Maggots have been found at another state prison serviced by private food vendor, Aramark Correctional Services. Department of Corrections officials say maggots were discovered in raw potatoes at the G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility in Jackson on Tuesday. Last year, maggots were found in food at three state prisons served …

Another series of bills making up House Speaker Kevin Cotter’s road funding plan were aired before a special road funding committee Tuesday. One of them would do away with the Earned Income Tax Credit, which was scaled back a few years ago. Two others would call for moving new revenue …

A legislative conference committee has approved a $13.9 billion spending bill for K-12 education in the state. The measure provides between $70 and $140 per pupil additional funding through the 2x formula giving more to lower-funded districts. The total does not include $50 million set aside to either address Detroit …

State lawmakers Wednesday could begin voting on a $54.4 billion fiscal plan for the 2015-16 budget year that includes $400 million for roads. Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof says finding the money in the General Fund for road repairs gives lawmakers a little more breathing room to come up with …

They’re known for their giving–through holiday dinners, friendly visits and social events geared toward seniors who might otherwise be alone. Now there is a chance to give back to them. Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly is selling raffle tickets to help raise funds for their many programs. Executive Director …

With more than 12,000 small towns considered, the city of Houghton was selected to be in the top 100 of the most livable small towns in America. The Copper Country city was ranked 96th on the national list released by Livability.com, one of three Michigan cities to make the list …

Police would have to get a search warrant before looking through your emails and text messages under a resolution working its way through the Michigan House. The ACLU of Michigan says police departments in the state have devices that can skim data from your cell phone without you knowing it, …

State Veterinarian Dr. James Averill has ordered the cancellation of all poultry and waterfowl exhibitions throughout Michigan for the rest of the year to protect birds from avian influenza. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says this includes, but is not limited to shows, exhibitions, swap meets, petting zoos …

A new study shows that rumble strips on centerlines and along the edge of roads are saving lives in Michigan. Wayne State University researchers say the strips on 5,700 miles of two-lane high-speed roads since 2008 have led to 337 fewer crashes, 16 fewer deaths and prevented 62 more serious …

The state will stop paying to lease 23 idle passenger cars that had been slated for use on two proposed commuter rail services in southeast Michigan. Tim Hoeffner, director of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s rail office, says the state will have spent $11.4 million when it suspends lease payments …