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Governor Rick Snyder is not giving up on his efforts to modify the health insurance plans put forth by Republican leaders in Washington. The update from Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.
Read More »Snyder Continues To Battle Health Care Changes
State Board Of Education Rejects School Grading System
The State Board of Education has adopted a statement saying it is unanimously against issuing A-to-F grades for every public school in Michigan. The bipartisan board opposes a letter grade accountability system as part of the state’s plan to comply with a new federal education law. Superintendent Brian Whiston and …
Read More »Bill Would Allow Drivers To Use Their Smartphones To Show Registration
Republican Rep. Peter Lucido Shelby Township in Macomb County has introduced legislation that would allow motorists to use smart-phones to present copies of vehicle registrations when requested by law enforcement during traffic stops or accidents. Lucido says electronics are moving things toward the future and drivers no longer have to …
Read More »Michigan Lottery Apologizes For Mistake
The Michigan Lottery is apologizing after a television technical problem told players it was a special bonus drawing, when it wasn’t. The mistake happened during Monday night’s Daily 3 and Daily 4 drawing. In the case of an actual bonus drawing, it would have meant even more prize money for …
Read More »Trump To Call For Revisit Of Fuel Economy Standards
President Donald Trump will visit Michigan to discuss job creation and automobile manufacturing. The President is expected announce a restart of a review of vehicle fuel efficiency rules sought by the auto industry. Trump is expected to visit Ypsilanti, a suburb of Detroit and meet with the chief executives of …
Read More »Program Seeks To Reintegrate Inmates
A new partnership called “Trading Places” will help Michigan inmates reintegrate into society. Heidi Washington, Director of the Michigan Department of Corrections, says they’re working with two organizations to train prisoners.
Read More »Calls Continue To End Enbridge Line 5
The potential failure of the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac was the main point of contention at Monday’s Pipeline Safety Advisory Board meeting in Lansing. Mariah Urueta with Food and Water Watch is calling for the pipeline to be shut down, and is calling on the …
Read More »Smartphones Stressing Relationships
Studies are beginning to show what you may already know–having a partner obsessed with their smartphone can cause problems in your relationship. Relationship expert Donna Arp Weitzman. A recent study finds that people who feel their partners are phubbing them report more conflict and lower levels of satisfaction in their …
Read More »Teachers Salaries Continue To Fall
A number of factors are contributing to lower teacher salaries around the state and Lansing bureau chief Tim Skubick indicates this continues a five year trend.
Read More »Trump To Talk Auto Industry During Visit
President Donald Trump is expected to talk about the auto industry during a visit to Michigan later this week. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert explains.
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