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Democrats postpone crucial vote on auto bailout

Democrats postpone crucial vote on auto bailout

Democratic leaders in Congress sidetracked legislation to bail out the auto industry Thursday and demanded the Big 3 develop a plan assuring the money would make them economically viable.

Compromise reached on $25 billion auto bailout

Compromise reached on $25 billion auto bailout

Key senators reached a compromise today on a $25-billion bailout of Detroit's automakers, but questions remained as to whether there were enough votes or time to pass the bill today.

Michigan Unemployment 9.3%

Michigan Unemployment 9.3%

Michigan's unemployment rate is at its highest level in more than 15 years.

Legal marijuana poses pot puzzle

Legal marijuana poses pot puzzle

Growing plants for medical purposes will be legal - but having seeds won't

Group: Michigan drivers should pay $12 more a month

Group: Michigan drivers should pay $12 more a month

A road builders' group wants Michigan drivers to pay $12 more a month in gas taxes and vehicle registration fees to improve the transportation system.

Michigan Oct. unemployment rate surges to 9.3%

Michigan Oct. unemployment rate surges to 9.3%

Michigan's October unemployment rate surged to 9.3 percent, its highest rate since July 1992.

Michigan leaders try to convince lawmakers to help the auto industry

Michigan leaders try to convince lawmakers to help the auto industry

Some Michigan City Managers and Mayors spent Tuesday on Capitol Hill trying to convince lawmakers to lend the auto industry a lifeline. 

Macomb County to cut up to 250 jobs to offset deficit

Macomb County to cut up to 250 jobs to offset deficit

Macomb County commissioners decided today to lay off up to 10% of the county's workforce - or 250 employees -by next month to offset a daunting $20.8 million deficit for next year.

GRPD looking to recruit new officers

GRPD looking to recruit new officers

Posters, signs, and the internet are just a few of tools the Grand Rapids Police Department is using to recruit new officers to the force.

Christmas tree harvest tied to Michigan economy

Christmas tree harvest tied to Michigan economy

In a few weeks, people all over West Michigan will be decorating their Christmas trees. So tree farmers are working around the clock to get those same trees harvested.  

AAA predicts decline in holiday travel

AAA predicts decline in holiday travel

AAA says travel over the Thanksgiving holiday will drop for the first time in six years due to the economic slowdown and fewer flights.

Parents of kids in foster care seek changes

Parents of kids in foster care seek changes

Task force hears ideas for families

Archer to discuss race for governor on Thursday

Archer to discuss race for governor on Thursday

Former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer, believed to be considering a gubernatorial candidacy in 2010, is scheduled to discuss his intentions Thursday morning at the Detroit Regional Chamber's office.

Groups want stronger control of Great Lakes water

Groups want stronger control of Great Lakes water

A coalition of environmental groups wants to amend a recently enacted compact to prevent shipment of Great Lakes water outside the region.

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