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Wind tech. research grants approved

The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved two grants totaling about $1.7 million for studying the development of offshore wind technologies in the state.

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    Wind tech. research grants approved

    The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved two grants totaling about $1.7 million for studying the development of offshore wind technologies in the

    US commits $78m to fight Asian carp

    The Obama administration says it will spend $78.5 million to halt the giant Asian carp, which officials fear could spread and possibly endanger the Great Lakes

    Gov. race underway with Super Bowl ad

    Polls show voters don't know much about GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder, but if they watch the Super Bowl, they'll know he's a nerd.

    Virg Bernero enters MI governor's race

    Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero said Monday as he kicked off his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor.

    Officials: MI kids need 2nd H1N1 shot

    State health officials say thousands of Michigan children are overdue for the second of two vaccine doses required to ward off the H1N1 virus.

    Sex registry ruling for homeless

    Homeless sex criminals don’t have to comply with Michigan’s Sex Offender Registry Act, according to a ruling from the Michigan Court of Appeals.

    Mich renews push to close Chicago locks

    Michigan wants the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider its refusal to close Chicago-area shipping locks in hopes of keeping Asian carp out of the Great Lakes.

    State of State: Can Promise be kept?

    Among the hundreds who came to the Capitol on Wednesday to protest the State of the State address and government in general were college students.

    Granholm:creating employers equals jobs

    Gov. Jennifer Granholm says she wants to make it easier for entrepreneurs to access support to help them start or grow their business in Michigan.

    Gov focuses on jobs in final SoS speech

    An energized Gov. Jennifer Granholm rolled out proposals Wednesday to encourage entrepreneurs, restore a popular college scholarship and trim the state work

    Protesters mark Granholm's final SoS

    They were different in size, different in mix, different in scope. But the message from the many groups gathered on the state Capitol steps was of the same

    'Mighty Mac' stamp released

    Postal customers across the country soon will get a seagull's-eye view of one of Michigan's most famous landmarks.

    Granholm's final 'State' speech tonight

    Gov. Jennifer Granholm will call for shrinking the cost of government in her final State of the State address, but any talk of tax increases won't occur for

    State to expand Pure Michigan campaign

    In an effort to get people to enjoy living in Michigan as well as visiting, the state's popular "Pure Michigan" advertising campaign will expand.

    Is Michigan reform possible in 2010?

    Watch the video to hear from 24 Hour News 8 political reporter Rick Albin.

    Obama seeks $300M to clean Great Lakes

    President Obama's newly released budget requests $300 million to continue an environmental restoration program for the Great Lakes.