Water trail supporters envision route circling Lake Michigan
Water sports enthusiasts may soon have a new adventure to embark upon: The Lake Michigan Water Trail.Supporters of the trail are busy creating a route that circles Lake Michigan.The water trail will...
View ArticleMedical Marijuana bills go to floor of state House
BY JAKE NEHERPatients might have to pay out of their own pockets for medical marijuana if lawmakers pass two bills in the State House.One bill would let insurance companies deny coverage of medical...
View ArticleSnyder: PA 4 rewrite could spring this week
BY RICK PLUTAMichigan Public Radio NetworkGovernor Rick Snyder and legislative leaders are talking about a possible replacement to the emergency manager law that was rejected by voters nearly a month...
View ArticlePublic school officials urge state lawmakers to hold off on education reform...
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkOpponents of bills to reform the state's education system are urging lawmakers to hold off until next year. A group of public school officials Monday gathered...
View ArticleAlma College research team develops antiviral medication
BY AMANDA HARRISONInstead of sending a patient home to rest, doctors are one step closer to a new way to treat flu patients. Researchers at Alma College have developed an antiviral medication but when...
View ArticleUniversity of Michigan Flint and Rotary Club set to host 5th annual Economic...
BY JESI MUNGUIAThe question on many people's minds is: "what's next for the U.S. economy?" The 5th Annual Economic Forum at the University of Michigan Flint will try to answer that very question and...
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Lobbying spikes as Legislature ponders whether to debate right-to-work
BY RICK PLUTAMichigan Public Radio NetworkActivists on both sides of the issue are lobbying Lansing lawmakers over a so-called "right-to-work" bill that could be introduced in the lame duck session....
View ArticleLobbying spikes as Legislature ponders whether to debate right-to-work
BY RICK PLUTAMichigan Public Radio NetworkThe question hanging over the state Capitol is whether the Legislature will take up a so-called "right-to-work" bill during its lame duck session. Activists on...
View ArticleState lawmakers committed to passing education reforms by end of the year
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkRepublican state lawmakers are not backing down from plans to pass major changes in education by the end of the year. That's despite concerns from both sides...
View ArticleA Michigan themed game has been released just in time for the holiday season
BY AMANDA HARRISONMichigan themed bumper stickers and refrigerator magnets are commonplace and some people may have books or framed pictures, but a new Michigan themed game is now competing for a spot...
View ArticleGovernor throws support behind "right-to-work" legislation
This story has been updated. Please see below for the latest updates.LANSING -- Gov. Rick Snyder has asked the Michigan legislature to act on "workplace fairness and equality" legislation, commonly...
View ArticleFederal judge dismisses Asian Carp lawsuit
BY AMANDA HARRISONA lawsuit designed to prevent the spread of Asian Carp into the Great Lakes has been dismissed by a federal judge.The suit mandates barriers be placed in the Chicago-area waterways to...
View ArticleManufacturing business prepares to move into former Alma Wal-mart
BY JESI MUNGUIANew plans are unfolding at the former Wal-Mart location in Pine River Township. Legend Manufacturing, one of the nation's largest trailer retailers have purchased the location and are...
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Debate heating up over expansion of state's school "turnaround" district
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkState lawmakers are mulling over a number of bills that would overhaul public education in Michigan. One measure would expand a new state-run district meant to...
View ArticleMichigan reminds online shoppers about use taxes
If you've bought something online recently, chances are you paid no taxes on your purchase. That doesn't mean you're off the hook, at least as far as the State of Michigan is concerned.Michigan...
View ArticleRight to work appears headed to Snyder
BY RICK PLUTAMichigan Public Radio Network Michigan is on a path to become the next so-called "right-to-work" state. The Legislature started voting on measures just hours after Republican Governor Rick...
View ArticleRight to work drama to play out this week
BY RICK PLUTAMichigan Public Radio NetworkThere's plenty of drama expected this week in Lansing as Republicans in the Legislature appear ready to send to Governor Rick Snyder bills that would make...
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State and local police in Lansing getting ready for right-to-work protests
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkPolice officers from across the state are in Lansing preparing for protests as lawmakers get ready to vote on so-called "right-to-work" bills.Dozens of State...
View ArticleCapitol prepares for right-to-work votes
BY RICK PLUTAAt the state Capitol, Democrats are preparing their last-ditch effort to slow or stop legislation that would make Michigan the 24th so called "right-to-work" state. Republicans in the...
View ArticleU.S. 127 to close intermittently Tuesday between Alma and Shepherd
U.S. 127 will close intermittently Tuesday between Alma and Shepherd, so high-voltage power lines can be strung across the freeway.The high-voltage lines will connect a large wind farm in Gratiot...
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