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The Michigan House has passed a bill to compensate wrongfully convicted inmates. Under the terms of the bill, ex-inmates would receive $50,000 tax-free for each year of their wrongful incarceration, plus attorney fees. Only four states have released more innocent prisoners than Michigan.

Could Michigan highways become faster? The Michigan Senate has voted in favor of a bill that would raise the speed limits on 1500 miles of rural roads. On 600 of those miles, the speed limit would go from 70 to 75 miles per hour. The other 900 miles of road …

The recount is over in Michigan. That after a federal judge who ordered a start to recounting presidential votes reversed his decision, effectively ending a second look at ballots statewide. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick says an appeal is pending in the state court system. Green Party candidate Jill Stein …

A divided Michigan House has approved tougher ID requirements for voters. Legislation passed late Wednesday by majority Republicans would change the procedure for voters who do not show photo identification at their polling place. Voters without an ID currently must sign an affidavit before voting. Under the bill, they could …

There are high rates of depression and thoughts of suicide among medical students according to a new study. Researchers say stress and anxiety along with the competitive nature of medical school may be to blame. Dr. Robert Folberg, the dean of Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, says taking …

A temporary victory for three to five hundred firefighters and police officers rallying on the Capitol steps in Lansing. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports House Republicans say they will not vote in the lame duck session on the retiree health care cost package. Skubick says the Republicans will come …

Governor Rick Snyder says a lack of investment on infrastructure is a national issue as well as a Michigan issue. A commission he appointed after the Flint Water Crisis recommends a $4 billion a year investment in the states’ roads, water and power and communication systems. Snyder says it’s not so much …

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor — an attack that drew America into World War II. Jon Hewett spoke with one Michigan man who survived the attack and has returned this week to remember those who lost their lives.

The holidays can be a tough time for families who have lost a loved one. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has some expert advice on how families can prepare and how friends can help.

Car companies are making one more attempt to get some relief from new, tougher fuel economy rules. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.