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Governor Snyder is expected to sign a package of bills today that will pave the way for more testing of automated vehicles in Michigan. Snyder has said this is important to the state’s auto industry, but it’s also important to the highway infrastructure because self driving cars could cut down …

The governor of Ohio is asking supporters to donate to Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley’s possible 2018 campaign for governor. The Detroit News reports John Kasich used his presidential election fundraising network to help in the effort. According to a quarterly report, Calley had over $557,000 in cash on-hand in late …

You’ve waited this long to do your holiday shopping–but have you waited too long? John Parish, CEO of The Doll Hospital & Toy Soldier Shop, says actually January to October is the best time to shop online.

When you have a large holiday gathering, how do you make sure everyone will have solid access to the Wi-Fi in your house? Comcast Senior Public Relations Manager Rob Ponto says when it comes to your router, it’s all about location, location, location. He says putting the router in an …

Sweet potato pie may not be good for your waistline, but there is a part of the sweet potato that is–and you’re probably throwing it out. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.

As cars and trucks become safer, the list of safest vehicles is becoming more exclusive. Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has the latest ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The Michigan House has passed a bill to compensate wrongfully convicted inmates. Under the terms of the bill, ex-inmates would receive $50,000 tax-free for each year of their wrongful incarceration, plus attorney fees. Only four states have released more innocent prisoners than Michigan.

Could Michigan highways become faster? The Michigan Senate has voted in favor of a bill that would raise the speed limits on 1500 miles of rural roads. On 600 of those miles, the speed limit would go from 70 to 75 miles per hour. The other 900 miles of road …

The recount is over in Michigan. That after a federal judge who ordered a start to recounting presidential votes reversed his decision, effectively ending a second look at ballots statewide. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick says an appeal is pending in the state court system. Green Party candidate Jill Stein …

A divided Michigan House has approved tougher ID requirements for voters. Legislation passed late Wednesday by majority Republicans would change the procedure for voters who do not show photo identification at their polling place. Voters without an ID currently must sign an affidavit before voting. Under the bill, they could …