Category Archives: State News
SOG Report Shows Flaws in Health Professionals Investigations
LANSING, MI (WHTC) – A lack of M-Dot oversight on road and bridge construction projects statewide headlined last Friday's state Office of the Auditor General’s report. Somewhat overlooked ...
Feb 23, 2015
New Study Reveals Michigan's Status of Federal Road Funding.
Lansing (WHTC) – If there's one thing that Michiganders universally complain about, it's the condition of our roads. Potholes are constantly plaguing Michigan roads in the winter, and according ...
Feb 22, 2015
Michigan Republicans elect niece of Mitt Romney for State Party Chairman
LANSING, MI (WHTC) - Michigan Republicans decided to promote a member of Mitt Romney's family to head the state's party for the upcoming presidential elections next year. The Holland Sentinel reports ...
Feb 22, 2015
MIRS: MDOT "Slammed" in Audit
LANSING, MI (WHTC) – MIRS News is reporting that the state Department of Transportation "was slammed" in an Office of the Auditor General report for not properly monitoring warranties on road an...
Feb 20, 2015
Governor Signs First Bills of New Legislative Session
LANSING, MI (WHTC) – Governor Snyder made it official today, signing legislation designating March 8, 2016 as the Presidential Primary date for Michigan. Democrats are not expected to use that e...
Feb 20, 2015
MIRS: Romney McDaniel Favorite to be New State GOP Chair as Republicans Meet
LANSING, MI (WHTC) – In a survey of delegates and alternates to tomorrow's Michigan Republican Party convention in Lansing, MIRS News says that 68 percent are supporting Ronna Romney McDaniel to...
Feb 20, 2015
Legislature agrees on March 8, 2016 Michigan Presidential Primary date
LANSING, MI (WHTC) – The state Senate today concurred with two House bills and established March 8th as a 2016 Presidential Primary date in Michigan. The Upper Chamber last week endorsed March 1...
Feb 19, 2015
Holland-Area State Lawmaker Introduces SmartZone Expansion Bill
LANSING, MI (WHTC) – Hopeful of tying up a loose end from before she came to Lansing, freshman House Republican Daniela Garcia of Holland introduced legislation on Thursday that would establish ...
Feb 19, 2015
Two from Lakeshore Named by Governor to State Panels
LANSING, MI (WHTC) – Governor Snyder tabbed two women from the Lakeshore among eight commissions and boards appointments announced today. Brandi McBride of Hudsonville returns to the Veterans Tr...
Feb 19, 2015
State House passes two budget-balancing bills
LANSING, MI (WHTC) – The Michigan State House Wednesday passed two bills aimed at balancing the current state budget. It shifts about $250 million from the school aid fund, which had a surplus, ...
Feb 18, 2015
