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Yesterday at 5:45 PM  Prospective college students are going to pay more for the most commonly talked about subsidized loan. Loan applications starting after July, 1st are going to have that doubled rate. Despite the upward trend students are still seeing the value in their education.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The Michigan House has voted to make hundreds of thousands of adults eligible for Medicaid.  Gov. Rick Snyder is pushing hard to expand government-funded health insurance to more low-income adults and is hopeful the Senate will act before breaking for the summer in a week.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Michigan Legislature has approved changes to the state's fireworks law, including giving local governments power to restrict their use.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Former police officer says Santa Monica gunman had been mentally evaluated

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Michigan lawmakers want to expand the collection of DNA to include those arrested on suspicion of a felony.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Small winemakers could offer tastings and sell their wine at farmers markets around Michigan under legislation nearing final approval in Lansing.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The bill was proposed after Detroit's emergency manager said the DIA's collection could face sale if Detroit seeks bankruptcy protection.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  It's the City of Burton's turn to figure out how to balance the books, faced with rising legacy and pension costs, and officials are considering raising taxes to do it.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  House Speaker Boehner predicts Congress can pass sweeping immigration legislation this year

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  A wolf hunt has already been scheduled for this fall.

Monday, June 10, 2013  "I just simply got in his way," recalls the survivor. "And he needed to kill me. That was it."

Monday, June 10, 2013  New legislation would give college graduates an income tax credit for their student loans if they stay in Michigan after graduation.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  "We saw a woman get shot in the head," a witness said. "I haven't been able to stop shaking."

Friday, June 07, 2013  Arizona sheriff who led way for local police in immigration enforcement reconsiders crackdowns

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Chicago authorities are now investigating.