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Thursday, February 07, 2013  Governor Rick Snyder has unveiled his $50 billion budget plan. In it, is a proposed increase to the gas tax to fix Michigan’s ailing roads.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Gov. Rick Snyder is asking Michigan lawmakers to raise the gas tax, expand Medicaid to more uninsured and put more money into early childhood education.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Gov. Rick Snyder is calling for additional state funding to put more Michigan State Police Troopers on the streets.

Monday, January 14, 2013  State prosecutors have filed charges against a Saginaw man who is accused of fraud in an investment scheme worth nearly $500,000.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a law that gives distressed communities the ability to choose an emergency manager or other remedies to fix their finances.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Ford is recalling more than 7,000 Escape SUVs to fix coolant leaks that can cause fires.

Saturday, April 28, 2012  In Holly, the Tri-County "Christmas in Action team helped build a better home for one couple. Hundreds of volunteers give up their time each year on the last Saturday in April, fixing homes for low-income seniors or handicapped elderly homeowners.

Saturday, April 07, 2012  Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 140,000 Focus compact cars because of a windshield wiper defect. Federal safety regulators say a seal in the wiper motor wiring could be missing from those vehicles.

Friday, April 06, 2012  At St. Andrew's Episcopal Church on the east side of Flint, Good Friday is used as a day to deliver a message of hope.

Saturday, February 25, 2012  Obama says no quick fixes to energy squeeze, derides GOP drilling plan as a gimmick

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  Vote on our poll to let us know how you feel about paying more for each of your vehicles to fix the roads.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011  Oil changes, tire pressure, engine care… the basic car maintenance things that often go unnoticed until your vehicle stops running correctly.

Monday, May 16, 2011  Due to a drafting oversight, local governments were not given the option to opt out of Sunday morning liquor sales.

Monday, April 11, 2011  MDOT has created a youtube video that lets drivers know how to report potholes in their areas.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  It’s going to be harder for some people to get a trip to the grocery store, school, or even doctor’s appointments with the Mass Transportation Authority's Your Ride service.