WASHINGTON DC - Most states are in relatively stable fiscal situations, and that includes Michigan, a report released by the National Conference of State Legislatures has found. The latest report on states fiscal conditions shows that 36 states expect to meet their revenue projections, including Michigan (although it may fall a touch short of its
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University has been named the national organizer for the United States for the World Robot Olympiad Association, the organizer of a global LEGO robotics competition that draws participants from around the world. The USA national finals are scheduled to be held at LTU on Sept. 27. The Olympiad started in Singapore
SOUTHFIELD - Over Seventy teams from 10 states and eight other countries will compete in the 15th annual Robofest World Championships on May 17 at the Don Ridler Field House, Lawrence Technological University. Admission and parking are free. Robofest is a competition of autonomous robots ? computer-programmed to act independently and not remote-controlled ? that
LANSING ? Michigan?s world-class fishing opportunities will be in the spotlight this September when the Bassmaster Elite Series heads to the Upper Peninsula for a four-day competition in Escanaba. The tournament is part of a new partnership between Pure Michigan and Bassmaster to promote Michigan as a top destination for anglers. ?In the past few
LANSING - Bills designed to raise $450 million annually for the state?s crumbling roads and bridges cleared the House floor Thursday. Early last month House Speaker Jase Bolger (R-Marshall) announced a plan that would raise $500 million annually by 2018 without raising taxes. While short of the $1.2 to $2 billion Governor Rick Snyder and
LANSING ? Michigan Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville has introduced a bill to increase the minimum wage to $8.15 an hour by September 1, 2014, but do so in a way that could negate a ballot proposal seeking a much bigger increase. ?The majority leader is introducing it to open up the discussion about minimum
LANSING - The much-anticipated 11-bill package defining the state?s role in resolving the Detroit bankruptcy was submitted for introduction late this afternoon with a call for the state to provide $194.8 million from its Budget Stabilization Fund that would then be repaid through tobacco settlement dollars. Under the legislation, a seven-member commission would be established
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple has published a new set of guidelines regarding how law enforcement agencies and other government entities may request information from the company about user data. The new rules, which were posted to Apple's website late Wednesday, reflect Apple's move toward notifying its customers when it receives law enforcement requests for user
WASHINGTON DC - It didn't take long for Gen. Keith Alexander, the recently retired director of the National Security Agency, to speak out about the government intelligence agency. The four-star general, who retired last month, touched on a wide range of subjects in an interview published Thursday by the Australian Financial Review, including the NSA's
GRAND RAPIDS - Learn all about the risks to critical infrastructures and key resources and the efforts underway to protect them at the Michigan InfraGard 2014 Great Lakes Regional Conference May 15 at Davenport University in Grand Rapids. Registration begins at 7:00 am. The early start provides the opportunity for a full breakfast and time