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State lawmakers want to use more tax incentives to lure more businesses to Michigan. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick says this is a departure from the way Lansing has been doing business. JOB CREATION-A-SKUBICK 032917 At the same time, lawmakers don’t feel like they can give bigger tax breaks when …

What is attractive to you in a potential lover or spouse? Business Editor Murray Feldman takes a look.

A new law starts next month that requires doctors or hospitals to report deaths of women during pregnancy or within one year of being pregnant. Jim Matthews reports.

About 12 percent of adults in the United States are affected by osteoarthritis or “wear and tear” of the knee. More than 600,000 will undergo total knee replacement surgery this year to relieve pain and restore function. But is it worth it? Here’s Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.

The University of Michigan has come out with a new study about monogamy. Zahra Huber has more.

AAA Michigan projects that gas prices will hit $2.70 a gallon this summer. It’s a one-two punch of annual summer blend gas–more expensive, but burns cleaner–and an expected production cut by OPEC members. AAA’s Susan Hiltz says 70-percent of consumers plan to adjust their weekly driving habits to save gas, …

The overuse of antibiotics can cause the bacteria to change so the antibiotics no longer work against them. It can be a serious problem for patients who need the medicines to battle infections. Now, one hospital is fighting against this problem in the kitchen. Here’s Health Reporter Doctor Deanna Lites.

The Chocolay Raptor Center in Marquette is taking care of an injured owl–again. Co-Founder Bob Jensen says they first nursed “Papa Owl” back to health after it was shot with a pellet. He says a good Samaritan found Papa Owl in distress outside and brought him into the Raptor Center. …

With Michigan considering legalizing marijuana, a former White House drug policy advisor says “don’t do it.” Kevin Sabet is head of the group Smart Approaches to Marijuana, discussing the impact of today’s stronger, more potent drug. Sabet was meeting with public health and law enforcement officlas about the negative impact the …

Legislation that would change the school year start time has been introduced in the state Senate. Republican Marty Knollenberg says Bill 217 keeps tourism in mind. He says four-day weekends leading up to the Labor Day weekend are economically beneficial. His biggest concern is that power remain on the local …