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Snyder signs law that refers to residents as Michiganders

Posted at 7:05 AM, Nov 26, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-26 07:07:18-05

 LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Are you a Michigander or a Michiganian?

A new state law favors using the term Michigander.

Gov. Rick Snyder in recent days signed a 13 -bill package related to moderninzing laws related to historical markers.

A portion of one bill defines residents of the state as Michiganders and removes references to the term Michiganians.