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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman called the drunk driving situation in America a "national epidemic" that kills about 10,000 people each year.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A plan unveiled Thursday limits "abled-bodied" adults to being covered for 4 years. That's believed to the first such proposal in the country.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Proponents of background checks for gun sales are exploring ballot options

Monday, April 22, 2013  Officials at Traverse City Area Public Schools are in some hot water after it was ruled that they violated campaign finance laws during last year's November election.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Democratic lawmakers have introduced more legislation to raise Michigan's minimum wage to $10 an hour over three years.

Friday, March 08, 2013  The parking lot at the Manistee Township Hall was packed on Thursday evening as dozens of residents packed tightly inside to hear what superstore Meijer representatives had to say about their potential building plans, during the Manistee Township planning commission meeting.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Hearings on Governor Snyder's $50.9 billion spending plan are scheduled to begin Tuesday in Lansing.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Department of Natural Resources Lt. David Shaw is applauding Governor Snyder’s Budget proposal, which includes funding for 41 new DNR conservation officers.

Friday, February 08, 2013  As Governor Snyder unveiled his nearly $51 billion budget Thursday night, some of his proposals aren't sitting well with Northern Michigan folks -- specifically his plan to increase the fuel tax. The majority of people 7&4 spoke with said it's just more pain at the pump.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Governor Rick Snyder unveiled his $50.9 billion budget plan Thursday. A big portion of the his plan is geared towards education.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  If Congress and the White House don't reach an agreement, taxes would go up for nearly every American family as part of the year-end "fiscal cliff."

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Buzz on the Street: In honor of today's unique date, 12/12/12, we wanted to do something extra special. We hit the streets of TC to find someone who would meet Erika at the alter today. Will she be getting married anytime soon? Watch to find out!

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Michigan voters say they don't need to weigh in on whether new bridges or tunnels are built between their state and Canada.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Michigan voters have rejected a ballot initiative that would have ordered utilities to produce 25 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2025

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Michigan voters have rejected a ballot proposal requiring a two-thirds vote of House and Senate lawmakers to raise state taxes.