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Lawmakers in a House committee are weighing legislation to allow in-state retailers to ship wine to people in Michigan. State Representative Ken Yonker, R-Caledonia, is sponsoring the bill and says retailers are losing out on over $60 million in sales to online wine retailers. He says the state is missing …

Governor Rick Snyder has signed a bill extending a tax on businesses who offer healthcare to their employees until through 2020. The money collected from the Health Insurance Claims Assessment helps pay for Medicaid. Opponents of the extension call it a tax increase on both businesses and individuals. But backers …

Michigan law enforcement are stepping up efforts to catch drunk drivers. Police departments, sheriff’s offices and Michigan State Police have extra patrols on the state’s roadways until April 4. Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning spokesman Kendall Wingrove says the period covers the NCAA basketball tournaments, spring break and St. …

As promised, a Michigan Senate committee Thursday approved a supplemental spending bill to add $1 million to a fund to cover the cost of cancer treatments for first responders in the state. State Senator Dave Hildenbrand, R-Lowell, last week pledged to move the bill out of committee after firefighters converged …

The Michigan House is slated to vote Thursday on a nearly $50 million emergency funding bill that will keep Detroit Public Schools open for the rest of the school year. The $48.7 million will come from the state’s tobacco settlement fund. DPS’ new transition manager told lawmakers last week the …

The state senator representing Flint wants the governor to be straight with lawmakers on a congressional panel holding a hearing on the Flint water crisis. Senate Democratic Leader Jim Ananich says the governor should steer clear of talking points and answer questions truthfully. Ananich says Rick Snyder owes at least …

The Houghton County Medical Care Facility will not be privatized. A large crowd of concerned citizens attended the regular meeting of the Houghton County Board of Commissioners Tuesday after rumors circulated that the board was considering the option. Commissioner Eugene Londo asked how the rumor got started and that was …

HOUGHTON, Mich.—After more than a year of research and input from Michigan Tech student-athletes, staff, alumni and friends, the University today revealed a new visual identity to represent its 14 varsity athletics programs. New spirit marks convey the qualities for which the Huskies stand — excellence, integrity, loyalty, passion, teamwork …

A fundraising campaign to alleviate hunger in the Copper Country is off to a great start. The Portage Health Foundation launched their Stop the Roar of Hunger campaign on December 1st, which was #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. Their goal is to raise at least $50,000 that will fund …

Students at L’Anse Junior High School are showing off their science knowledge. Roughly 165 students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade began preparation for their Science Fair in January. On Tuesday, all of their final products were on display for other students and parents. L’Anse Junior High Science Teacher Jen …