State News

Next time you visit the state capitol, you may see some significant changes on the outside of the building. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports millions of dollars have been spent to spruce up the Capitol.

The public will have a chance to chime in about Enbridge Energy’s plan to add supports to its pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac. The state Department of Environmental Quality will be take comments over the next 20 days. Enbridge’s application indicates the company plans to install support structures in …

The Michigan Office of the Great Lakes is giving financial support to 15 projects along the shoreline. Nearly one million dollars will be used by the organizations including the Alliance of the Great Lakes, City of St. Joseph, Harrison Township, Michigan Tech and the Michigan Boating Industries Association. Specific projects …

School funding will be discussed at today State Board of Education meeting. The board is expected to hear details of a finance study by a Colorado-based education policy consulting firm (Augenblick, Palaich and Associates) that says successful school districts have a total base expenditure of $8,677 per student and the …

It’s ‘back to school’ season, and Verizon is here with three free apps which could make the transition of getting back to the grind easier for students. The first is called “Cam-Scanner”. Steve Van Dinter with Verizon says the second app, “Easy Bib,” helps with finalizing bibliographies. While “My Homework Planner” …

Do you need to floss? Some study reviews have shed new light on the dental practice. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.

As a very important review begins on the feasibility of new fuel economy standards, the head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is encouraging those in the auto industry to speak up. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has the details.

If you’re trying to find a job in Michigan, MIvirtual Career Fair, will be held this Wednesday. Ken Silfven of the Michigan Talent Investment Agency says they expect employers in healthcare, I.T., and manufacturing. You can register at MItalent.org/virualcareerfair.

Flooding over a month ago has triggered Governor Rick Snyder to request federal funding to help in clean-up efforts in Gogebic County. Ann Heaton is with the governor’s office. Intense rain and a tornado left damage to several roads and a few culverts were washed-out.

The latest jobs report features a sign of confidence among employers. They added a healthy 255,000 jobs last month. Business editor Murray Feldman reports.