State Supreme Court in favor of eliminating judges
By Chelsea HaggerMichigan's top judicial official said the state has too many judges, and some of their positions should be eliminated. Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Young has presented a...
View ArticleSnyder administration looking to work around Legislature to build bridge
By Rick PlutaGovernor Rick Snyder's administration is looking for new options now that a legislative committee has effectively killed a measure necessary to building a new international bridge...
View ArticleNew website promises to reduce SoS office visits
A new state website promises to reduce the need to visit Secretary of State offices.The website expressSOS.com will allow Michigan residents to quickly renew or replace drivers licenses, vehicle...
View ArticlePublic assistance reforms signed into law
State officials will have an easier time identifying people with outstanding warrants who are on public welfare rolls, under legislation signed by the governor this week.Michigan State Police will be...
View ArticleNational Writers Series
David NicholasEarlier this month, Traverse City author Doug Stanton visited the CMU campus. He is the author of two New York Times Best Sellers (2002's In Harm's Way and 2009's Horse Soldiers) He is...
View ArticlePossible restrictions to medical marijuana act
Chelsea HaggerA leader of the movement to legalize medical marijuana in Michigan said he expects the state to completely legalize marijuana by 2016. That's according to Tim Beck with the Michigan...
View ArticleCommission starts to research public defense system
By Rick PlutaA state commission began work this week to ensure that everyone who is accused of a crime in Michigan gets an adequate legal defense. Michigan allows every county to handle its own public...
View ArticleHouse could vote on no-fault changes this week
By Laura WeberA proposal to drastically alter the state's auto no-fault insurance law could come up for a vote as soon as this week in the state House. The House proposal includes a 50-thousand dollar...
View ArticleFarewell High School Early College
John KetchumIt's no secret that there can be many roadblocks for students from low income areas who are trying to go to college.Some don't have the money while others think it's just not possible....
View ArticleUtility regulators fear spike in tragedies with loss of heating assistance
By Rick PlutaThe Michigan Public Service Commission expects more people will lose heat this coming winter with the loss of state and federal money to help low-income families having trouble paying...
View ArticleSenate vote expected on cyber-schools bill
By Laura WeberMore K-through-12 schools could soon open virtual doors online in Michigan. The state Senate is expected to vote on a cyber-schools expansion bill this week.The bill would allow for more...
View ArticleGovernor to call for investment in roads, transit, and broadband
By Rick PlutaGovernor Rick Snyder will call for changes to how Michigan collects fuel taxes in a special message Wednesday on fixing and upgrading infrastructure. Under the governor's proposal the...
View ArticleSenate committee to look at film industry incentives
By Laura WeberMichigan's film incentive program is up for discussion this week at the state Capitol. State Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville wants to keep Hollywood filmmakers coming back to...
View ArticleCaylee's Law passes Senate
Chelsea HaggerParents in Michigan may soon be required to report missing children within 24 hours. The state Senate passed a measure Tuesday that was designed to deal with situations such as a mother...
View ArticleBiggest Loser in Harrison
By David NicholasThe rising rates in obesity both nationwide and in the state have led to calls for lifestyle changes to improve personal health. Mid Michigan will hear from a young woman who made the...
View ArticleWorld record bartender
by Amy RobinsonFor people who stick around at a job for years; say 20 or 30, maybe 40, they might be rewarded with a certificate or maybe a bit stereotypical, a gold watch. One woman in Alpena, is...
View ArticleHouse panel moves new helmet law compromise
By Rick Pluta It would be legal in Michigan for some motorcyclists to ride without a helmet under a bill approved by a state House committee. This is the newest compromise that opponents of the...
View ArticleGovernor calls on Legislature to find $1.4 billion for roads
By Laura WeberGovernor Rick Snyder gave his message on transportation and infrastructure to the Legislature Wednesday. Snyder said he wants lawmakers to find one-point-five billion dollars to help fix...
View ArticleState, unions reach contract deal to find savings
By Rick PlutaGovernor Rick Snyder's administration has reached a deal with unions representing 35 thousand state employees on a two-year contract beginning next year. Last week, both sides declared...
View ArticleSenate lifts cyber-school cap
By Laura WeberMore internet-based K-through-12 schools may soon be available to Michigan students. The state Senate approved a measure that would allow more cyber-schools than the two web-based charter...
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