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Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero calls it his "most serious and important endeavor."   He’s referring to last week's appointment of 15 prominent business and civic leaders to tackle the city's chronic budget deficits.

A coalition of unions, voters, county clerks and civil rights groups is suing Secretary of State Ruth Johnson in federal court.

State funding for Medicaid could take a big hit this year.

Business leaders from more than 20 Michigan companies are traveling to China this week on a trade mission.  The six-city tour is one of the largest overseas events Michigan economic development officials have ever sponsored.  It’s an opportunity to match Michigan farmers, automakers, engineers and manufacturers with potential customers in China.

A federal study of 18 potential aquatic links between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds says none of them are likely pathways to the lakes for Asian carp.

Gov. Rick Snyder says he hopes to return from a week-long China trip with both new and renewed business and trade relationships.

The investigation into former Congressman Thad McCotter’s reelection campaign has cost the state $27,0000

The Lansing Symphony Orchestra is beginning its 2012-2013 season with a celebration of pianist Ralph Votapek. WKAR's Melissa Benmark spoke with LSO music director and conductor Timothy Muffitt about the program.