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State: $483 million more than expected

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:45:56 GMT

Gov. Rick Snyder and lawmakers have hundreds of millions of dollars more than expected when working to finalize Michigan's next budget.

No hearing yet for breast density bill

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:04:24 GMT

One West Michigan woman has taken her quest to make sure women are aware of their breast's density to the state capitol.

Gov. signs bills for vets licenses, IDs

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:53:19 GMT

Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation to allow Michigan veterans to get a special designation on their driver's license or state ID card.

Mich. may get $382M more than expected

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:59:19 GMT

Michigan could get $382 million more in revenue than projected four months ago.

Mich. may get $542M more than expected

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:50:19 GMT

Michigan could take in $542 million more in revenue than projected 4 months ago.

Gov OKs bill that could allow wolf hunt

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:59:37 GMT

Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a bill that could lead to the first wolf hunting season in Michigan since the predator was placed on the endangered species list in 1974.

Election Day today

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:01:25 GMT

Tuesday is Election Day and 24 Hour News 8 is watching 46 issues across West Michigan.

Senate bill to fix tax fairness problem

Thu, 02 May 2013 23:06:41 GMT

The Michigan Senate Thursday easily passed a bill that would fix a state law Sen. Dave Hildenbrand said is "shameful."

More political fallout from sequester

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:54:10 GMT

When President Barack Obama was asked about the sequester on the 100th day of his second term, it opened up the long-standing argument between Republicans in Congress and the White House about spending, taxing and who has the best plan.

Rep. Rogers on global security issues

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:22:12 GMT

Michigan Republican Mike Rogers spoke with 24 Hour News 8's political reporter Rick Albin live during our 5 p.m. show.

Draft rule ends protections for wolves

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:25:11 GMT

Federal wildlife officials have drafted plans to lift protections for gray wolves across the Lower 48 states, which would end a decades-long effort that has restored the animals but only in parts of their historic range.

Delays at Ford because of FAA furloughs

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:18:26 GMT

Gerald R. Ford International Airport has seen delays as the sequester causes Federal Aviation Administration furloughs.

Fate of Snyder's roads plan unclear

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:36:18 GMT

Road repair in Michigan state is always a hot topic this time of year -- and this time, there is added emphasis from the Governor's Office. But so far, no one is doing much about it.

House, Senate, gov must agree on budget

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:39:06 GMT

Majority Republicans passed their version of a budget for the next fiscal year Wednesday, but the process of putting a budget in place is far from over.

Dingell decides against 2014 US run

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:38:38 GMT

Democratic national committeewoman Debbie Dingell says she has decided not to run for the U.S. Senate seat that opened up with Carl Levin's impending retirement.

No MI layoffs from federal budget cuts

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:29:47 GMT

The state of Michigan doesn't plan to lay off any of its 48,000 workers because of automatic federal spending cuts.

Security increased at the White House

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:33:39 GMT

The Secret Service expanded its security perimeter at the White House on Monday following the explosions at the Boston Marathon.

Lawmakers propose animal abuse registry

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:02:36 GMT

People convicted of animal abuse would be required to register with local law enforcement and prohibited from adopting animals under legislation recently introduced in the Michigan House.

Trade trip to Netherlands for Calley

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:50:47 GMT

Michigan Lt. Gov. Brian Calley is leading a delegation of state and local officials, business people and economic development experts on a six-day investment trip to the Netherlands.

Moms rally at Capitol for gun control

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:51:59 GMT

A group of moms rallied Saturday at the Michigan Capitol for gun-control measures.

US OKs MI permit for 2nd Canada bridge

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:39:13 GMT

The federal government has given its approval for construction -- a major step, given that Michigan and Canada have already entered into an agreement to do so.

MI lawmaker seeks to ban online Lottery

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:20:27 GMT

A Michigan lawmaker says he wants to prohibit the expansion of the Michigan lottery to online.

Bill increases MI min. wage to $10/hour

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:57:19 GMT

Democratic lawmakers have introduced more legislation to raise Michigan's minimum wage to $10 an hour over three years.

Snyder's Medicaid expansion rejected

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:24:34 GMT

Another committee in the Republican-led Michigan Legislature has rejected Republican Gov. Rick Snyder's proposed expansion of Medicaid eligibility to more state residents.

Medical groups: Reinstate helmet law

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:57:09 GMT

Members of Michigan's insurance and medical industries as well as some rider groups are calling on lawmakers and Gov. Rick Snyder to reinstate the state's mandatory motorcycle helmet law.

Lawmakers split over education spending

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:53:09 GMT

Majority Republicans in the Michigan Legislature are split over spending plans for K-12 schools, public universities and community colleges.

MI Dems: Cut taxes, boost K-12 funding

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:55:55 GMT

Minority Democrats in the Michigan House say pension income should no longer be taxed and other Republican-backed tax changes from 2011 should be repealed.

Barbara and Laura Bush speak in GR

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:44:40 GMT

Barbara and Laura Bush are scheduled to take part in a symposium on first ladies in Michigan.

Dispensary owner has lawmaker's support

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:08:34 GMT

A medical marijuana advocate facing felony charges after police raided his Grand Rapids dispensary is working with a representative to clarify Michigan's prescription pot law.

MI Sup. Ct. to consider Wyoming pot ban

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:58:02 GMT

The Michigan Supreme Court says it will consider the legality of a city's zoning ordinance that prohibits the use, manufacture or cultivation of medical marijuana.