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CADILLAC — A plan for statewide passenger rail service that had been put on hiatus by the COVID-19 pandemic is back on track thanks to an infusion of federal funding.

Michigan won’t be reinvented in a day. Or a dog year. But as Gov. Rick Snyder concludes his first (human) year in office, the general course he defined as a candidate is coming into view as legislative markers are set. Eight years of partisan division and economic decline prompted public interest groups such as The Center for Michigan and Business Leaders of Michigan to call for fundamental change in how Michigan compensates its employees, taxes its businesses and residents, and spends the tax...

Patrons at Michigan bars and restaurants may soon see self-serving wine, beer or cocktail taps thanks to Senate Bill 656, which amends the Michigan Liquor Control Code to allow tabletop and wall-mounted tabs to be installed at licensed establishments.

This is the time of year in Michigan when families head Up North to experience the wonders of Northern Michigan.

Gov. Whitmer will likely veto the measures, the latest legislative efforts to regulate anything related to abortion in Michigan.

For the third time in five years, Michigan legislators have agreed on a package of grants that includes millions to help develop a commercial and residential project by a private real estate company tied to Robert Schostak, the former state GOP chairman.

The roughly $77 billion plan includes a $54.8 billion for state departments as well as a combined $22.1 billion for school aid, community colleges, and public universities.

The Michigan Legislature has adjourned until July 20 after passing scores of bills deep into the night of June 30/July 1. Roll call tallies for all those votes have not

The roughly $77 billion plan includes a $54.8 billion for state departments as well as a combined $22.1 billion for school aid, community colleges and public universities.

Gov. Whitmer will likely veto the measures, the latest legislative efforts to regulate anything related to abortion in Michigan.