morning news roundup

Flint mayor declares war on blight"Flint Mayor Dayne Walling is calling for a $70 million "war on blight" to help tear down nearly 6,000 buildings in the…

Governor announces plan to help foster care system"Gov. Rick Snyder says the state could do a better job protecting foster children if it changed the way…

Longest-serving congressman from Michigan retiresJohn Dingell, the longest-serving congressman in American history has announced his retirement. "There…

Same sex marriage trial Michigan’s ban on same-sex marriage goes on trial this week in Detroit. The case involves a lesbian couple who want to get married…

More Michiganders signing up for health care than expected"About 112,000 Michigan residents chose a private insurance plan under the federal health care…

Group files petition today to bump minimum wage to $9.50"The campaign to raise Michigan’s minimum wage has settled on a target of $9.50 an hour. The group…

Anti-abortion coverage bill approved"The Michigan Legislature has approved a petition initiative that will require people to buy a separate health…

Anti abortion coverage proposal could move forward today"A proposal to require insurance companies to stop offering abortion coverage as part of basic…

Michigan veterans get little benefits compared to other states"This Veterans Day, Michigan has the dubious distinction of having its military veterans…

Detroit could have its first white mayor in 40 years"A former write-in candidate once thought to have little chance of surviving Detroit's primary…