State News

The Michigan House will likely vote this week to place the state at the forefront of the autonomous car industry. With a preview, here’s Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.

Despite increased awareness, the number of kids injured or killed in crashes is actually increasing here in Michigan. Here’s the story from Brian Larsen.  

A new poll released this morning shows parents are okay with their kids learning about sex, drugs and drinking, but a majority also want their children to be taught about emotional and mental health issues. The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital national poll shows despite wanting their children …

Legislation worth $10 billion, with $100 million of that specified for Flint, has been passed by the U.S. Senate for water-related projects across the country. Here’s Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan. The Water Resources Development Act had strong bipartisan support, but has an uncertain future in the House. The measure …

Providing health coverage for spouses and dependants of public safety officers killed or disabled in the line of duty–the Michigan House passed that bill Thursday. State Representative Al Pscholka says this is ‘simply the right thing to do.’ The Stevensville Republican represents where the Berrien County Courthouse stands.  Two bailiffs …

AAA Michigan celebrating their 100th Anniversary. Their CEO Joe Richardson says the auto club and insurer has a rich heritage they share with the development of the automobile that will continue well into the future, even with the advent of the autonomous car. AAA is known for their “Bring “Em Back …

The proposed boost in the state beer tax continues to draw legislative fire. This time, a lawmaker is telling Lansing bureau chief Tim Skubick that its unfair to lower income families.

A memorial service is set for this afternoon for a state lawmaker who died in a motorcycle accident earlier this week. The 3 p.m. service for Presque Isle Republican State Representative Peter Pettalia will take place at the Presque Isle Lighthouse as part of a celebration of life that is …

Education officials in Michigan are moving forward with new guidelines to help school administrators and teachers maintain a supportive learning environment for students identifying as LGBT. The State Board of Education voted six to two in favor of revised guidelines designed to share best practices for addressing academic and safety …

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump spent about an hour in Flint Wednesday afternoon. Trump toured the Flint Water Treatment plant and then spoke at a church. He says he would fix the water crisis. Trump also criticized Ford for announcing the move of small car production to Mexico. Trump said …