State News

State Representative Jim Tedder of Oakland County is speaking out in support of an income tax reduction, despite strong opposition from Governor Rick Snyder. To establish such a rollback, bills have been introduced in both the Michigan House and Senate. Currently, the income tax rate is 4.25-percent.  Many lawmakers want …

Support is growing to reform Michigan’s marijuana laws.  Here’s Erin Vermuelin.

After three weeks in office, 39% of Michigan residents give President Trump favorable marks. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports.

In Lansing, proposed legislation would allow entrepreneurs to keep some of cash in their pockets. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick explains.

As the public mourns the loss of mogul Mike Ilitch, Detroit Tigers Skipper Brad Ausmus is remembering the team’s former owner as a “determined winner.” Wondering if “Mr. I’s” passing will spur extra wins for the team: Ausmus called Ilitch a “throw back” to team ownership, putting an emphasis on winning …

Legislation that would eliminate expiration dates on gift cards has been introduced at the state Capitol. The House bills introduced by representatives Abdullah Hammoud of Dearborn and Robert Wittenberg of Oak Park would amend the Consumer Protection Act. Along with eliminating the expiration dates, some prepaid discount cards would also …

28 new Michigan State Police troopers begin their new jobs this week. The new troopers, who graduated Friday, will be working at posts throughout the state. The group went through 24 weeks of training in firearms, water safety, patrol techniques, ethics, first aid, and crime scene processing among other things. …

Gas prices have gone up about seven cents over the past week in Michigan. The statewide average for a gallon of unleaded regular is now $2.31, which is about 80 cents more than at this time last year. The lowest price is in Metro Detroit at about $2.26 a gallon …

A new study says Michigan could suffer if government policies prompt a trade war with Mexico. Erin Vee breaks down the numbers.

Have you bought a Valentines Day gift yet? There’s still a few days and a new survey takes a look at the stress involved. That’s Sara Skirboll, a trends expert with the website “Retail Me Not.” Their survey shows about 74-percent of consumers find something stressful about dating and that’s on …