Charlie Langton: A Gas Tax To Fix Our Roads?
Charlie Langton spoke with Rep. Rick Olson, R-Saline, about a plan to fix Michigan's roads: a gas tax hike. Can Michiganians afford another .09 cents per gallon?
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Charlie Langton spoke with Rep. Rick Olson, R-Saline, about a plan to fix Michigan's roads: a gas tax hike. Can Michiganians afford another .09 cents per gallon?
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State lawmakers this week will examine a plan to raise nearly $1.5 billion a year to fix Michigan's crumbling roads and bridges. But it would come at a price to drivers.
President Barack Obama is getting ready to deliver an election-year State of the Union address heavy on economic themes when he addresses a joint session of Congress and millions of television viewers.
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While Highland Park School officials were making their case against the state sending in an emergency financial manager, Governor Rick Snyder sent parents a letter telling them why Lansing should be involved.
A coalition fighting proposed changes to Michigan's auto insurance laws filed a lawsuit Monday seeking claims information from an association that handles medical bills for seriously injured accident victims.
President Obama will deliver a speech at the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor.
A Farmington Hills businessman is calling for the release of his nephew from Syria.
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Sunday, a flash mob of over 100 people gathered in front of Cobo Center to protest the Syrian government and human rights violations.
Newt Gingrich's victory in South Carolina changes the game, and Michigan's February 28 primary is looking increasingly important.
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"I'm going to do my job," Snyder said. "I'll do what I need to do to represent the citizens of Michigan."
State-appointed emergency managers say fiscal responsibility, not race, is behind Michigan's Public Act 4.
Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop on Wednesday afternoon and evening as a cold front moves through Southeast Michigan.
Parents piled in at Tuesday's Birmingham Public School board meeting to voice their concerns or support the new bell-to-bell cellphone ban.
Detroit rapper Eminem joined several others paying tribute to singer and actress Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
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CBS News Detroit is looking into the impact tariffs between the U.S. and Canada will have on Michigan wallets.
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.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
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Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Detroit rapper Eminem joined several others paying tribute to singer and actress Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
The Parade Company is preparing for the 100th America's Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Detroit, and this year's grand marshal is businessman Dan Gilbert.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
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The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
Max Clark hit his first home run at Comerica Park and five Tigers pitchers combined to allow one run as Detroit ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
CBS News Detroit is looking into the impact tariffs between the U.S. and Canada will have on Michigan wallets.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
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Providers, students, clients and community members gathered outside the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters to urge the organization to pursue solutions that preserve access to care.
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
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Detroit's new professional women's hockey team welcomed its star player to Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, officially introducing Hilary Knight.
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The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
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Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
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Deputies searched Tuesday for a missing boater in White Lake Township. Severe weather is possible in Metro Detroit during Wednesday afternoon and evening. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Happy Hump Day family! Partly Sunny and humid today with a high around 83. Scattered thunderstorms are forecast this late afternoon and evening ahead of a cold front arriving from the west. The potential exists for isolated severe thunderstorms, with damaging wind the main threat. Large hail and a tornado cannot be ruled out. Much of the area is in a Marginal Risk (1 of 5) for severe weather with areas south of I-96 designated in a Slight Risk (2 of 5).
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Country music icon Dolly Parton is being remembered across the country with flowers, notes, pink lights and even flags at half-staff. CBS News shares the scenes.