LANSING (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 modernizing laws related to historical markers.
A portion of one bill defines residents of the state as Michiganders and removes references to the term Michiganians.
- Posted November 28, 2017
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Snyder signs law that refers to residents as Michiganders

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