigan Governor Rick Snyder at Catalyst University in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO -- (WKZO) Michigan Governor Rick Snyder spoke this afternoon in Kalamazoo as a part of Southwest Michigan First's "Catalyst University".
Part 1
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Wed, January 19, 2011
WATCH: Live Coverage of Michigan Governor Rick Snyder's State of the State Speech
Wed, January 19, 2011
Rick Snyder to Deliver First State of State Address as Governor
(Lansing, MI) -- Many eyes and ears will be turned to Lansing this evening when Rick Snyder makes his first State of the State Address ...
Mon, January 03, 2011
Rick Snyder Calls For Unity
(Lansing, MI) -- Governor Rick Snyder wants Michiganders to put political differences aside and come together for the good of the state. In his inaugural ...
Sat, January 01, 2011
WATCH: Rick Snyder Inaugurated as Michigan Governor
LANSING -- Rick Snyder becomes the 48th Governor of the State of Michigan this afternoon when he's inaugurated at Noon. Watch the inauguration LIVE ...
Tue, October 12, 2010
'80s icon Rick Springfield bares all, again, in memoir
By Marguerita Choy
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rick Springfield, who became a pop icon with the 1981 song "Jessie's Girl" and appeared naked in ...
Fri, October 08, 2010
Dr. Phil's son nabs first Rick Sanchez interview
By Kimberly Nordyke and Georg Szalai
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Fired CNN anchor Rick Sanchez gave his first interview since being fired ...
Wed, September 08, 2010
WATCH: Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Rick Rnyder
KALAMAZOO -- Kalamazoo got a visit from the top of the State’s GOP Ticket last evening. Gubernatorial front-runner Rick Snyder brought his campaign to ...
Tue, September 07, 2010
WATCH: Michigan Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Rick Snyders Full Kalamazoo Speech
KALAMAZOO -- (WKZO) Michigan Republican Gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder was in Kalamazoo Tuesday night for a Town Hall Meeting at Cityscape in Downtown Kalamazoo. The ...
Fri, August 27, 2010
Poll Shows Rick Snyder Leads In Governor’s Race
LANSING (WKZO) - It looks like it is Rick Snyder’s race to win or lose. The latest Epic MRA poll shows him with a ...
Fri, July 30, 2010
POLL: Rick Snyder Leads, Cox in Second
A new poll shows Ann Arbor businessman Rick Snyder leading the field in the Republican race for Michigan governor. The Epic-MRA poll shows Snyder ...
Tue, April 27, 2010
Gogol Bordello, Rick Rubin team up for "Hustle"
By David J. Prince
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Eugene Hutz, guitar strapped over a shirtless shoulder, sweat shining atop his narrow frame, grabs the microphone ...
Tue, March 09, 2010
WATCH: Rick Snyder, Michigan gubernatorial candidate, visits Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO--Rick Snyder (R) visits WMU's Fetzer Center to host a town meeting in Kalamazoo.
Mon, March 08, 2010
Watch Rick Snyders Appearance Live Tonight on WKZO.COM
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) Michigan Gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder will be hosting a town hall meeting at the Fetzer Center this evening. WKZO.COM will be ...
Mon, February 01, 2010
Rick Snyder First To Run Gubernatorial Campaign Ads
(Undated) -- The name of Rick Snyder may not be household yet, but he's going to start to try to change that this week ...
Sat, October 17, 2009
Hurricane Rick weakens but Mexico on alert
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Hurricane Rick weakened to a category three storm on Monday but weather officials issued a hurricane watch for Mexico's southern ...
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