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Michigan regional unemployment rates up all over

Michigan regional unemployment rates up all over

Regional unemployment rates increased in 16 of Michigan's 17 major labor markets in November, including metro Grand Rapids, Holland and Muskegon.

State starts deciding medical marijuana rules

State starts deciding medical marijuana rules

The Michigan Department of Community Health began discussions today on how to regulate medical marijuana.

Expert: Auto industry survivors will be stronger

Expert: Auto industry survivors will be stronger

West Michigan auto suppliers are struggling to survive as the industry tries to recover.

State withholds almost $30 million to Detroit

State withholds almost $30 million to Detroit

The state withheld $29.7 million of the December revenue sharing payment to the City of Detroit because of the city's continued delays in submitting its required annual audit.

Michigan native to replace Maida as archbishop of Detroit area

Michigan native to replace Maida as archbishop of Detroit area

In emotional remarks, the newly appointed spiritual leader of the region's 1.4 million Catholics said that addressing metro Detroit's economic challenges will be a major challenge for the Archdiocese of Detroit.

UPDATED Car Sales: Ford Down 32%, Chrysler Down More than 50% in December

UPDATED Car Sales: Ford Down 32%, Chrysler Down More than 50% in December

NEW YORK - Ford Motor, Toyota Motor and Chrysler all reported December sales declines in the United States of more than 30 percent Monday, capping the industry's worst year since 1992.

Economy hinders job search for Mich. ex-lawmakers

Economy hinders job search for Mich. ex-lawmakers

Forty-four members of the Michigan House have left office because of the state's term limits law.

Chrysler says it's received $4B bridge loan

Chrysler says it's received $4B bridge loan

Chrysler's chief says the automaker has received an initial $4 billion loan from the U.S. Treasury Department.

UPDATE: U.S. appeals court pulls ruling on mirror ornaments

UPDATE: U.S. appeals court pulls ruling on mirror ornaments

In an unusual move, a federal appeals court has withdrawn a decision that struck down a Michigan law aimed at restricting what can hang on rearview mirrors.

Mich. pays $16M to settle suit over highway land

Mich. pays $16M to settle suit over highway land

Michigan has agreed to pay a developer $16 million after seizing land for a highway project in suburban Detroit.

Auto industry girds for chilling Dec. sales report

Auto industry girds for chilling Dec. sales report

The good news for the auto industry last month came when General Motors and Chrysler got their federal bailout.

Michigan delays tattoo parlor license requirement

Michigan delays tattoo parlor license requirement

Michigan's tattoo and body art parlors may have another six months or so before they're required to get a state license.

Mich. governor orders U.S. flags at half-staff

Mich. governor orders U.S. flags at half-staff

Gov. Jennifer Granholm has ordered that U.S. flags in Michigan be flown at half-staff Monday and Tuesday to honor soldiers who died in Iraq on Christmas Eve.

Mich. court upholds conviction despite felon juror

Mich. court upholds conviction despite felon juror

The Michigan Supreme Court has let stand a rape conviction that was challenged because a juror didn't disclose he had been convicted of a similar crime.

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