Senate filing deadline is today
Tuesday is the deadline for U-S Senate candidates in Michigan to file their petition signatures with the Secretary of State to get on the August primary ballot. Democratic incumbent Debbie Stabenow is...
View ArticleNew law provides amnesty to minors seeking alcohol poisoning treatment
Governor Rick Snyder has signed off on a bill providing amnesty to minors who are seeking treatment for alcohol poisoning.Under current law, people under age 21 can be charged with a misdemeanor for...
View ArticleReport raises questions about how Michigan serves its elders
By the year 2030, nearly 20 percent of Michigan residents will be over age 65. That's leading the AARP of Michigan to question how the state serves its elders.A new report from the AARP said a vast...
View ArticleCuban performers to tour Michigan
By Kaitlyn CamilleriThanks to a grant for the performing arts, a Cuban music group is coming to Michigan next year.A grant from the National Endowment for the Arts was given to The Dennos Museum Center...
View ArticleGOP Senate primary could be crowded
By Rick Pluta Five candidates have filed to run in Michigan's Republican U-S Senate primary. Tuesday is the deadline for candidates for most state and federal offices to submit their petitions to...
View ArticleGovernor approves more cyber-schools, dual high school-college credits
By Rick Pluta Governor Rick Snyder has approved legislation to allow more families to sign up for cyber-schools. A new law will also make it easier for students to start their college careers in high...
View ArticleGOP leaders want to bank windfall
By Rick Pluta A state panel will decide Wednesday how much money the Legislature has to work with as it wraps up the state budget. Early reports suggest the state may be in for a windfall adding up to...
View ArticleWind industry frets over tax credits
Wind turbine blades that are so smart, they'll call an engineer when they have a problem.That's just one example of new wind technology that's ready to be built, but isn't because of a stalemate over a...
View ArticleEmergency managers assess Genesee County flood damage
By Kaitlyn CamilleriFederal, State, and local officials are headed to Genesee County this week to assess the damage from recent flooding.Governor Rick Snyder declared a state of emergency in that...
View ArticleDNR revises Duck Lake Fire losses; 97 structures destroyed
NEWBERRY -- The Duck Lake Fire has destroyed at least 97 structures since it began Wednesday, according to figures released late Sunday night by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The losses...
View ArticleFilm subsidy boost part of budget deal
By Rick PlutaThe Legislature is expected to adopt a budget deal this week that includes doubling the amount of money set aside to subsidize making movies, T-V shows, and commercials in Michigan. The...
View ArticleMcCotter expected to announce plans
By Rick PlutaMichigan Congressman Thad McCotter is expected to announce his plans Tuesday following news that his campaign may not have gathered enough petition signatures to qualify for the primary...
View ArticleCMU honors veterans over Memorial Day weekend
By Amy Robinson Central Michigan University took time this Memorial Day weekend to honor veterans. CMU hosted a screening of The Welcome, a documentary that depicts the difficulties faced by service...
View ArticleHospices step up efforts to serve veterans
This Memorial Day, as America honors its war dead, some organizations are stepping up their efforts to serve veterans, especially at the end of their lives.Statistics show that each year, 25 percent of...
View ArticleSnyder asks businesses to hire veterans
By Rick PlutaGovernor Rick Snyder asked a crowd of business leaders to make hiring veterans part of the plans for growing their companies. Governor Snyder delivered the opening remarks at the Detroit...
View ArticleMcCotter to launch write-in re-election effort
By Rick PlutaRepublican Michigan Congressman Thaddeus McCotter is facing the daunting prospect of running a write-in campaign to get re-elected this year. That's because his campaign fell far short of...
View ArticleConsumers Energy to begin installing "smart meters" this summer
Consumers Energy is preparing for a major upgrade of its electrical grid.The Jackson-based utility will begin installing so-called "smart meters" this summer. Consumers said the new meters mean more...
View ArticleNon profit organization presents information on Affordable Care Act
By Amy Robinson The US Supreme Court is expected to rule within this month on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act.While millions of Americans are watching and waiting for the ruling, a...
View ArticleFormal investigation into McCotter petitions will wait
By Rick PlutaThe formal investigation into possible petition fraud by Congressman Thaddeus McCotter's reelection campaign will wait until after an elections board meets next week.The Board of State...
View ArticleLegislature considers rolling back income tax early
A state House committee Wednesday approved speeding up an income tax break to Michigan taxpayers. The cut originally scheduled to take effect in January would move up to October if the legislation...
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