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It didn’t take long for President Trump to say he was going to start renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement. What could that mean for the auto industry? Here’s Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert. NAFTA1-V-GI

A state Senator has introduced legislation that would offer tax breaks for graduates who live and work in Michigan. The bill from East Lansing Democrat Curtis Hertel Jr would offer tax credits for a portion of a student’s debt. The amount would be capped at about $2,300. Hertel says college …

A new study from a personal finance site has ranked the best places to raise a family. Jill Gonzalez, analyst for Wallethub, says there were 40 key factors analyzed. MIFAMILIES-A5-GONZALEZ Gonzalez says Michigan ranked 32nd overall. The state did fare well in other factors like affordability and health and safety. …

More than 60 Democrats will boycott today’s inauguration ceremony in Washington. Many say they are skipping-out in support of Georgia Congressman John Lewis. INAUGURATION1-A-KILDEE U.S. Representative Dan Kildee of Flint says he was elected by constituents to be in his seat in Washington and he’ll follow that creek whether it’s …

It’s inauguration day for Donald Trump. Here’s debate director at the University of Michigan, Aaron Kall, and editor of “I Do Solemnly Swear: Presidential Inaugural Addresses of the Last Forty Years.” INAUGADDRESS2-A-KALL(F-MNN) When asked to rank the best inaugural addresses, Kall puts John F. Kenney’s at No. 1. It was …

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan plans to oppose Senator Jeff Sessions’ nomination at attorney general, citing his sketchy history of race issues. He’s not the only nominee the Democrat opposes. NOMINATIONS1-¢ú Stabenow does think James Mattis, the nominee to head the Department of Defense, is qualified for the job.

Today’s inauguration has people traveling to the nation’s capital from all over the country to take part, but there’s another big event Saturday–the Women’s March on Washington. Details on that from Laura Bonnell. WOMENS MARCHm  

The deadline to pre-order Girl Scout cookies is a week away and it may be your only chance to get your hands on the new flavor released this year. Amanda Thomas with the organization says S’mores have been added to already popular line-up. COOKIES-A3-THOMAS Thomas says the cookie is all …

Many Michigan leaders are attending the inauguration of Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. Among them, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson. What does she expect from a Trump administration? INAUGURATION2-A-JOHNSON(TH-MNN) Johnson says she’s looking forward to seeing friends at the inauguration and attending a couple of the inaugural balls.

General Motors has agreed to settle a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation. Here’s Autobeat reporter Jeff Gilbert GMSEC1-D-GILBERT