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Two Upper Peninsula Lawmakers are among those who could not work out a solution to the state’s road funding problem. Republicans and Democrats met together earlier this week to discuss a proposed solution but came away empty. Representative Scott Dianda expressed his disappointment, but said he could not support the …

A poultry quarantine in Michigan isn’t keeping some exhibitors from putting on a show at the Upper Peninsula State Fair in Escanaba. Poultry and Rabbit Superintendent Andrea Sorensen says four exhibitors put on poultry showmanship demonstrations Thursday – using stuffed chickens. The quarantine was put in place on May 1st …

Michigan House Democrats want their energy plan to have its day in a House committee. House Minority Leader Tim Greimel says Republicans have talked plenty about their plan in the House Energy Committee but not enough about the Democrat’s priorities. He wants a separate hearing for his caucus’ bills. Both …

A bill to force medical marijuana growers, processors, transporters and dispensaries to be licensed by the state — and for transfers from point A to point B to be taxed — awaits a vote in a Michigan House committee. State Representative Klint Kesto is sponsoring the legislation and says the …

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio came to Michigan Thursday to talk about reforming the nation’s tax code. The Florida senator told the Detroit Economic club it’s time to stop clinging to an outdated tax code and embrace the new American economy. Rubio says, if elected, his plan would cut the …

Organizations have until the end of the day Friday to apply for Michigan Health Endowment Fund grants. The program was part of a deal from the reform of Michigan Blue Cross Blue Shield a few years ago. A total of $8 million is available for community foundation application, according to …

A state Senator wants to make cyber revenge, also known as revenge porn, a crime in Michigan. Cyber revenge is when a former intimate partner of someone posts sexually explicit photos of that person without consent. Senator Steve Bieda says cyber revenge is a growing problem, so he’s working on …

The Michigan legislature would have a bipartisan committee handle lawmaker misconduct under a bill introduced in the Michigan House. State Representative Andy Schor is behind the measure and says the committee would be made up of a Democrat and Republican from each chamber. The four member panel would only be …

Two Bessemer people are in custody for allegedly stealing a car and operating a meth lab. The Michigan State Police say Troopers from the Wakefield Post received a tip about a stolen vehicle out of Arizona on Tuesday. Police located the vehicle and recovered it at a residence in the …

National Radio Day celebrates the invention and influence of radio on society. It’s been almost a century since radios began popping up in homes across America. Though the technology has changed, the basic premise remains the same—take a talented on-air personality and deliver news, talk and music to the general …