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The Wayne State University “word warriors” are at it again, accumulating the ten most expressive words that are not often used. Word Warrior leader Chris Williams gives us his three favorite words for this year.

It’s one of the top New Year’s resolutions–to lose weight. But experts say don’t just focus on the pounds. So if you’re trying to lose weight and you step on the scale and notice that you’ve gained a pound or two, don’t give up. Cleveland Clinic health coach Erica Stepteau …

President Barack Obama is making a rare visit to Capitol Hill today to meet with House and Senate Democrats about how to preserve Obamacare. Congressman Dan Kildee, of Flint, will be among those meeting with Obama. Kildee says they’re taking their case to the American people. He says it’s health …

AAA is urging motorists in the state to make road resolutions for a safer 2017. Auto Club Public Affairs Director Susan Hiltz says they want motorists across the state to take pledges to buckle up, drive sober, and drive distraction-free, among other things. She says 40 percent of traffic deaths …

We will find out today if 2016 was a record sales year for the auto industry. Autobeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.

Gretchen Whitmer, a former Democratic legislative leader and interim county prosecutor, is running for Michigan governor in 2018. Whitmer filed the paperwork Tuesday. She’s the first person to announce her candidacy for the open seat. Second-term Republican Governor Rick Snyder can’t run again due to term limits. Another potential Democratic …

A former state lawmaker from southwestern Michigan will be the new budget director. Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Al Pscholka. Pscholka chaired the House Appropriations Committee for the past two years until he was term limited at the end of the year. Pscholka will replace John Roberts in …

The holiday recess continues for state lawmakers. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports. When lawmakers return to the state capitol next week, one of the first agenda items is to make the teacher retirement system is solvent.

Governor Rick Snyder has one main word on his mind in the new year–Jobs. The Governor says career tech education and skilled trades will be a top priority this year. He says the state helped create nearly 500,000 private sector jobs last year.

The minimum wage has jumped to $8.90 in Michigan. Business reporter Murray Feldman has the details.