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Lawmaker proposes changes to Michigan fireworks law
David Moore
May 22, 2013 | WGVU State lawmakers are working against the clock to modify Michigan’s year-old fireworks law allowing consumers to buy previously illegal pyrotechnics. The changes include giving local governments more control on when people can shoot off these powerful explosives. WGVU’s David Moore reports
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Mosquito killer and repellent in demand
Patrick Center
May 22, 2013 | WGVU The recent mosquito explosion has created a run on mosquito killer and repellent. With outdoor graduation parties, weddings and the Memorial Day weekend ahead, you may want to consider some mosquito protection.
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Proposal to block insurance coverage for abortions
May 22, 2013 | AP Michigan's election board was expected to consider a petition form for a proposal that would prohibit Michigan health insurance plans for covering elective abortions unless individuals or businesses buy a supplemental policy.
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After complaints, Grand Rapids copter patrols are grounded
May 22, 2013 | AP State police say they're halting helicopter patrols over Grand Rapids after noise complaints.
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Holland, Michigan site of AMC show's premiere
May 22, 2013 | AP An AMC talent show reality series will premiere Thursday with an episode set in Holland, Mich.
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Financially troubled district recalls more workers
May 22, 2013 | AP The financially troubled Buena Vista Schools district is recalling more employees who were laid off when the district shut down for about two weeks.
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Man accused of lawmaker threats avoids trial
May 22, 2013 | AP A Flint man who authorities say threatened to kill three lawmakers from Michigan has been ruled incompetent to stand trial.
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New student safety hotline aims to stop school violence before it happens
May 21, 2013 | MPRN State officials say students need new and better ways to report threats of school violence. Today they announced plans to create a new anonymous tip-line that would include a mobile app for tech-savvy teens.
Jake Neher has more.
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Lansing budget deal has $ for roads, schools but delays some big decisions
May 21, 2013 | MPRN There’s a tentative budget deal between Governor Rick Snyder and the Legislature’s Republican leaders. It puts more money into savings, schools, and roads. But, as we hear from Rick Pluta, it also delays decisions on some of the governor’s priorities.
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Gov. Snyder, GOP lawmakers agree to budget targets
May 21, 2013 | AP Republican Gov. Rick Snyder and leaders of the GOP majority in the Legislature have reached a budget agreement for next fiscal year that puts Michigan's unexpected surplus toward funding roads and K-12 education.
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Ottawa County Patriots caught up in IRS "scandal"
Patrick Center
May 21, 2013 | WGVU An audit by the Treasury Department inspector general found that IRS employees singled out groups with names like "tea party" and "patriots" for special scrutiny that delayed their applications for tax exempt status. The Ottawa County Patriots say its been targeted, too.
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Top Michigan Senator: No Medicaid expansion in budget
May 21, 2013 | AP The leading Republican in the Michigan Senate says lawmakers and Republican Gov. Rick Snyder are nearing agreements on the state budget targets that will likely not include a proposed expansion of government health insurance for low-income adults.
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Commission suggests 3 pct raise for Michigan judges
May 21, 2013 | AP A commission has recommended that Michigan judges get a 3 percent pay increase.
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