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Lawmakers want to offer incentives to boost business surveillance
Monday, May 06, 2013
Some Michigan lawmakers are considering whether surveillance cameras or other security measures should be required at certain businesses following the disappearance of a 25-year-old mother and gas station night clerk.
Lawmakers considering capping no-fault auto insurance
Monday, April 29, 2013
State lawmakers are considering big changes to Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance laws.
Medicaid debate heating up in northern Michigan
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
State leaders are debating whether or not they should expand Medicaid coverage in the state of Michigan.
Scam artists targeting housing rentals
Monday, March 18, 2013
Online housing rental scams are becoming more popular in northern Michigan.
Lawmakers looking to revamp Michigan’s alcohol laws
Monday, March 11, 2013
Lawmakers want to make it easier for wineries and breweries to do business in Michigan.
Emergency managers focusing on Next Generation 911
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Emergency managers are looking to the future, trying to integrate new technologies that will make 911 an even more effective emergency response system.
Should lead poisoning tests be mandatory for toddlers?
Monday, March 04, 2013
A Michigan lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require primary health care professionals to screen all 1-to-2-year-old patients for lead poisoning.
Report: More high school students earning diplomas
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
The Michigan Center for Educational Performance and Information reports high school graduation rates increased nearly 2% in 2012.
DDA looking to pump the brakes on food truck decision
Monday, February 18, 2013
The DDA is asking city commissioners for more time to submit a formal recommendation about allowing (or not allowing) food truck vendors within city limits.
State considers expanding DNA testing for felons
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
A Michigan Senate committee is considering a series of bills that would expand DNA collection to include all people arrested on suspicion of a felony charge.
Mich. lawmakers debating merits of going part-time
Monday, January 28, 2013
Michigan lawmakers are looking at legislation that would make themselves part-time politicians.
Fewer teens seeking driver’s license
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
A study found the percentage of 16 year olds with a license dropped from approximately 48 percent to 28 percent.
Cold weather boosts demand for remote car starters
Monday, January 21, 2013
State cracking down on skipping school
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
In the state of Michigan, school attendance at a public school is mandatory for students between the ages of six and sixteen, unless other qualified educational arrangements are made.
FAA expected to boost pilot training requirements in 2013
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Cherry Capital Airport Director Kevin Kline backs proposed FAA guidelines that will require additional training for commercial pilots.
Are underground lines the answer for preventing power outages?
Monday, January 07, 2013
A viewer contact 7&4 News, asking why power companies don't place more power lines underground. We went looking for the answer.
New laws address teen driving, taxes, marijuana
Monday, December 31, 2012
A northern Michigan mother's crusade to make driving safer for teens is now complete.
BATA surveillance allows officials to watch, listen to passengers
Monday, December 17, 2012
The Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA) is now using a surveillance system that allows them to watch and listen to what is happening out on the road. And it is a practice that is becoming more and more common in northern Michigan.
Regional leaders looking for input on energy survey
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
The Grand Vision Energy Network is looking to gather community input on how regional leaders should pursue affordable, sustainable energy.
Shopping small makes big impact
Monday, November 26, 2012
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday make up the biggest stretch of shopping days each year.
Redistricting: how politicians draw the line
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
For the first time in ten years, Michigan has new political lines. Districts were redrawn following the 2010 U.S. Census Report. Changes in the population have a major impact on how political lines are drawn.
TCAPS hoping for cool $100 million
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
On November 6, voters who live within the Traverse City Area Public School District will vote on a $100 million bond proposal.
Candidates canvassing 105th District
Monday, October 29, 2012
Election Day is a week from Tuesday, and it is crunch time in the 105th District.
Decision 2012: Know the proposals you are voting on
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Wednesday, 7&4 News takes a look at the final three proposals voters will see on the November ballot.
Proposal 2: help or hindrance?
Monday, October 22, 2012
7&4 News breaks down Proposal 2.
What you should know about Proposal 3
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
In Wednesday's Fact Finder, 7&4 News breaks down Proposal 3. The proposal would amend the state constitution to establish a standard for renewable energy.
7&4 News breaks down Proposal 5
Monday, October 15, 2012
In Monday's Fact Finder report, 7&4 News breaks down Proposal 5, which is a proposal to amend the state constitution to limit the enactment of new taxes by state government
7&4 News sits down with Gary McDowell
Monday, October 08, 2012
Monday, 7&4's Decision 2012 coverage focuses in on Michigan's 1st Congressional District.
Rendon v. Johnson in 103rd District
Wednesday, October 03, 2012
The state representative race in Michigan’s 103rd district is anything but unique. A democrat looking for change, hoping to beat out a republican incumbent, campaigning hard on the “success” he has had in Lansing.
Franz v. O’Shea in 101st District
Monday, October 01, 2012
State Representative Ray Franz was part of the Republican wave that swept through Lansing in 2010. In November, he is hoping voters still think he is the man for the job. Democrat Allen O'Shea will face off with Franz on November 6.
Coffia v. Schmidt in 104th District
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Republican State Representative Wayne Schmidt is looking to go three-for-three in November, securing his seat in Lansing for another two years. Facing off with Schmidt in November, is political newcomer Betsy Coffia.
Candidates battle for House seat in 102nd District
Monday, September 24, 2012
Democrat Brendan Maturen skated through the summer primary, but he has his hands full in November. The Republican incumbent, Phil Potvin received 86% of the vote in August.
NMC looking to halt declining enrollment
Monday, September 17, 2012
After record enrollment in 2010, Northwestern Michigan College is experiencing a drop off again this year.
Protecting your vacation investment
Wednesday, September 05, 2012
As the kids head back to school, you might want to start planning your next vacation. Fall can be the perfect time to save money on a Caribbean cruise.
Program saving lives through the sky
Monday, August 27, 2012
Wings of Mercy continues to help families struggling to balance medical bills and travel expenses.
Workers needed for agriculture businesses
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Michigan’s agricultural businesses are hiring, but finding people with the right skills and training to fill the sector’s needs in a challenge, according to the Agricultural Leaders of Michigan.
App helping deputies dial-in on crime
Monday, August 20, 2012
Your cell phone could be the latest crime fighting tool for the Clare County Sheriff’s Department.
Michigan soldiers snubbed in August Primary
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Providing ballots for soldiers overseas is a top priority for most Clerks in the state of Michigan, but 70 different communities still failed to supply requested August primary ballots to men and women fighting overseas, according to the Secretary of State.
102nd District hosts another Democratic battle
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Like so many districts in northern Michigan, the 102nd plays host to a Democratic battleground in the August Primary. Consistent with other districts, the winner will face a Republican incumbent come November.
Campaign for sheriff heats up as election approaches
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
In August, Grand Traverse County voters will begin the process of choosing a law enforcement leader.
Voters asked to follow campaign sign rules
Monday, July 09, 2012
Campaign signs are a staple in most elections. While northern Michigan embraces them, there are some rules that supporters have to follow.
Exploring Michigan’s underwater artifact laws
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
If you want to find some of Michigan’s most historical artifacts, you have to look underwater.
Biological fathers win parenting rights
Monday, June 18, 2012
Governor Rick Snyder signed bills last week that give biological fathers some rights to their children, even if the mothers were married to other men at the time of a child's birth.
Lawmakers talk education, environment, medical malpractice
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
7&4 News is following three pieces of legislation you heard about in May.
Emergency weather alerts coming to cell phones
Monday, June 11, 2012
Emergency weather alerts will soon be showing up on your cell phones.
Shoreline grooming debate looming in Lansing
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
There is an effort in Lansing to give more freedom to land owners, looking to groom their shoreline property.
Misdemeanor or act of kindness?
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Ever pull up next to someone’s vehicle only to realize that their parking meter has expired? Perhaps you have even helped them out by feeding their meter. If you have, you are guilty of two things; an act of kindness and a misdemeanor.
Rangers have broad authority on park land
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
A Leelanau County woman was pulled over for speeding last week, but she was surprised to learn it was not a state trooper or sheriff's deputy that stopped her. It was a park ranger. She wrote our newsroom asking how much authority park rangers have. 7&4 news went looking for the answers….
Sleeping Bear trail route debate
Monday, May 14, 2012
After years of planning, the first leg of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail is almost complete.
Senate Bill to set minimum school age at 5
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Senate Bill 0315 seeks to require students to be at least five-years-old before entering kindergarten.
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