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A new report to be released this morning in Kalamazoo shows Michigan has had a significant reduction in homelessness. The information is expected to be discussed at the Ending Homelessness in Michigan Summit at the Radisson Plaza Hotel. As part of a six-percent drop in homelessness, researchers say veteran homelessness …

Anyone in Michigan could report overdoses without fear of being prosecuted for drugs, under legislation approved nearly unanimously Tuesday by the State House. The law would exempt people of any age from prosecution if they report an overdose from any illegal substance or require medical assistance themselves. Michigan law already protects …

Now that the U.S. Senate has approved a $10-billion water projects bill, which includes $100-million for Flint, an aggressive push is underway to gain support in the House. Jason Scott reports.

Survey results of Michigan teachers finds low moral, concerns over compensation, standardized testing and performance evaluations. Roughly 11,000 members of American Federation of Teachers-Michigan and the Michigan Education Association responded to the online questionnaire. Steven Cook is President of the MEA. About 80-percent of respondents say they are under-compensated to …

Michigan voters were asked to list their major concerns this election year and, as Lansing bureau chief Tim Skubick reports, two new issues have emerged from an EPIC/MRA poll.

So-called anti-terrorists stocks have been doing well of late on Wall Street, as more and more news reports discuss attacks that could be linked to terrorism. These would be companies on the front line on the battle against terrorism. Business editor Murray Feldman says other lesser-known companies have also surfaced …

If you’re 65 and older you might want to wait to get a flu shot to make sure you’re protected when the flu is at it’s peak which is between December and February. Family Medicine expert Dr. Shaun Jayakar. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone 6 months …

Major car makers are closely examining the new rules, being announced in Washington, to govern the development of self driving cars. Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has that part of the story.

Gas prices are up 4 cents in the past week in Michigan. AAA Michigan says the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline is at $2.24 per gallon. The lowest was seen at $2.12 per gallon in the Traverse City area, while the highest average was $2.30 per gallon in …

General Motors is asking for a one year delay in its recall of about a million pickups and SUV’s with Takata airbag inflators. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says the government will decide on GM’s delay request by November.