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State Democrats need a candidate for attorney general in 2018, and they may have someone in mind. Lansing bureau chief Tim Skubick. NEW AG-MNN

State lawmakers will try again to rein in health care costs for retirees. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick has the latest on the debate. RETIREEHEALTHCARE-W-SKUBICK(MNN)

Increasing transparency – that’s what’s behind a public records proposal submitted by members of the Michigan House that would subject the governor and lawmakers to public records requests. The proposal is a bi-partisan effort. It’s the second attempt at such a measure, which has been spurred on by Flint’s water …

Betsy DeVos faces one final hurdle in her bid to become U.S. Education Secretary. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick says the confirmation process is being closely watched by one of her biggest supporters at the state capital. DEVOS-W-SKUBICK(

Sleep problems can lead to sex problems for some women. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has details of a new study. SLEEP&SEX-W-

January car and truck sales numbers will be out today. Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says early indications are the month will come in better than expected. SALESPREV2-D-GILBERT(MNN2-1-17) January sales were also helped by the the lack of exceptionally severe weather.

Several top figures in the state of Michigan have come forward indicating a wariness about efforts to restrict immigration. Among those are Governor Rick Snyder, Snyder’s economic development director, top management at Ford and General Motors, and the Michigan Farm Bureau. Word from many economic experts is that the president’s …

Mild weather caused a brief postponement for the International 500 snowmobile race in Sault Ste Marie, but officials says they are now ready to go. Crews had to work around the clock since the first event had to be rescheduled Monday night. Nearly 40 teams are competing from around the …

Reaction is coming in on the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Donald Trump. Congressman John Moolenaar, of Midland, says it looks like Judge Gorsuch is a solid nominee. Meanwhile, Congressman Dan Kildee, of Flint, has deep concerns with Judge Gorsuch’s record of prioritizing …

Much of the talk around the nation concerns the executive order restricting immigration from seven countries. How does Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow feel about it? STABENOW — 1 The president has stated that his soon-to-be announced choice to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court will please conservative Christians. Stabenow …