State News

A new 2-1-1 service is now available throughout Michigan to provide resources and assistance to residents in need of help with utilities and other problems such as water and landlord issues. That’s commissioner Norm Saari. The network connects people with information and resources assistance with utilities. 2-1-1 has been limited …

Additional charges in the Flint contaminated water crisis. Attorney General Bill Schuette has charged two former state appointed emergency managers, Darnell Earley and Gerald Ambrose, with multiple 20-year felonies. Schuette says they failed to protect the residents of Flint from health hazards caused by lead-tainted drinking water.  

Infrastructure improvements are needed in Michigan to deal with the emerging autonomous vehicle industry. Governor Rick Snyder says they’re already working on highways. Will self driving vehicles hurt the auto industry in Michigan? Snyder, says no. Snyder says you can save a lot of money if you use the roads …

As people celebrate the holidays, Todd Kuhlman with the Red Cross reminds everyone that there is always a shortage of blood donors this time of year, and the need is always there. Kuhlman with the Red Cross says everyone is welcome to give blood.  

Christmas and Chanukah arrive this weekend so there’s not much time left for holiday shopping. Some shoppers are already finding some gifts are hard to find. Walmart spokeswoman Molly Blakeman says toys are always a hit — especially one in particular. Blakeman says before you head to the store, call …

The new medical marijuana business laws signed by Governor Snyder go into effect today. In September, Governor Rick Snyder signed into law three public acts creating a new structure and regulations for businesses in the medical marijuana industry, including growing, selling, testing, processing and transporting legal medical marijuana. Entrepreneurs are …

Michigan’s electors have cast their 16 votes for Donald Trump. Protesters were in Lansing urging the electors to “”vote your conscience” and reject Trump. However, it was a fruitless effort because in Michigan, electors who don’t follow the state results from the general election are simply replaced. It’s the first …

Legislation to increase organ donations is headed to the governor’s desk. Known as Lauren’s Law, the bill would require individuals applying for or renewing a driver’s license to select whether or not they want to be added to the Michigan anatomical gift donor registry. State Senator John Proos of southwest …

A bill which would keep animals from getting adopted by convicted animal abusers is on its way to Governor Snyder’s desk. Here’s state Representative Paul Muxlow: The Brown City Republican says snimal shelters and animal control organizations would be required to check with the state prior to adopting-out an animal.

The Michigan Court of Appeals has reversed a circuit court ruling against Clio Area School District, allowing it to enact a district-wide gun ban. Jim Makowski represents Michigan Gun Owners Incorporated. The court found bans enacted by the Ann Arbor and Clio school districts don’t conflict with a state law which …