House Speaker: Right-To-Work Legislation Not Rushed
House Speaker Jase Bolger.is refuting claims that controversial right-to-work legislation is being rushed through the Michigan legislature.
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House Speaker Jase Bolger.is refuting claims that controversial right-to-work legislation is being rushed through the Michigan legislature.
Michigan is just days away from becoming the nation's 25th right-to-work state -- now that a set of controversial bills have passed their first hurdles in the Republican controlled legislature.
The Michigan Democratic Party called Thursday "a sad day in Michigan history" after State Police used pepper spray to subdue right-to work-protesters trying to rush the state Senate.
President Barack Obama has repeated his opposition to right-to-work laws as the Republican-controlled Michigan Legislature moved toward adopting the union-curbing measure.
Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon says he's considering a run for Detroit mayor in 2013.
The Republican-led Michigan House followed the Senate in approving a proposal to end Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's tax-exempt status and transform it from a charitable trust to customer-owned nonprofit.
A throng of angry union activists massed on the sidewalk outside Rick Snyder's office and in the Capitol following a news conference during which the governor voiced his support for so-called "right-to-work" legislation.
State legislators met with school officials in Lansing to discuss budget issues and divert the idea of emergency financial managers.
A GOP-led state House panel approved a proposed replacement Thursday for an emergency manager law rejected by Michigan voters, despite concerns of critics who argued the process was rushed and the legislation subverts the will of the electorate.
Less than 24 hours after Gov. Rick Snyder put the "right to work" issue back on the table, it's been a volatile day in Lansing.
Just a day after being introduced, a proposal presented by the Ilitch organization for a new downtown entertainment complex, including an arena for the Red Wings, has gained Michigan Senate approval.
Detroit's budget deficit exceeds $200 million and Michigan treasurer Andy Dillion says the city's finances are eroding quicker than expected.
There's a push in Lansing to keep young drivers off the phone when they're behind the wheel.
A closed-door meeting between Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and Republican legislative leaders failed to produce a clear direction on whether to introduce right-to-work legislation limiting unions' ability to collect fees from non-union workers.
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A week after two teens were seriously injured in a collision in Bloomfield Township, officials on Monday passed a six-month ban on electric bikes and scooters on the sidewalk.
A community in Monroe County, Michigan, has ended its agreement with Flock cameras after county officials voted in favor of a resolution to halt funding for the service.
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A man was injured, and another person is in custody after a shooting at a stadium in Pontiac, Michigan, on Sunday, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
A 79-year-old man is accused of threatening to kill four Muslim men outside the Troy Public Library.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
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Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
The case stems from a Cronobacter bacterial contamination at one of Abbott Laboratories' Michigan plants.
Amazon says it has decided to suspend its operations with 21 Air after one of the carrier's planes overshot a runway in Miami, killing five people.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said that there are "a lot of real risks" in artificial intelligence.
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Over the last six years or so, the DNR has been installing these viewers at different parks across Michigan, basically one by one.
The presence of ricin in a substance linked to an apartment complex in Hastings, Michigan, has been confirmed, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department said Saturday, two days after a potential exposure to the poison was reported.
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Health officials say ricin is a natural poison that comes from the beans of the castor plant or oil. It is harmful if swallowed, injected or breathed in.
Oakland County Health Division is encouraging residents to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile and eastern equine encephalitis viruses.
Justin Verlander is making progress toward potentially pitching one more time in the last year of his playing career.
Jackson Jobe struck out eight a career-high over 6 1/3 innings while pitching into the seventh inning for the first time, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 8-1 to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to four.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
The Detroit Lions prevailed over the New Orleans Saints 31-30 in an overtime thriller at Ford Field on Sunday in Week 1 of the 2026 regular season.
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Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
A hiker who had been missing since Sept. 5 from Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior in Michigan was found a week later, the National Park Service said Saturday afternoon.
A woman is facing multiple charges in connection with a human trafficking case in Madison Heights, Michigan.
A 60-year-old Hazel Park man was fatally stabbed at his home following an argument with a guest over how chicken was to be cooked, police say.
Several rounds of rain are possible through the middle of the week.
The Board of Trustees in Bloomfield Township has voted in favor of a ban on e-bikes after 2 teens were seriously injured in a crash.