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With over 150 firefighters looking down on the chamber from the gallery above, lawmakers in the Michigan Senate say they’ve reached a deal to add $1 million to a fund to cover the cost of cancer treatments for first responders in the state. The firefighters held a rally earlier in …

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder plans to use $1.2 million in taxpayer money to pay lawyers for work on the Flint water crisis, while Attorney General Bill Schuette is seeking $1.5 million to pay for an investigation into the crisis. Both requests are on the agenda of the State Administrative Board, …

The governor has signed into law bills that set guidelines for the Secretary of State’s (SOS) office to oversee the ignition interlock program won. Under the legislation, the devices, which prevent a person who has had alcohol from driving, would have to be installed by a licensed technician in a …

Business and insurance groups says the governor’s proposed elimination of a tax credit to insurers will increase premiums statewide. Governor Snyder’s proposed 2016/17 budget would erase an $80 million tax credit used by insurance companies to offset the cost to cover uninsured drivers. The Stop the Car Insurance Tax coalition …

A record number of people headed to the polls to vote in Michigan’s presidential primary Tuesday. More than 2.4 million people turned out, shattering a record of 1.9 million people set in 1972. The turnout was so high in some parts of the state that county clerks say they ran …

Legislation is being considered that is meant to spur Great Lakes funding and research efforts and help support effective fishery management decisions. The bill was introduced by U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow along with Congressman Dan Benishek and Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley. Peters says the Great Lakes Science …

The Michigan State Supreme Court will soon hear arguments about whether a therapist can be held responsible when the use of recovered memory therapy leads to false accusations. The matter stems from a lawsuit filed by Lale and Joan Roberts of Watton, alleging in 2009 Hancock counselor Kathryn Salmi induced …

Finlandia University has named Angela Price, CPA, to the role of Chief Financial Officer. Price began her new duties at the university in late January. “Angela’s professional experience and qualifications, together with her knowledge of the university and commitment to our learning community combined to make her a strong candidate,” …

Another candidate is entering the race for the 1st Congressional District. Retired Lieutenant General Jack Bergman announced his candidacy last week. In addition to a remarkable military career, Bergman has also been a successful business owner and commercial pilot. Running as a Republican, Bergman is currently traveling to all 32 …

The average price of a gallon of gas in Michigan rose 15 cents per gallon during the past week, according to Gasbuddy.com. The statewide average as of late Sunday was $1.90 per gallon. Gasbuddy surveys just under 5,000 gas stations in Michigan. The national average rose only 6.8 cents per …