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Business and insurance groups says the governor’s proposed elimination of a tax credit to insurers will increase premiums statewide. Governor Snyder’s proposed 2016/17 budget would erase an $80 million tax credit used by insurance companies to offset the cost to cover uninsured drivers. The Stop the Car Insurance Tax coalition …

A record number of people headed to the polls to vote in Michigan’s presidential primary Tuesday. More than 2.4 million people turned out, shattering a record of 1.9 million people set in 1972. The turnout was so high in some parts of the state that county clerks say they ran …

Legislation is being considered that is meant to spur Great Lakes funding and research efforts and help support effective fishery management decisions. The bill was introduced by U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow along with Congressman Dan Benishek and Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley. Peters says the Great Lakes Science …

The Michigan State Supreme Court will soon hear arguments about whether a therapist can be held responsible when the use of recovered memory therapy leads to false accusations. The matter stems from a lawsuit filed by Lale and Joan Roberts of Watton, alleging in 2009 Hancock counselor Kathryn Salmi induced …

Finlandia University has named Angela Price, CPA, to the role of Chief Financial Officer. Price began her new duties at the university in late January. “Angela’s professional experience and qualifications, together with her knowledge of the university and commitment to our learning community combined to make her a strong candidate,” …

Another candidate is entering the race for the 1st Congressional District. Retired Lieutenant General Jack Bergman announced his candidacy last week. In addition to a remarkable military career, Bergman has also been a successful business owner and commercial pilot. Running as a Republican, Bergman is currently traveling to all 32 …

The average price of a gallon of gas in Michigan rose 15 cents per gallon during the past week, according to Gasbuddy.com. The statewide average as of late Sunday was $1.90 per gallon. Gasbuddy surveys just under 5,000 gas stations in Michigan. The national average rose only 6.8 cents per …

There were 1,745 drug overdose deaths in Michigan in 2014, up 14-percent from 2013. The 2014 numbers from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services are the most recent figures available. With that many drug overdose fatalities in 2014, the state says it puts drug overdose above car crashes …

The Board of State Canvassers has approved language for another petition recalling Governor Rick Snyder. It’s the third petition the panel has approved recently and the second relating to the Flint water crisis. The language in this petition was taken directly from the governor’s own words in his State of …

Daycare owners who violate the parameters of their license and it results in a death would face stiff penalties, under legislation in Lansing. Second degree child abuse would be the charge for violators in this two bill package. A first offense would be punishable by up to 10 years in …