State News

Members of the Michigan House return from the campaign trail to the state capitol for a brief six day session this month. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports on one of the main topics of discussion.  

We expect some word from the U.S. Supreme court this week regarding an election issue. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick, with details.

Governor Rick Snyder led off the Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk on Monday. He says he meets a lot of people on the walk. Snyder says they’ve added 475,000 jobs in Michigan since it became a “right to work” state. He says more organizations are looking at the state because of …

With the new school year beginning this week, Business Editor Murray Feldman takes a look at some healthier foods to pack in the lunchbox.

You soon may be saying good-bye to those “antibacterial” soaps and dishwashing liquids. Health Reporter Doctor Deanna Lites.

Michigan college tuition costs are sixth highest in the nation while state college funding has dropped $262 million since 2003. That’s according to a Back To School Report from the Michigan League for Public Policy. Vice-president of the League, Karen Holcomb-Merrill, says there are things state policy makers can do. …

Following a decision Thursday, Michigan residents will have the option to vote by straight party ticket this election. The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals denied a request to uphold the ban against the straight party ticket voting, agreeing with a lower court that it is unconstitutional. Mark Brewer represented the …

Those who smoke marijuana are often portrayed as being lazy. Now a study finds that may hold true. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has the details.

Car and truck sales fell about three-percent in August, compared to a great month in 2015. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says there were drops at both domestic and foreign brands.

Another round of jobs numbers is out later this morning. Business Editor Murray Feldman says there are a number of possible stories behind the statistics.