Supreme Court lets GOP re-draw county district plan
By Rick PlutaThe Michigan Supreme Court, in a decision that breaks along party-lines, has upheld a state law that will let Republicans on the Oakland County Commission redraw their district lines....
View ArticleFire danger remains high in Michigan
By Amy RobinsonThe weather is cool, but fire danger remains high this week in many areas of Michigan.The cool weather brings us closer to normal seasonal temperatures, but it blows in along with low...
View ArticleCourt orders GOP majority to record votes
By Rick PlutaA political fight between Republicans and Democrats at the state Capitol has landed in court. Democrats in the state House say Republicans in the majority are violating the Michigan...
View ArticleHelmet law repeal up for Senate vote
By Rick PlutaThe state Senate plans to vote Wednesday to repeal Michigan's motorcycle helmet requirement for riders who are 21 and older. The Senate vote would likely send the measure to Governor Rick...
View ArticleSnyder: Consent deal could keep operational control of city with Detroit
By Rick PlutaGovernor Rick Snyder said a legally enforceable consent agreement is still the best way for Detroit to avoid an emergency manager. The governor faces a deadline next week on whether to...
View ArticleWind developers await answers on tax credit
By Mike HoraceSome Michigan wind developers are putting projects on hold, as congress debates extending a tax credit that is set to expire at the end of this year.Richard VanderVeen is president of...
View ArticleSupreme Court will decide whether patients can share marijuana
By Rick PlutaThe Michigan Supreme Court will decide whether the state's medical marijuana laws allows medical marijuana cardholders to sell to each other.In this case, the Compassionate Apothecary in...
View ArticleMotorcycle helmet repeal sent to Snyder
By Rick PlutaIt's now Governor Rick Snyder's decision on whether to repeal Michigan's motorcycle helmet law. The state Senate has approved a measure to end the requirement, and it will soon be on the...
View ArticleLevin blames speculators for high gas prices
By Mike HoraceGas prices have been on the rise across much of Michigan this week. According to the Triple-A, motorists statewide are paying $3.97 per gallon, and prices as high as $4.15 per gallon have...
View ArticleLevin defends health care law as Supreme Court arguments continue
By Mike HoraceMichigan Senator Carl Levin is speaking out in support of President Obama's signature health care law, even as it is being debated before the U-S Supreme Court.He said the most...
View ArticleAutism mandate on its way to governor
By Rick PlutaThe Legislature has sent Governor Rick Snyder a package of bills that would require health insurance plans to offer coverage for childhood autism treatments. Governor Snyder called for...
View ArticleMore bones on Mackinac
By Linda StephanMore bones have been found at another construction site on Mackinac Island.That's after hundreds of human bones were unearthed last fall during the excavation of the former McNally...
View ArticleNew Venture Competition
By Amanda HarrisonCentral Michigan University's College of Business is expanding its annual New Venture Competition.The competition showcases 30 plus team's business ideas. The winners receive a total...
View ArticleCriminal Justice Scholarship
By Amanda HarrisonA fallen police officer's family is honoring his service by offering a scholarship to criminal justice students at Ferris State University.Ryan McCandless was a Ferris State alumni...
View ArticleMichigan quit line sees uptick in calls
By Amanda HarrisonA hotline to help smokers kick the habit has been gaining national attention after an ad campaign more than doubled its number of calls.The 1-800-Quit Now hotline connects Michigan...
View ArticleSchuette orders Flint "internet sweepstakes cafe" to close
By Mike HoraceMichigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has ordered a Flint-based cyber casino to close.According to the Attorney General, the Flint Business Center is operating in violation of Michigan...
View ArticlePlanet Money at CMU
By Amy Robinson So, you've heard by now that Planet Money guys Adam Davidson and Alex Blumberg were at CMU this week. You've probably heard the comments that we aired explaining their take on the...
View ArticleBoard of Trustees raise tuition
By Consuelo McAboyToday, the Central Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a modest increase in tuition and room and board rates at its regular meeting.Trustees set undergraduate tuition at...
View ArticleDems, GOP predict big fight for MI in November
By Rick PlutaThe campaigns for President Obama and presumptive Republican candidate Mitt Romney say Michigan will be a battleground state in the months leading up to the November election. Michigan...
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