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State officials say Michigan residents who heat their homes with propane should lock in prices now instead of waiting until it gets cold. Executive Director Valerie Brader of the Michigan Agency for Energy says signing contracts early can produce significant savings for customers. About eight percent of Michigan households use …

Attacks on any member of the gay community would be classified as a hate crime under legislation which has gained a new GOP co-sponsor. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports.

The next few months could be a great for home buyers. Realcomp’s Karen Kage says the home market is less “congested” once kids go back to school. She has some advice for getting a jump on the competition: If you’re thinking about selling, Kage says prices are rising and homes are …

Now that the top of the GOP ticket is taking shape, analysts are looking at companies that might benefit from a Trump-Pence administration. More from Business Editor Murray Feldman.

Summer barbecues are fun, but eating the wrong foods can trigger heartburn or acid reflux in some people. Here’s Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites with more.

Ford is investing in a company which creates maps for self driving cars. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says Ford and other major car-makers have been actively investing in technology firms.

How happy are you at work? A new survey from Monster.com puts Michigan at the top of the list of Top Ten states with workers who are unhappy. Sandra McNeill reports.