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Democrats in the Michigan House and Senate are introducing a series of bills they say will help middle class families in the state. One measure would create a per child tax credit for families making a combined $100,000 a year or less. Another would create a tax credit to help …

The Michigan Senate is calling on Congress to end country-of-origin meat labels and to restore funding for a Great Lakes clean-up and restoration initiative. State Senator Geoff Hansen sponsored the country-of-origin resolution saying the World Trade Organization has ruled the labels are discriminatory and if action isn’t taken, Canada and …

Lawmakers sitting on a pair of higher education committees are debating what to do moving forward when universities exceed a state imposed cap on tuition increases. Two universities — Eastern Michigan University and Oakland University – increased tuition beyond the 3.2 percent cap. Universities that do so lose some state …

Legislation to repeal a number of the state’s outdated laws is headed to the full Senate. State Representative Chris Afendoulis is sponsoring the repeal of these so-called blue laws. He says these are common sense reforms to eliminate obsolete statutes. The laws being erased by these bills concern things like …

A group opposed to repealing Michigan’s prevailing wage law says doing so will push skilled trades’ workers out of the state. Michigan Prevails, which is made up of construction and trades groups, says the prevailing wage is what keeps new workers interested in skilled trades. Without it, that interest will …

Washington, D.C.-  Dr. Dan Benishek, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Veterans Health, recently introduced the bi-partisan, bi-cameral Toxic Exposure Research Act along with Rep. Mike Honda (D-CA) and Sens. Moran (R-KS) and Blumenthal (D-CT).  In the House of Representatives, the bill has now earned over 100 co-sponsors with strong representation …

The first step to getting out of an abusive situation is having a place to go. For 35 years, the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home has been providing sanctuary and services for victims of domestic violence. Director Mary Niemila talks about those early days of the shelter. That woman’s home …

Hundreds of companies will be on hand for the first of two annual career fairs today on the campus of Michigan Tech. The Fall Career Fair takes place from noon to 5pm at the Student Development Complex. Representatives from a record 370 companies will be there to interview students for potential, …

The Ottawa National Forest, in partnership with National Wild Turkey Federation, improved 403 acres of upland wildlife habitat through a stewardship agreement. Upland meadows, rich in wildlife shrubs and forbs, were maintained by removing unwanted woody vegetation through a contract developed by the Forest Service and the Turkey Federation. Under …

International Bridge customers paying Canadian currency will see the toll rate adjusted due to the low value of the Canadian dollar. The changes, effective Thursday, Oct. 1, are the result of the currency equity review conducted by bridge officials twice each year. Starting Oct. 1, the passenger vehicle rate for …