The search continues for a Houghton County man who’s been missing nearly seven weeks. The family of 33-year-old Kenneth Ryan Clark is now offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to his whereabouts or safe return. The Hancock man was last seen the evening of January 12th when he mysteriously …
Read More »Trump & Snyder Share Infrastructure Goals/Problems
Repairing the infrastructure is a common goal for two Republicans who don’t have a lot in common. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick has the story.
Read More »Snyder Faces Opposition To Redirecting Cyber School Funding
Governor Rick Snyder has lost a key supporter in his effort to take money from cyber schools and re-direct it into public schools. The update from Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.
Read More »Funding For At-Risk Students Wanted For All School Districts
The governor wants extra school money for students at risk. But Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports some lawmakers also want the richer schools districts to have their share.
Read More »Many Applaud Income Tax Rollback Failure
Not everyone is angry over state lawmakers failure to rollback the income tax rate. More from Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.
Read More »Pure Michigan Ad Campaign Eyed For Possible Cuts
The Pure Michigan ad campaign is on one state lawmaker’s hit list. More from Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.
Read More »Legislation Would Give Part Time Workers Paid Sick Leave
Legislation has been introduced to guarantee one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. One of the bills sponsors, Representative Stephanie Chang, says the bill would be a significant public health move. Chang hopes the bill will receive bipartisan support as it moves through the state House …
Read More »Virtual Colonoscopy Could Be Better Option
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Unlike a standard colonoscopy, a virtual colonoscopy doesn’t require sedation and it’s less expensive. Radiologist Mike Zalis says it’s also safer. As for it’s accuracy, he says it’s as good as the traditional test.
Read More »Democrats See Opportunity In Income Tax Rollback Failure
House Democrats are hoping to increase their power by aligning with 12 GOP lawmakers who bolted from the caucus last week by opposing an income tax rollback. Representative Fred Durhal calls this a political opportunity. Republicans say, however, the caucus remains united.
Read More »Michigan Joins Lawsuit Against Generic Drug Companies
Attorney General Bill Schuette has joined a multi-state antitrust lawsuit against six generic drug companies that manufacture antibiotics, and an oral diabetes medication. The suit alleges that the companies engaged in an illegal scheme to reduce competition and manipulate prices, causing purchasers to pay artificially high prices for needed medications. …
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