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The candidates for governor agree something needs to be done about Michigan's crumbling roads.In our recent conversation with MSU economist Charlie…
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Most state leaders agree that Michigan needs to fix its roads. But they’re still struggling with how to do that.In the meantime, local governments are…
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It is not exactly true that the Michigan Legislature can’t get anything done.For example, our lawmakers did pass a bill to allow a fur dealer to hold a…
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I think the low point in my faith in democracy came late this winter, soon after I had lost one tire to a pothole. I got home after nearly losing another…
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A proposal to greatly increase Michigan’s gas tax goes before a state Senate committee tomorrow.The proposal has already cleared the state House. Among…
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I have a confession to make. I really am not very interested in your sex life, and see no reason you should be interested in mine. However, I am very…
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There's all sorts of political news coming out of Lansing and Detroit this week, from the political fate of a long-time Michigan congressman, to a…
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While the debate over transportation funding continues this week in Lansing, a recent report finds most states are spending more to build new roads than…
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) - An income tax cut seemed inevitable just two months ago, as Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and Republican lawmakers offered up and even…
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It's spring, and hope springs eternal. Even the pothole pictured is reflecting on the possibilities. Granted, it's going to cool off in the week to come,…