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Michigan Bill Would Lower Drunken-Driving Limit to 0.05

03/21/2019 01:47 PM

Newly introduced legislation would make Michigan the second state to lower its drunken-driving limit to a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.05 percent. Utah was the first.

Michigan Jobless Rate Unchanged for 5th Month

Grant to Help UP Tribe Boost Environmental Reporting

2 Die in Central UP Snowmobile Crash

Michigan House OKs Subjecting Lawmakers, Governor to Record Requests

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Registration Required for Selling Non-Native Aquatic Species in Mich.

Starting Thursday, state registration will be required for pet shops, nurseries and other businesses or individuals selling live, non-native aquatic species in Michigan.

Man Accused of Killing, Dismembering Woman Appears in Court

A South Dakota man accused of killing his girlfriend and dumping her dismembered body into an Upper Peninsula river has made his first court appearance. Prosecutors say Stephen Falkenberg killed Tamara LaFramboise in South Dakota and drove her body to Michigan.

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Moose Population in Western Upper Peninsula Estimated at 509

An aerial survey photo shows moose south of Lake Michigamme in the western Upper Peninsula.

Men Sought in Boy's Kidnapping Arrested on Icy Lake Superior

Ice Fishing House Removal Deadlines Approaching

The deadline for removing ice fishing houses is coming up and the DNR is reminding people that current weather conditions will complicate the process.

5 Governors Oppose Trump Plan to Cut Great Lakes Spending

Governors of five states oppose President Donald Trump's call for a 90 percent spending cut for a Great Lakes cleanup program. The group includes four Democrats and one Republican.

New Soo Lock Funding Included in Trump's Budget Proposal

President Trump's recently announced 2020 budget includes money for the new Soo Lock, despite having slashed funding for the Great Lakes Restoration project.

Funding for the New Soo Lock was included in President Trump's 2020 national budget.

Medical Parole Bills Approved by Michigan House

Bills advancing in Michigan's Legislature would make 20 to 30 more prisoners eligible to be paroled for medical reasons.

Michigan House OKs $10 Million to Compensate Exonerees

Legislation advancing in Michigan would allocate $10 million to compensate people wrongly incarcerated in state prisons.

The tunnel for oil pipelines will be built under the Straits of Mackinac.

Judge Says Panel Had Authority to Complete Pipeline Tunnel Deal

Whitmer Appointees are Confirmed after 60-Day Window Passes

Mich. Sec. of State Wants Election Changes after Approval of Voting Law

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's proposal to significantly increase fuel taxes to fix the roads is paired with another politically difficult plan - overhauling how Michigan distributes $2.1 billion in net new revenue.�

Whitmer Proposes New Way to Divvy up Money for Roadwork

Trump Budget Cuts Great Lakes Cleanup Fund by 90 Pct.

Michigan Jobless Rate Unchanged at 4.0 Percent in January

The federal government plans to remove gray wolf protections.

Federal Government Plans to Lift Protections for Gray Wolves

Michigan's governor is proposing an increase in the state gas tax from 26 to 71 cents per gallon.

Michigan Governor Defends Proposed Gas Tax Increase

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing changes to Michigan's tax code.

Whitmer Proposes Changes to Michigan Tax Code

Whitmer Proposes Big Boost in Preschool Funding

Gov. Whitmer's Budget at a Glance

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to propose a $507 million increase in K-12 classroom spending in her first budget.

Whitmer to Propose $507M Boost in K-12 Spending

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Republicans Reject Evers' Capital Budget

Republicans on the Wisconsin Building Commission are refusing to endorse Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' plan for $2.5 billion worth of construction projects across the state.

Assembly Committee Votes to Lift Elk Hunt Limits

Renovations for Ashland's New Day Advocacy Center Nearly Complete

Apostle Islands Ice Caves Not Officially Opening

The Apostle Islands ice caves will officially not open this season due to recent rain and warmer temperatures.

Smart Offers Advice to Wisconsin Town on Teen's Kidnapping

Kidnapping victim Elizabeth Smart says it's OK for residents to

Shopko to Close All Remaining Stores

Michigan Bill Would Lower Drunken-Driving Limit to 0.05

Newly introduced legislation would make Michigan the second state to lower its drunken-driving limit to a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.05 percent. Utah was the first.

Michigan Jobless Rate Unchanged for 5th Month

Grant to Help UP Tribe Boost Environmental Reporting

2 Die in Central UP Snowmobile Crash

Michigan House OKs Subjecting Lawmakers, Governor to Record Requests

Registration Required for Selling Non-Native Aquatic Species in Mich.

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