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2006:			December - November - October - September - August - July - June - May - April - March - February - January
	December
		• 27 -	DoD Identifies Army Casualties: SGT Chad J. Vollmer, SPC Wilson A. Algrim, SPC Bobby Mejia II
		• 22 -	Granholm Asks Citizens to Remember Those Serving at Home and Around the Globe this Holiday Season
		• 20 -	Extra officers to look for drunk drivers over New Year's weekend
		• 19 -	State Police Report A Reduction In Traffic Fatalities During 2006 Operation C.A.R.E. Lifesaver Weekend
		• 18 -	Public Sex Offender Registry Gets New Look; Increased Search Capabilities Part of Expanded Public Tool
		• 18 -	796 Fugitives Nabbed In 2006 Coordinated Effort; Latest Project S.A.F.E. Street Sweep Results in 165 Arrests
		• 15 -	Over $850,000 Seized In Embezzlement Investigation
		• 14 -	Transit grant will fund improved security For metro Detroit buses, people mover.
		• 13 -	Internet Safety Tips For School Holiday Break; Parents are Reminded the Internet can be a Dangerous Place
		• 08 -	Grand Ledge National Guard members return from tour of duty in Kosovo
		• 07 -	Suspects to Face Charges in 1970s & 1980s Sexual Assaults - Press Conference: Monday
		• 06 -	Michigan Citizen Corps presents Van Buren County organization with Team of the Year Award
		• 06 -	Michigan Citizen Corps presents Volunteer of the Year Award to Grand Rapids resident
		• 05 -	Flags to Fly Half-Staff Thursday Throughout Michigan in Honor of Pearl Harbor Day
		• 01 -	Flags to be Flown Half-Staff Tuesday for Serviceman Killed in Iraq
	November
		• 29 -	Flags to be Flown Half-Staff Friday for Serviceman Killed in Iraq
		• 27 -	DoD Identifies Michigan Army Guard Casualty Sgt. 1st Class James D. Priestap, 39, of Harwood, Mich.
		• 27 -	State Police Report Decrease in Traffic Fatalities During 2006 Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
		• 22 -	Rollover crash survivor promotes safety belt use in PSA
		• 21 -	DoD Identifies Michigan Army Guard Casualty Spc. Bradley N. Shilling, 22, of Stanwood, Mich
		• 21 -	One Of Michigan's Most Wanted Sex Offenders Arrested
		• 20 -	Law enforcement working overtime to make holiday safe
		• 20 -	Nationwide Initiative Promotes Safe Driving During Thanksgiving Holiday
		• 16 -	Safe Winter Travel Starts With Informed Drivers; Web Site and Hotline Provide Current Road Conditions
		• 16 -	State Fire Marshal Urges Caution When Using Turkey Fryers for Holiday Meals
		• 16 -	Computer Crimes Expert Will Provide Internet Safety Tips On Local Radio Show
		• 14 -	State Police Make Arrests For Solicitation To Commit Murder
		• 13 -	Suspect Arrested For 1999 Sexual Assault; DNA Database Helps Identify Suspect
		• 09 -	State Police Roll Out Three Language Version Of 'Seven Signs Of Terrorism' Video; New DVD includes Arabic and Spanish Voiceovers
		• 09 -	Over 500 Sex Offenders Arrested Statewide
		• 06 -	Students Pledge Safe Schools
		• 06 -	Winter Hazards Awareness Week is November 12-18
	October
		• 25 -	Law enforcement officers across Michigan to conduct Halloween drunk driving patrols
		• 16 -	New Materials Remind Drivers School Buses Are Like Traffic Signals
		• 12 -	Ribbon cutting for $6.3 million Armory tomorrow in Jackson
		• 12 -	Community Organization Honors Lansing Troopers For Heroic Actions
		• 12 -	Flint Trooper Honored For His Heroic Actions
		• 11 -	Michigan National Guard recruiting reaches all time high
		• 09 -	State Police Training Helps Emergency Responders Work Together in Disaster Situations; October Conference is Another Example of Cooperation
		• 05 -	Detroit and Marquette Guard members return from Iraq
	September
		• 27 -	State Conducts 500 Recall Audits in Conjunction with Federal E. Coli Investigation
		• 27 -	Quarterly Sex Offender Verification Period Begins October 1
		• 26 -	Governor Granholm Signs Directive Extending Benefits to State Employees Serving in Military
		• 26 -	New Recruits Begin 16th Motor Carrier Recruit School; Media Invited to Attend Academy
		• 25 -	State Police Participate In Computer Safety Tour; National Event Seeks to Educate the Public
		• 22 -	Project S.A.F.E. Street Nabs 171 Fugitives
		• 21 -	88% of Michigan's School Buses Pass Safety Inspection
		• 20 -	Another On-line Sex Offender Nabbed
		• 20 -	Five New First Degree Murder Charges Filed in Janet Chandler Cold Case Homicide Investigation; Attorney General, Ottawa County Prosecutor, Michigan State Police, and Holland Police Department Work Together to Bring Resolution
		• 20 -	Michigan State Police Receives Drug Interdiction Award; USDOT Recognizes Motor Carrier Division for Second Time
		• 19 -	Michigan Debuts New Emergency Preparedness Web Site
		• 18 -	State Launches Website Featuring Services for Michiganians with Disabilities
		• 18 -	State Police Test 2007 Patrol Car Models; Motorcycles Included for First Time
		• 18 -	Quad-State Truck Enforcement Nets Unsafe Vehicles and Bad Food; State Law Enforcement and Agriculture Departments Focus on Interstate Trucking
		• 18 -	Classic Police Cruiser Gets Face-Lift; Volunteer Groups Restore 1992 State Police Mustang
		• 15 -	Troopers Now Better Prepared To Identify Counterfeit ID Cards
		• 15 -	Governor Announces Federal Funds to Protect Critical Infrastructure
		• 14 -	Cox Promotes "Children's Internet Safety Month"
		• 14 -	Cox Warns of E-mail Scam
		• 14 -	State Police Director To Attend 'Passport To Safety' Event In Livonia
		• 12 -	New Director Sets Course For State Police; Revised Statements Articulate Agency Direction
		• 07 -	State Ag. Department Highlights Consumer Protection during National Food Safety Month
		• 06 -	State Police Report Decrease In Traffic Fatalities During 2006 Labor Day Holiday Weekend
	August
		• 30 -	Troopers Want You To Arrive At Your Holiday Destination Safely
		• 29 -	Traverse City Guard member promoted to Major General
		• 29 -	Grayling Guard member promoted to Brigadier General
		• 29 -	Michigan.gov Named Best in Nation
		• 28 -	You Drink & Drive. You Lose. Statewide Crackdown Enters Second Week
		• 25 -	Saginaw Teens Graduate From Leadership Academy; Program Encourages Youth Leadership Responsibility
		• 24 -	Secretary Land puts more services right at Michigan's fingertips
		• 21 -	Michigan Truckers Exceed National Safety Belt Use Rate; Michigan: 74.1 percent
		• 16 -	Governor Granholm Signs Budgets to Create Jobs, Enhance Public Safety, and Protect Children and Environment
		• 16 -	Statewide drunk driving crackdown kicks off
		• 15 -	Drunk Driving Ad Campaign Begins This Week; Advertisements stress monetary costs of a drunk driving arrest
		• 14 -	Avian Influenza Strain Collected in Michigan Poses No Human Health Risk
		• 11 -	Kalamazoo Teens Graduate From Leadership Academy; Program Encourages Youth Leadership Responsibility
		• 10 -	Governor Granholm Responds to Increased Threat Level for Commercial Flights
		• 10 -	State Police Locate Over 7,400 Marijuana Plants; Officers See Increase In Grow Operations Over Last Year
		• 10 -	Emergency Management And Homeland Security Division Receives New Commander
		• 08 -	Governor Granholm Announces Additional Steps to Protect Children from Sex Offenders
		• 07 -	Governor Granholm, Representative Clack Announce Legislation to Protect Families from Drive-By Shootings
		• 04 -	State Police Train 476 Officers In Identity Theft
	July
		• 31 -	FRONT GATE CLOSURE BEGINS JULY 31 AT SELFRIDGE
		• 30 -	National Guard unit from Lansing departs today for tour of duty
		• 28 -	Granholm Declares Emergency in Oscoda; County Eligible for Funding to Fix Roads Damaged by Storm
		• 27 -	Owosso, Pontiac and Taylor National Guard members depart for tour of duty
		• 25 -	Political candidates reminded of campaign sign rules
		• 24 -	High School Students Experience Trooper Training
		• 20 -	Granholm Signs Legislation to Help Keep Michigan Safe
		• 19 -	2005 Drunk Driving Audit shows fatalities, injuries and arrests continue to decrease
		• 14 -	Benton Harbor Teens Graduate From Leadership Academy; Program Encourages Youth Leadership Responsibility
		• 14 -	High Temperatures Prove Dangerous For Senior Citizens
		• 11 -	Captioned Telephone Service for Hard of Hearing Individuals Now Available in Michigan
		• 10 -	State's Protect MI Child Registry Marks First Anniversary; Thousands of Children Are Protected from Illegal Electronic Messages
		• 10 -	Financial Exploitation of Elderly Woman Results in 12-count Indictment.
		• 07 -	Kingsford, Owosso, Pontiac and Taylor National Guard members depart for tour of duty
		• 07 -	Officers To Receive Identity Theft Investigation Training
		• 06 -	Granholm Signs New Laws to Protect Michigan's Children from Exposure to Drugs
		• 06 -	MICHIGAN SAFETY BELT USE RISES AGAIN 94 PERCENT OF MOTORISTS BUCKLING UP IN 2006
		• 06 -	State Police Report Fewer Traffic Fatalities During July 4th Holiday Weekend
	June
		• 30 -	Etue Promoted To Deputy Director; First Female to Achieve Rank of Lieutenant Colonel
		• 29 -	State Police Dedicate Patrols For July 4th Holiday
		• 29 -	State's Photo Database Receives $25,000 Grant
		• 28 -	Drunk Driving Enforcement Stepped Up During July 4 Weekend; Law enforcement agencies across Michigan patrol during holiday
		• 27 -	Flint Post Trooper Receives Award for Courage
		• 27 -	Lansing Post Troopers Receive Award for Courage
		• 27 -	Clean Beaches Week Encourages Safety
		• 23 -	Police Officers Trained to Teach T.E.A.M. in Michigan and North Carolina Schools
		• 22 -	Miller Named Field Services Bureau Commander
		• 21 -	Facial Reconstruction Leads To Identity Of Corpse Found In Funeral Home
		• 20 -	Flint River Erosion Control Project to be Completed with Funding Assistance from FEMA
		• 19 -	Project S.A.F.E. Street Nabs 227 Fugitives
		• 18 -	Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers from across Michigan Return home Monday from tour of duty in Iraq Governor Granholm to greet them
		• 16 -	Atlanta Nurse Has License Summarily Suspended
		• 15 -	Cox Arrests Two Genesee County Internet Sexual Predators
		• 15 -	Granholm Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Day
		• 15 -	Officers Issue 23,000 Safety Belt Citations
		• 15 -	Granholm Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Day
		• 13 -	Consumers Corner Focuses on Residential Home Building Know-how
		• 12 -	Governor Encourages Michigan Residents to Observe Flag Day, Flag Month in Michigan
		• 12 -	High School Students Experience Life as Troopers; Michigan District of Kiwanis Sponsors Program
		• 08 -	Granholm Makes Case for Jobs at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base. Meets with Lt. Gen. Blum about possible new mission for base
		• 08 -	Granholm Makes Case for Jobs at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base
		• 07 -	15 Soldiers from 126th Armor Battalion, Wyoming, Michigan Army National Guard, return from tour of duty in Afghanistan
		• 07 -	Benton Harbor Native Receives Director's Commendation For Work With Local Youth
		• 05 -	Michigan Participates In International Truck Inspection Program
		• 02 -	Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers, families, and employees to be honored. Those honored from Greenville
		• 02 -	National Guard unit from Jackson depart for tour of duty
		• 02 -	Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers, families, and employees to be honored. Those honored from Grand Ledge
		• 01 -	Police Release Facial Reconstruction of Corpse Found in Funeral Home
		• 01 -	Federal Government Announces Fiscal Year 2006 Homeland Security Grants for Michigan
	May
		• 31 -	Michigan National Guard members from Big Rapids depart for tour of duty
		• 30 -	Governor Proclaims Water Week in Michigan
		• 30 -	Create a plate!
		• 30 -	State Police Report Decrease In Traffic Fatalities During 2006 Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
		• 30 -	Granholm Takes Another Step to Protect Michigan's Children
		• 26 -	Safety Belt Enforcement Zones In Effect Until June 4
		• 24 -	State of Michigan's Corporation Division Wins International Award for Credit Card Security
		• 24 -	Troopers Continue Enforcement Through Memorial Day Weekend To Ensure Safe Travel
		• 24 -	First accessible playgrounds to be built in Michigan Welcome Centers
		• 23 -	DEQ Director Awards Fort Custer Training Center the Neighborhood Environmental Partners Program Gold Award
		• 23 -	Michigan unveils $19 million "Safe Routes to School" initiative
		• 22 -	Fort Custer to receive two environmental awards
		• 22 -	Largest Counterfeit Dvd Seizure In State History
		• 22 -	Troopers Join Operation C.A.R.E. Buckle-Up Week
		• 19 -	Michigan launches statewide Safe Routes to School program
		• 18 -	Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers, families, and employees to be honored. Those honored from Lansing
		• 17 -	Michigan's Anglers Encouraged to Help Protect Our Waters
		• 17 -	Governor signs bill to increase safety and security at seven Michigan airports
		• 17 -	MDE Press Release
		• 17 -	Governor to Appoint Peter Munoz as Director of the Michigan State Police
		• 16 -	'Old Blue' fading to black
		• 16 -	Bridgman Post Trooper Named Crime Victim Foundation's Advocate Of The Year
		• 15 -	State Fire Marshal Notifies Consumers about First Alert® Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Recall Notice
		• 15 -	Expanded Enforcement, New Advertisements Kick Off Statewide Click It Or Ticket Enforcement Effort
		• 11 -	Granholm Dedicates State Resources to Help Stop Violent Crime in Detroit
		• 11 -	Michigan's Give 'em a Brake Safety Coalition Kicks off Annual Highway Work Zone Safety Campaign.
		• 11 -	Kent County's Waste-to-Energy Facility Honored as Clean Corporate Citizen
		• 11 -	2006 Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference
		• 10 -	Michigan National Guard participates in national homeland defense exercise
		• 09 -	MSP Director Announces Retirement After Nearly 28 Years Of Service
		• 08 -	Michigan's Give 'em a Brake Safety Coalition to kick off annual highway work zone safety campaign at Capitol on Thursday, May 11
		• 05 -	Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers, families, and employees to be honored. Those honored from Iron River and Iron Wood
		• 05 -	Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers, families, and employees to be honored. Those honored from Ishpeming, Iron River, Iron Wood, Calumet, Baraga, and Gladstone
		• 04 -	Statewide Sex Offender Sweep Results in 405 Arrests
		• 03 -	On behalf of the citizens of Michigan - thank you.
		• 03 -	Spring Weather Brings Truck Enforcement Operations; Special Operations Will Focus on Safety Belt Use by Truck Drivers
		• 03 -	Truck Crashes Drop; Fatality Rate Remains Constant
		• 01 -	Michigan National Guard weapons of mass destruction team re-certified
	April
		• 27 -	State’s Photo Database Exceeds One Million Images
		• 26 -	Tire Safety Week in Michigan
		• 25 -	TOP FEDERAL OFFICIALS JOIN STATE OFFICIALS AT MICHIGAN PANDEMIC PLANNING SUMMIT
		• 25 -	Use Caution around Syringes
		• 21 -	Tri-State Truck Enforcement Nets Bugs, Wood, Bad Food and Criminals
		• 20 -	29 Soldiers from Ironwood and Iron River return home from a tour in Afghanistan
		• 20 -	Boaters Urged to Help Protect Michigan's Lakes
		• 18 -	Attorney General Cox Warns of Internet Dangers
		• 17 -	Governor Announces Comprehensive Plan to Reduce Mercury, Protect Families from Dangerous Health Impacts
		• 13 -	State Police Warn Of Medical Emergency Scam; Suspicious Caller Requests Pre-Payment For Fictitious Emergency Transport
		• 13 -	Annual Pollution Prevention Report Released Highlights Innovative Efforts to Reduce Pollution in Michigan
		• 12 -	Governor Highlights Agricultural Security
		• 12 -	Funds Awarded for Warning Sirens in Salem Township
		• 12 -	Funds Awarded for Warning Sirens in Ottawa County
		• 12 -	Funds Awarded for Warning Siren in Wayne Township
		• 05 -	Pollution Prevention Grants Keep Schools Safe
		• 04 -	Granholm Signs Bill to Protect Michigan Waters
		• 04 -	Proper Easter Egg Handling is Key to Safe Holiday
		• 04 -	DEQ Encourages Homeowners to Not Burn Leaves
	March
		• 30 -	Granholm: Republican Lawmakers Vote to Raise Taxes, Gut Education, Health Care, and Public Safety
		• 30 -	MDCH Urges Caution When Purchasing Children's Jewelry
		• 30 -	Sex Offender Verification Period Begins April 1
		• 29 -	Granholm Welcomes Patient Safety Commission Recommendations
		• 28 -	Gate Hours Change at Selfridge
		• 28 -	Secretary of State calls on residents to be the 'eyes and ears' of Michigan's waters
		• 27 -	Alpena Military Training Facility Recognized for Environmental Excellence
		• 25 -	Grayling Guard unit to return from Iraq
		• 23 -	AG Cox Calls for Legislative Changes to Promote Child Advocacy, Safeguard Children
		• 23 -	Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest Winners Honored at Awards Ceremony
		• 23 -	Michigan Conducts First-Ever Multi-Agency Avian Influenza Tabletop Exercise
		• 21 -	Governor Urges Legislature to Act on Anti-Bullying Legislation
		• 21 -	It's prom season: Make sure your limo is licensed with the state
		• 21 -	Strategic Plan Sets Course for Future of Michigan Government Technology
		• 17 -	Granholm: Safe, Bullying-Free Environment Critical to a World Class Education
		• 16 -	Spring Breakers Encouraged to Play it Safe - Practice Hotel Safety
		• 15 -	Governor Granholm Continues to Fight to Keep Violent and Sexually Explicit Video Games Away from Children
		• 15 -	Officers throughout Michigan to patrol for drunk drivers during St. Patrick's Day weekend
		• 14 -	State Police Commander Receives Prestigious Award
		• 14 -	U.S. Attorney's Office and Major Case Team Announce Arrests
		• 13 -	Governor Granholm Signs Bills Banning Canadian Trash, Asks Legislature to Do More
		• 10 -	That Time of Year Again: Lighten the Load
		• 07 -	Secretary Land, Red Cross officials invite residents to lend their support
		• 07 -	Granholm Administration Seeks to Accelerate Local Transportation Projects
		• 06 -	Michigan Leaders Share Strategies and Resources to Improve Construction Workers' Safety and Health
		• 02 -	Granholm Signs Bill Giving Citizens New Tool to Help Protect Themselves and Their Children
		• 01 -	Selfridge Breaks Ground For New Visitor's Center and ID Complex
		• 01 -	127th Airlift Group Changes Command
		• 01 -	Governor's Construction Safety and Health Forum to be Held March 6th at Schoolcraft College
	February
		• 28 -	Granholm Signs Landmark Legislation to Protect Great Lakes
		• 24 -	Guard members from Manistee, Cadillac, South Haven, Dowagiac, Three Rivers, and Grand Rapids return from Iraq
		• 23 -	Attorney General Cox Files Charges against Six Individuals for Falsifying Criminal Backgrounds
		• 17 -	Granholm Signs Legislation Protecting Seniors
		• 15 -	Sara Lee Food and Beverage Receives State Award for Outstanding Safety and Health Record Company Achieves Nearly Eight Years Without a Lost Time Accident
		• 13 -	State/Local Investigation of Gas Gouging Pays Off, Felony prosecution nets over $55,000
		• 13 -	State Distributes Free Safety Training CDs to 30,000 Manufacturers
		• 13 -	DEQ Continues Initiative to Eliminate Illegal Groundwater Discharges
		• 13 -	'BOOSTER BUGS' Teach Children the Best Way To Buckle Up.
		• 13 -	Michigan Residents Now Have Online Access To 170 State Services
		• 10 -	State to Unveil MIOSHA Walkthrough for Manufacturers CD
		• 07 -	Granholm, 33 Other Governors Ask Congress to Do Its Part to Keep Americans Warm This Winter
		• 06 -	Education Key To Protecting Older Consumers From Scams & Fraud
		• 02 -	Granholm Will Sign Legislation to Protect Seniors
		• 01 -	CONSUMERS BEWARE: "Global Healings Society" and "The Community Financial Bond" are Scams!
		• 01 -	Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk; Michigan's traffic safety office urges NFL Super Bowl fans to "Pass Your Keys to a Designated Driver"
	January
		• 31 -	Cubic wins new contract to support Michigan Air National Guard training
		• 31 -	Truckers Advised to Tighten Corporate Security for Super Bowl High-Profile Event in Detroit; Good Cause to Review Security Protocols
		• 27 -	Non-Conviction Data Available To Public Starting Feb. 1
		• 26 -	MSP Civilian of the Year
		• 26 -	St. Joseph Resident Named Motor Carrier Officer of the Year
		• 26 -	Ypsilanti Resident Named 2005 Trooper of the Year
		• 26 -	MSP Forensic Artist to Release Facial Reconstruction Build upon Skull of Unidentified Remains
		• 26 -	Lieutenant Receives Bravery Award for Saving Drowning Boy
		• 26 -	Flint Post Trooper Receives Bravery Award
		• 25 -	Granholm Says Jobs Plan Will Continue to Set State's Agenda
		• 24 -	Cox Helps Consumers Protect Themselves Against Home Lending and Foreclosure Rescue Scams
		• 24 -	Baraga and Gladstone Guard members return from Iraq
		• 20 -	DEQ Congratulates Two Communities on Environmental Award
		• 20 -	Steel Industries Inc. of Redford Township Receives SHARP Award for Safety and Health Excellence
		• 19 -	Granholm Calls for Legislation to Prevent Unauthorized Sale, Release of Telephone Records
		• 18 -	Interstate Truckers Must Have a USDOT Number
		• 18 -	More than 2,100 arrested for alcohol offenses during Michigan drunk driving crackdown
		• 17 -	Granholm, Public Service Commission, State Utility Companies Help Citizens Combat High Heating Costs
		• 12 -	NFL Fly-by
		• 12 -	"Michigan At Risk" Focuses on the Michigan National Guard "Homefront" Airs Wednesday, January 25, at 8:30 p.m. on Michigan Public Television Stations
		• 10 -	Michigan's Amber Alert Receives Grant From At&T
		• 06 -	Law Protecting Michigan's Children Now in Effect
		• 06 -	School Chemical Collection Keeps Students Safe
		• 06 -	Homeowners Encouraged to Test Homes for Radon
		• 05 -	MDCH Encourages Michigan Consumers To Use Caution When Using Boot Leather Protector And Sealant Products


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