The political disagreement over what action to take to prevent Asian Carp from entering Lake Michigan is at a standstill. The arguments among Great Lakes states are mostly about closing shipping locks and channels near Chicago and what...
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By Rick Pluta
Many of Michigan's union leaders meet today to try and unite the divided labor coalition behind a single candidate for governor. It will be a tough job.
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By Rick Pluta and Laura Weber, Michigan Public Radio Network
Some Democrats say voters may be willing to approve new taxes if they're convinced the...
Dozens of homeowners living near the Wexford County Landfill can continue with a lawsuit against the county for property damage. The landfill contaminated drinking...
It's common these days to hear people say our state and federal systems of governance are broken. Lansing can't balance a budget and the debate in Washington over healthcare is not what you'd call productive. But how much better do we do...
By Rick Pluta, Michigan Public Radio Network
A court-appointed monitor says Michigan has not made enough progress in fixing the state's foster care system, saying the state's not fully complying...
By Tom Carr
There was good news for change about jobs in the city of Cadillac last month: Four Winns Boats announced plans to expand.
Even though no major company shut its doors in...
By Bob Allen
A troubled waste treatment plant in Grand Traverse County is losing a major source of revenue.
For the last few years, the plant has been taking liquid waste from...
By Rick Pluta, Michigan Public Radio Network
Michigan has failed to make it to the final round in the competition for as much as half a billion dollars in school-reform funds. Lawmakers worked...
By Rick Pluta, Michigan Public Radio Network
The state Senate has approved funds to promote tourism in Michigan as the summer travel season approaches. The Senate action appears to rescue the "...
