A treasury and IBM dispute could cost Michigan over $1 billion plus interest after July 14 ruling.
Many observers think the issue is headed for a showdown before the U.S. Supreme Court – and there’s a surprising development in the GOP.
With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?
Fracking, the process used to force oil and natural gas out from deep underground, is the subject of a town hall meeting Tuesday, March 11, in Rochester Hills.
The relationship between Oakland County and Hai’an, China, officials has dveloped over the past two years.
So, what should you do if you encounter an axle-breaking pothole? You may be eligible for compensation from the state.
Clawson voters went to the polls Tuesday to decide a $9.9 million bond issue to finance various district improvements.
District officials say approval of the bond issue to finance various school remodeling and improvement projects.
Ronnie Duke of Fenton was arrested Monday in Saline, eight months after he allegedly skipped bail on a loan fraud conviction.
The “dean of the House,” U.S. Rep. John Dingell touched landmark legislation during his more than 58 years in Congress, but decried "small-minded miserable behavior" during government shutdown.
Josie Maisano, who lost her unemployment benefits last month, is headed to Washington, D.C. as the guest of U.S. Rep. Sander Levin, D-Royal Oak.
U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg says Affordable Healthcare Act is “harmful” and should be replaced with patient-centered solutions.
Plus other companion animal protection bills the Michigan Legislature is currently considering.
The overtime hours mounted up along with the snow, costing the Road Commission of Oakland County nearly $3 million – money that won't be available for road repairs.
Contract approved by state panel Michigan Lottery players to enjoy their favorite games online.
Residents face steep consequences for not abiding by declared snow emergencies.
2014 is an election year and that may mean contentious issues won't come up until after Nov. 4.
Thousands of Michiganders spent up to a week without power after a catastrophic ice storm. The state’s Public Service Commission wants to make sure the state’s two major utilities did all they could.
We asked what you think about Gov. Rick Snyder's job performance, and you didn't hold back with thought-provoking comments on unions, jobs, education and other issues facing Michigan.
Senate approval is likely, but it’s unclear whether House will consider extending the emergency benefits, which pumped $1 billion into Michigan economy in 2013.
The governor says Michiganders “can be neither complacent nor content” in efforts to reinvent the state. How do you think he’s doing and what should leaders focus on in 2014?
In an impassioned plea, Senate Majority Leader Gretchen Whitmer disclosed she was raped 20 years ago, but "can’t even begin to imagine now having to think about the same thing happening to my own daughters" in Michigan's anti-abortion climate.
A security breach was detected in September, and state officials are just now being notified. They’re not happy.
Licenses and plates that expire on a day when state offices are closed, such as a holiday or weekend, can be renewed the following day without penalty.
Gas stations, convenience stores operating overnight would be required to hire extra help or install surveillance cameras to prevent crimes like the alleged abduction of Jessica Heeringa last April.
The special plates would raise funds breast and cervical cancer research.
The Detroit News reports county officials believe the financially troubled city is trying to 'cash in' on its water system.
The State and Visa resolved issues that had previously prevented Visa from being accepted at the counter.
Is unemployment pay an entitlement for workers dismissed for using medical pot, or should businesses be protected against claims “for all persons involuntarily unemployed”?
A petition drive launched this week would leave hunting decisions with the state's Natural Resources Commission.
A state representative has gathered 12 co-sponsors in his effort to rescind the ban on smoking at outdoor restaurant patios and sidewalk cafés. What do you think?
Lawmakers could approve a bill that requires women to purchase separate insurance for abortion coverage.
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling expected next summer could change long-standing traditions in Berkley, Royal Oak and Clawson. In Huntington Woods, though, prayer at public meetings is a non-starter.
What’s your vision for Michigan’s future? Share it in a Community Conversations event on Nov. 19.
Oakland County is recruiting current county employees who are veterans to assist the interns, by mentoring them, and providing further assistance in their transition from the military.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
Vote proves Royal Oak got it right on Election Day, says One Royal Oak organizer.
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