Northern Michigan lawmaker has expectations for Snyder's S.O.S.
Northern Michigan lawmakers are looking forward to Governor Rick Snyder's second State of the State address this evening.Republican State Representative Peter Petalia said 2011 was a busy year in...
View ArticleSnyder State of the State focuses on unfinished tasks
By Rick PlutaGovernor Rick Snyder used his 2012 State of the State speech tonight Wednesday to strike an optimistic tone about Michigan's future, and to refocus attention on what he said is unfinished...
View ArticleMichigan jobless rate falls to lowest point in 3 ½ years
Rick PlutaNew numbers from the state Department of Technology, Management and Budget show Michigan's unemployment rate dropped significantly faster than the national average in 2010. Michigan's...
View ArticleSOS Reaction
Reducing Michigan's crime rate was one of the goals proposed by Governor Rick Snyder last night in his State of the State address.That was welcome news to the lawmakers who represent one of Michigan's...
View ArticleTourisim Site
By Amanda HarrisonPure Michigan ad's campaign is paying off. The state's tourism website is number one in the nation for views, taking the lead with a large margin.Pure Michigan dot org is the most...
View ArticleSnyder to address business leaders on 2012 plans
By Rick Pluta Governor Rick Snyder will follow his State of the State speech Wednesday with another speech Friday to business leaders. Immigration policy is expected to play a prominent role in his...
View ArticleHouse panel opens hearings on health care exchange
By Laura WeberTea Party activists and health care advocates packed a public hearing Thursday at the state Capitol. State lawmakers will decide over whether Michigan should create a website that would...
View ArticleMid-Michigan lawmakers grade Snyder's first year
Following last night's State of the State Address, we asked several mid-Michigan lawmakers to grade Governor Rick Snyder's first year in office.As you can imagine, their grades reflected their...
View ArticleTwo petitions approved by Board of Canvassers
By Laura WeberVoters may soon be asked to decide whether the state should no longer prohibit recreational marijuana use. The state Board of Canvassers has approved the language of a petition that calls...
View ArticleHealth advocates say state should go beyond "personal responsibility"
By Laura WeberSome health advocates say Governor Rick Snyder was not bold enough in his State of the State speech on fighting childhood obesity. Governor Snyder mentioned a program in his speech last...
View ArticleEducation study reports that Michigan has room for improvement
By Consuelo McAboyFor Michigan parents who would like to know the quality of their child's school, a new report on the nation's education performance and policy may help.The report used scores from...
View ArticleMerit Network expands broadband access in Michigan
By Consuelo McAboyParts of Northern Michigan may begin to span the digital divide of equal access to information with the help of a fiber optic infrastructure project.The Merit Network began...
View ArticleTraverse City therapist commits time in 2012 to help parents "tweak" skills
By Amy RobinsonFor many parents knowing where to draw a line with their kids, and more importantly, knowing how to enforce rules, can be more of a challenge than they might have thought.One Traverse...
View ArticleFight over no-fault data headed to court
By Rick PlutaA coalition opposed to a proposed overhaul of Michigan's no-fault insurance law is headed to court. The group wants to know how much money no-fault claims cost ratepayers and the insurance...
View ArticleReport: uptick in poverty, abuse
By Laura WeberAbout one-fourth of kids in Michigan live in poverty. That's according to the Kids Count report from the Michigan League for Human Services. The report said the percent of kids living in...
View ArticleLansing casino may hit legal snags
By Kevin LaveryThe city of Lansing may be in for a legal fight as it plans to build a new 245-million dollar casino.Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero and the Sault Ste. Marie band of Chippewa Indians are...
View ArticleLansing casino timeline
By Linda StephanLeaders in Lansing have just made a big announcement, a partnership with an Upper Peninsula tribe that could bring a couple thousand permanent and temporary jobs to town.The Sault Ste....
View ArticleACLU wants to block domestic partner benefits ban
The ACLU is asking a court to at least temporarily block a state-wide ban on domestic partner benefits for public employees.The organization believes the ban unfairly singles out same-sex...
View ArticleState Senator proposes income tax rollback
By Laura WeberA new proposal at the state Capitol would reduce the state's income tax rate over the next few years.A Republican state lawmaker said he wants to make good on a promise made to people in...
View ArticleLatest numbers of flu cases are lower than last year
By Amanda HarrisonHealth officials said the number of people infected with influenza has been on the decline since 2009.Dr. Robert Graham is the medical director for the Mid and Central Michigan Health...
View Article