Category Archives: State News
Statewide gas prices up 7-cents a gallon on average
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan's average gas price is up seven-cents a gallon to start the week at $3.10. Triple-A Michigan says the price is up three-cents from last month, but 12-cents less th...
Feb 10, 2025
Michigan DNR wants to raise hunting, fishing license fees
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Hunting and fishing in Michigan might cost people more money soon. The Department of Natural Resources is asking lawmakers to be allowed to charge more for hunting, fishing,...
Feb 07, 2025 Michigan Department of Natural Resources logo
AUDIO: Governor Whitmer's administration unveils Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal has been released by Governor Whitmer's administration. Her $83.5 billion spending plan will be worked on by the state House, controlled...
Feb 06, 2025 Exterior of Michigan Capitol building (courtesy State of Michigan)
Whitmer administration to present budget proposal today
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials with Governor Whitmer's administration will present her Fiscal Year 2026 budget recommendations today. Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Sarah An...
Feb 05, 2025 jittawit.21 / Depositphotos.com
Governor's budget proposal to be unveiled today
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials with Governor Whitmer's administration will present her Fiscal Year 2026 budget recommendations today. State Senate Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Sarah Antho...
Feb 05, 2025 GotCredit / CC
Report: Genesee County Sheriff entering Governor's race
FLINT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is expected to announce he is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in 2026. Lansing-based MIRS News says Swanson will make the a...
Feb 05, 2025 Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson (courtesy Michigan Sheriff's Association)
Michigan Senate sues House over legislation that hasn't reached the Governor
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Senate Democrats are suing the Michigan House of Representatives. Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks of Grand Rapids says House Speaker Matt Hall needs to send ni...
Feb 04, 2025 State Representative Matt Hall (left)
Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist not seeking U.S. Senate seat
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II will not enter the Democratic race for the U.S. Senate. The Detroit News reports Gilchrist will, however, explore running fo...
Feb 04, 2025 Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist in Kalamazoo March 5, 2024 (courtesy John McNeill)
Duggan raises over $63,000 in December for gubernatorial bid
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has raised over $63,000 in his first month of campaigning for governor. Duggan is seeking the office as an independent. He received 51 donations in...
Feb 03, 2025 Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has announced an independent run for the Governor's office in the State of Michigan
AAA says gas prices in Michigan down 6¢ a gallon in past week
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices are down six-cents a gallon on average in Michigan compared to last week. Triple-A Michigan says the average price in the state is now $3.03, down 14-cents from ...
Feb 03, 2025
