Gary Austin
Not Allowing E-Cigarette Sales to Minors Gets OK From State Senate Today
With all "yes" votes Michigan State Senate lawmakers today approved legislation that would not allow retailers to sell electronic cigarettes to minors. In addition it would be against the law for minors to have any of them in their possession...
Michigan Real Estate Industry Expects a Solid 2014
Home values in Michigan continue to edge up. Over the past year they've increased over 11%. The experts figure this year those values will jump an average of another 4%. Analysts say the reason for the improved showing: a stronger statewide economy coupled with more full time employment and a robust auto industry...
Michigan Officials Question the Safety of E-Cigarettes
The Chief Medical Examiner for the Michigan Department of Community Health, Mathew Davis says e-cigarettes should be classified as tobacco products in the state. If that's approved it would then be illegal to sell them to minors.
They are becoming increasingly popular with sales nationwide topping $1 billion last year...
Propane Price Complaints Flood Michigan A.G.’s Office
With the need for propane way up because of the extremely cold winter we've had Attorney General Bill Schuette has a warning for those who supply it: you'd better not intentionally charge too much. He says his office is on the lookout for those who may be price gouging...
February Car and Truck Sales: Mixed News to Report
Analysts say the snow and ice and brutally cold weather kept some away from new car and truck showrooms last month. Sales were down 6% for Ford, 4% for Toyota and about 1% for General Motors. However Subaru saw a 24% increase due in large part to its popular S...
Efforts to Protect the Great Lakes
Supporters of funding projects designed to help make sure invasive species do not spread throughout the Great Lakes are meeting with Congressional lawmakers this week. They are urging those in the U.S.House and Senate to continue supporting the "Great Lakes Restoration Initiative"...
Michigan Home Builders Expect a Busy 2014
The Home Builders Association of Michigan says despite the cold weather the forecast for 2014 single family home construction shows continued strong growth in the number of permits. H.B.A. of Michigan says the reason for the positive prediction: increases in job availability and hiring, a continued strong rebound in North American vehicle production and a jump in housing sales last year...
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If You Like Cold Weather You’ll Love March
The experts are predicting temperatures will be colder than normal this month across Michigan. The "Climate Prediction Center" is out with its March forecast and they are saying it will be chilly. In fact they say the first half of the month will be especially cold...
Report: Increase in Childhood Tooth Decay
A new study finds tooth decay has become a more serious problem today. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of those in the six to eleven year old age group 21% have had cavities. The study found about 42% of kids two to eleven have had them in their baby teeth...
Governor Snyder Outlines Future Plans
Last night the Republican Lincoln Tribute Dinner fundraiser was held in Kalamazoo. Hundreds of supporters from all over the area were on hand. Governor Snyder was one of the speakers and he discussed some of the most important things he'd like to get done if he wins re-election...