Botox is usually used to wipe away wrinkles, but one Metro Detroit woman is using it as a way to relieve her headaches. Her story from Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.
Read More »Battle Over Fuel Economy Standards Begins
Congress will take up the issue of fuel economy today, specifically whether new standards need to be relaxed a bit. Here’s Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.
Read More »Evenflo Booster Seat Recall
A recall has been announced for Evenflo booster seats. Nearly 3,000 combination booster seats are being recalled because children have been able to loosen its harness. If that harness is loose, the risk of injury is greatly increased in the case of an accident. The recall covers certain Evolve 3-in-1 …
Read More »State House Passes Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
Legislation outlining rules and regulations for the testing of autonomous vehicles in Michigan was amended and passed Tuesday by a state House committee. Dave Biswas is from Senator Mike Kowall’s office. The bills, aimed at making Michigan a research center for autonomous vehicle testing, now move to the full House.
Read More »Ballots Being Printed For Upcoming Election
Michigan election officials are getting to work printing the statewide ballot for the November election. As Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports, many of them will be used for absentee voting. While other states have multiple days of voting, efforts to do that in Michigan have consistently failed.
Read More »Many Motorists Waste Money On Premium Gas
New research from AAA Michigan finds that there is no benefit to using premium gas in your vehicle when it’s not required by the manufacturer. The auto club says that American drivers wasted $2.1 billion dollars last year on high-grade gas in vehicles that were designed to run on regular fuel. …
Read More »Homelessness Drops in Michigan
A new report to be released this morning in Kalamazoo shows Michigan has had a significant reduction in homelessness. The information is expected to be discussed at the Ending Homelessness in Michigan Summit at the Radisson Plaza Hotel. As part of a six-percent drop in homelessness, researchers say veteran homelessness …
Read More »Good Samaritan Bill Approved By State House
Anyone in Michigan could report overdoses without fear of being prosecuted for drugs, under legislation approved nearly unanimously Tuesday by the State House. The law would exempt people of any age from prosecution if they report an overdose from any illegal substance or require medical assistance themselves. Michigan law already protects …
Read More »House Considers Water Projects Bill
Now that the U.S. Senate has approved a $10-billion water projects bill, which includes $100-million for Flint, an aggressive push is underway to gain support in the House. Jason Scott reports.
Read More »Survey Shows Level Of Frustration Among Teachers
Survey results of Michigan teachers finds low moral, concerns over compensation, standardized testing and performance evaluations. Roughly 11,000 members of American Federation of Teachers-Michigan and the Michigan Education Association responded to the online questionnaire. Steven Cook is President of the MEA. About 80-percent of respondents say they are under-compensated to …
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