Snyder, Lawmakers Reach Deal On Budget Framework
It is the fifth straight year the state will transfer general fund money to the road budget.
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It is the fifth straight year the state will transfer general fund money to the road budget.
That was positive news for Republican Gov. Rick Snyder and legislators, months after they had to address a $410 million shortfall in the current budget.
Gov. Rick Snyder announced plans Tuesday to "dramatically" restructure state government to help the poor enter society's mainstream ...
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A typical Michigan driver would initially pay roughly $4.60 more a month in state gasoline taxes under a gradual tax increase proposed to boost funding for road repairs.
A $600,000 federal grant has been given to Detroit to help the city develop a plan to revitalize its largest industrial corridor.
The economy, and voters' feelings about it, is sure to be a factor on Election Day Nov 4. Snyder hopes it's the determining factor.
Grand Valley State University economist Paul Isely says riverfront real estate development could make the effect even greater.
Allowing same-sex couples to wed in Michigan would provide a humongous boost to the state's economy, according to a recently published study.
Mayors and others fear that if Prop 1 fails, the Legislature will re-enact the tax cut without diverting replacement revenue to municipalities.
The deal calls for issuing a request for proposals from for-profit business collaborations between Michigan and Israeli companies.
Boaters have adapted to the "new economy," using smaller, more fuel-efficient boats to get out for a swim and some fun on the lake.
One grower said while the fruit looks to be in good shape, you still won't see local fruit at this year's National Cherry Festival.
Michigan is a little more than 30 percent closer to being a top ten state than it was five years ago, he says.
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Chrysler sales rise 11 percent. GM sales drop 1 percent. Ford sales fall 6 percent.
More than 700 Delta workers' jobs at Detroit Metro Airport could be on the chopping block.
Chrysler sales up 8 percent. Industry expected to be down 2 percent.
Expect steady, if unspectacular, growth in the American economy through 2018, according to a J.P. Morgan Chase economist at an Automation Alley event Thursday.
Gov. Snyder says the economy is first among the challenges facing the president.
Economists say job increases over the next two years will bring Michigan back to levels achieved just before the 2008-09 Great Recession.
The government shutdown is now over, but not everyone is jumping for joy.
With the U.S. staring down the barrel of a default deadline, an economist says an agreement on the budget may be too little, too late.
"The American people would get better government out of Monkey Island at the local zoo than we're giving them today."
The state will lose $18 million each day the shutdown continues, Budget Director John Nixon said. "This is just ridiculous."
Police in Westland, Michigan, say they are investigating a hit-and-run incident after a vehicle crashed into a building on Wednesday.
The $88.1 billion fiscal year 2027 budget includes a $13.6 billion general fund and $21.4 billion on school aid, officials said.
An emergency service company hired by the city of Troy, Michigan, last year has officially been answering 911 calls for a month now, and residents want a progress report.
Many students and community members claim that aside from the night the attack happened, they've received no updates from the university about the investigation.
Slotkin said she hopes that this is the end of the investigation, but noted that she is keeping other legal options, like future lawsuits.
The owner of the Ambassador Bridge met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hours before President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the New York Times reported.
Slotkin said she hopes that this is the end of the investigation, but noted that she is keeping other legal options, like future lawsuits.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
Wednesday was the first Michigan student count day where new rules prohibited financial incentives for students who attend class on the designated days.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
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The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
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Slotkin said she hopes that this is the end of the investigation, but noted that she is keeping other legal options, like future lawsuits.
Stellantis is telling owners of the affected vehicles not to drive them until a potentially dangerous air bag is replaced. See which models are affected.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
Surprise burst in hiring across the U.S. last month shows the labor market remains on solid ground.
The SAVE America Act would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Retired Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper is returning to the team, but not in uniform. Instead, he'll be on the sidelines as part of the coaching staff, sources told CBS News Detroit.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
The GameAbove Sports Bowl, which is hosted annually by Ford Field, will be canceled ahead of the 2026 season, the venue announced on Tuesday.
The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that they signed Justin Verlander, a 42-year-old free agent, to a one-year, $13 million deal.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
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Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
People in Taylor, Michigan, learned about a major construction project that will slow their drive in the next three years.
A storage lot near the Detroit Assembly Complex – Jefferson Stellantis plant was entered early Wednesday, with multiple vehicles believed to be stolen.
Warmer temperatures and some sunshine are on the way as we head into the weekend.
Police in Westland detained a person believed to be involved in a hit-and-run incident after a car crashed into a building.
An emergency service company hired by the city of Troy, Michigan, last year has officially been answering 911 calls for a month now, and residents want a progress report.