State News

A Republican-led House panel has voted to cut Michigan’s income tax and eliminate it over a nearly-four decade span–despite “serious concerns” voiced by Governor Snyder. Supporters say the bill would reduce the 4.25 percent tax to 3.9 percent. Then, it would drop 0.1 percent per year until it reaches zero. Opponents say the …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is recommending an increase by 160 bear hunting licenses to be issued throughout the state. As the population of black bears increases, so too does the number of nuisance complaints, mostly in the northern lower peninsula. The DNR believes there is about 12,000 black …

Comedian & actress Chelsea Handler is joining forces with Congressman Dan Kildee, of Flint to protect funding for Planned Parenthood. Kildee says they’re starting a petition “Stand with Chelsea and Dan”. For anyone who’s interested in the petition, go to www.dankildee.com.

The latest EPIC-MRA polling results are not very positive for Governor Rick Snyder. Lansing bureau chief Tim Skubick with the results.

New research from the Consumer Federation of America shows that safe drivers who are in accidents caused by others often see an increase in auto insurance rate hikes. Consumer Advocate Doug Heller says State Farm never penalized a customer if the accident was not their fault, however… The CFA called …

It’s Valentine’s Day, a day for love, but being in love can be expensive. The average person will spend $140 on the day Jill Gonzalez, analyst with personal finance web-site Wallet Hub, says some people are finding ways to cut costs. Gonzalez says 46 percent of couples don’t plant to …

Car makers today will ask Congress for help in speeding up the testing and deployment of self driving vehicles. Autobeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.

The Michigan Senate has adopted a resolution that declares today, Valentine’s Day, as Organ Donor Registry Day. According to Donate Life America, more than 120,000 men, women and children nationwide currently need an organ transplant; every 10 minutes another name is added to the national organ transplant waiting list; and …

House Democratic Leader Sam Singh and Senate Democratic Leader Jim Ananich will hold a press conference at 12:30pm to outline legislative initiatives to fix the state’s Unemployment Insurance Agency and reimburse working families that were falsely accused of fraud by the UIA. The agency leveled 50,000 accusations of fraud against …

Over $2 million dollars in state police grants will be shared by dozens of schools to improve safety and security. Two dozen school districts will be able to purchase new equipment and technology for their buildings. State Police officials say these improvements will lead to a a safer and more …