State News

Governor Rick Snyder has lost a key supporter in his effort to take money from cyber schools and re-direct it into public schools. The update from Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.

The governor wants extra school money for students at risk. But Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports some lawmakers also want the richer schools districts to have their share.

Not everyone is angry over state lawmakers failure to rollback the income tax rate. More from Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.

The Pure Michigan ad campaign is on one state lawmaker’s hit list. More from Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.

Legislation has been introduced to guarantee one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. One of the bills sponsors, Representative Stephanie Chang, says the bill would be a significant public health move. Chang hopes the bill will receive bipartisan support as it moves through the state House …

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Unlike a standard colonoscopy, a virtual colonoscopy doesn’t require sedation and it’s less expensive. Radiologist Mike Zalis says it’s also safer. As for it’s accuracy, he says it’s as good as the traditional test.

House Democrats are hoping to increase their power by aligning with 12 GOP lawmakers who bolted from the caucus last week by opposing an income tax rollback. Representative Fred Durhal calls this a political opportunity. Republicans say, however, the caucus remains united.

Attorney General Bill Schuette has joined a multi-state antitrust lawsuit against six generic drug companies that manufacture antibiotics, and an oral diabetes medication. The suit alleges that the companies engaged in an illegal scheme to reduce competition and manipulate prices, causing purchasers to pay artificially high prices for needed medications. …

Two organizations have come together for a fourth time in the attempt to create safer and healthier workplaces in Michigan. The Associated General Contractors of Michigan and MIOSHA have formed the alliance to protect the safety and health of members, as well as work with employers and management to improve …

February auto industry sales were improved due to strong demand for pickups and SUVs. With sales of over 50,000, the Chevrolet Silverado saw a jump of 17 percent over last February, while Ford sold almost 69,000 SUV’s – a record for February. However, Ford’s overall performance was down 4 percent …