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About Michigan

All About Michigan

Michigan is a very interesting place with much colorful history. This All About Michigan section of SimplyMichigan.com is dedicated to sharing all of this rich and exciting history, facts and trivia about Michigan. Here you will also find information about local and state government.

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Census and Statistical Data

1998-2007 County Business Patterns (all Michigan data)

Online Exhibits

Art Smith and Aimee Cour

Eloping by Airplane.

Beatosu and Goblu, Ohio

The 1978 Michigan highway map included two fictitious towns.

Adam and Sarah Crosswhite

Fugitive slaves Adam and Sarah Crosswhite seemed to have found sanctuary in Marshall, Michigan. Then, in January 1847, four slave catchers arrived from Kentucky.

African Americans in Lansing

Lansings African American heritage is as old as the city itself.

Library of Michigan

State Librarian's Excellence Award

The Library of Michigan Foundation is now accepting nominations for the State Librarian's Excellence Award, to be awarded to a library of any type that exemplifies excellence in customer service. The recipient will receive a check for $5,000, to be used as the library wishes to provide library service, as well a distinctive trophy.

State Librarian's Excellence Award Nomination Form. Deadline for submissions is Sept. 5, 2008.

See additional news and announcements from the Library of Michigan

Library of Michigan Picks 'Raccoon Tune' to Turn Young Readers and Families on to Reading

Aug. 27, 2008 - The Library of Michigan invites adults and children across the state to join in reading "Raccoon Tune" by Michigan author Nancy Shaw as part of Michigan Reads!, the one-state, one-children's-book program devoted to promoting early childhood literacy. The program is slated for September 2008, which Governor Jennifer Granholm has proclaimed Michigan Reads to Children Month.

Michigan Spotlight

Granholm Urges State Senate to Pass Legislation Expanding Number of MEGA Tax Credits

In her weekly radio address, Governor Granholm said that tax credits approved by the Michigan Economic Growth Authority board are a crucial economic development tool and urged the Michigan Senate to pass legislation expanding the annual number of MEGA tax credits.

Governor Granholm Announces Four MSHDA Programs for First-Time Homebuyers Federal Funds to Encourage Homeownership and Revitalize Neighborhoods

Back to School Time in Michigan, Parents Are Encouraged to Follow Food Safety Tips When Packing School Lunches

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