Will Same-Sex Marriage be a Boost to the Wedding Business?

Did the Supreme Court save the livelihoods of wedding workers?

Court Drops Weddings - Gay and Straight - In Budget Move

Michigan judge says that after the county lost its only other District Court judge, he doesn't have time to officiate at wedding ceremonies.

15-Cent Gas Tax Hike to Fix Roads Before Senate

Senate proposal to fix roads may have right mix of current and future revenue to win approval in the House of Representatives.

Important Voter Registration Deadline Fast Approaching

Local elections will be held in many jurisdictions on Aug. 4. Here's what you need to do to make sure you're registered to vote.

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Gay Marriage

U.S. Supreme Court decided one of the most contentious civil rights issues of modern times in consolidated cases from four states.

Watchdog: Detroit Metro Hot Spot for Medicare Drug Fraud

In one local case, 93 percent of a pharmacy’s beneficiaries were prescribed commonly abused opioids, report shows.

'God Loves Gays' Campaign Shares Billboard Space with Anti-Gay Group

The God Loves Gays billboard is competing for the attention of passersby with another billboard claiming homosexuality is a choice.

'Clever' Bills Would Require Clergy to Bless All Marriages

With Supreme Court ruling potentially legalizing gay marriage in all 50 states days away, lawmaker wants government out of the equation.

Lawmaker: Hold Schools Teaching Gay is OK Liable for STDs

Rep. Gary Glenn, longtime gay rights opponent and co-author of Michigan’s gay marriage ban, featured in religious liberty film.

16 in Metro Arrested in Largest-Ever Medicare Fraud Sweep

Health-care providers in six states, including 16 in metro Detroit, arrested in $712 million fraud and kickback scheme.

New Road Projects Added in Oakland County

Several new projects have been added to the construction schedule and could cause delays.

Michigan Voters: No One for President in 2016

“Dynasty factors” hurting Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton, whose favorable ratings run from “bad to terrible” among Michigan voters.

City Council Decides Contentious Fireworks Curfew Proposal

Detroit Police Chief James Craig proposed curfews for youths for four days of fireworks and related celebrations.

Poll: Legalize Pot and Same-Sex Marriage

Likely voters support legalizing marijuana for adult recreational use; support for gay marriage relatively unchanged.

Powdered Alcohol Ban Up for Debate This Week

National poll shows majority of adults favor banning Palcohol, but creator says concerns of underage drinking are overblown.

Historic Water Deal Means Higher Rates for Suburbs

Macomb County casts dissenting vote in deal, which Oakland County exec calls a monopoly, but the best deal possible under circumstances.

Critics Bash Snyder for Signing Religious Objection Adoption Bills

The bills were passed hastily by the Senate Wednesday, then approved again in the House of Representative Thursday.

Petitions to Legalize Pot in Michigan Ready for Signatures

Two petitions approved by a state board, and backers will now begin gathering the 253,000 signatures needed to send issue to Legislature.

Religious Objection Adoption Bills Pass Senate

Bills go back to House after Senate amendment requires faith-based adoption agencies turning away prospective parents to provide referrals.

News You Need: Oakland County Road Construction Update

Several ongoing road construction projects could cause traffic delays through June 17.

Vote Could Mean It's a Wrap for Michigan Film Office

Senate committee votes to end both the incentive program and the Michigan Film Office in 2017.

Ex-Tiger's On-and-Off Rape Trial On Again

No plea bargain on the table for free agent Evan Reed, who allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted a woman in 2014.

Sex Toy at Center of Michigan Civil Forfeiture Debate

“We have to fix this,” legislator says of law allowing police to keep assets seized in drug raids – even when charges are tossed out.

Ted Cruz Trots Out Old Biden Joke, Apologizes as Veep Mourns Son

The Tea Party favorite apologizes for his "mistake" after old joke about Vice President Joe Biden, mourning oldest son's death, falls flat.

State Senate Approves $38.7B Operating Budget

The budget now goes on to the House, which will send the Senate its $15.8B educational budget.

Summer Gas Rules Take Effect Monday

Summer-formula gasoline stops more than 28 tons of smog-causing compounds from entering the atmosphere each day.

Congresswoman Offers Locker-Room Assessment of Roads

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell used off-color euphemism to describe what she thinks is a Michigan lawmakers’ lack of fortitude on road crisis.

Activists: Plug Straits of Mackinac Pipeline Before Catastrophe

Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 a “disaster just waiting to happen,” says engineer and activist who fears Great Lakes oil spill.

Data Sold By Classmates or FTD? You Could Get a Refund

Classmates Inc. and FTD have agreed to an $11 million settlement in "data pass" case; consumers in 21 states could be compensated.

Want to Save a Lighthouse? Here's Your Chance

Federal government wants to transfer stewardship of 6 lighthouses – 3 of them in Michigan – to local governments and preservation groups.

First Lady Takes on Campus Sexual Assaults

"I don’t know what these women are supposed to do," Sue Snyder says, calling for uniformity in policies on campus sexual assault reports.

Road Construction Takes the Memorial Day Holiday, Too

Moving heavy earth-moving and other large contractor equipment also affected by Road Commission for Oakland County order.

Lawmaker Wants Michigan Pot Smokers to Fix Roads

State legislator: Legalizing and taxing marijuana would build ongoing, sustainable pot of money to finally fix Michigan’s crumbling roads.

Several New Road Projects Added in Oakland County Could Cause Delays

Here's what road construction projects could mean for your daily commute or Memorial Day Weekend travel plans.

Road Construction Alert: 16 Projects Could Complicate White Lake-Highland Commute

Some projects done soon, others have fall completion dates and one – where a under-the-road culvert collapsed – is ongoing indefinitely.

Bills Would Require Background Screening Before Pet Adoptions

Bills requiring shelters to deny adoptions to people convicted of animal abuse within past five years move to full Michigan House.

Abolitionist Harriet Tubman Wins Popular Vote to Be Face of $20 Bill

Former slave and Underground Railroad leader will be proposed by Women On 20s to replace Andrew Jackson on the currency.

Lawmaker Wants to Replace Flat Tax with Graduated Scale to Fix Roads

New poll suggests a majority of Michigan taxpayers would support change to graduated scale, but legislative hurdle is steep.

Security Level Heightened at Michigan's Sefridge, Other U.S. Military Bases

Amid concerns of ISIS attacks on U.S. soil, threat level raised to “Bravo” for the fifth time since 2001 terrorist attacks.

Oakland Community Lifts Pit Bull Ban

Supporters of a woman who said she was saved by her pit bull from serious injury in a domestic assault appeal to city council.