Gary Austin
Own A Piece of Michigan History
The Pontiac Silverdome opened in 1975. The Detroit Lions played there until 2002. Ever since the place has not been used much and soon a bunch of stuff from inside the stadium will be auctioned off--including water fountains, end zone logos, lights, turf, game clocks and even the scoreboard and more...
A New State Unemployment Analysis
Over the past several years Michigan's unemployment situation has seen a slow but steady improvement. For example in January the state's jobless rate was 7.8%. We'd have to go back nearly six years to find it any lower. But even so new stats just posted find when compared to all other states Michigan still has the fifth highest rate...
State is Reviewing Online School Testing Plan
The State Department of Education says nearly 80% of school buildings in Michigan are set up to be able to test students on-line. At this point however it's unknown exactly when they will be ready to actually administer the exams.
State lawmakers are now looking over a funding plan that would allocate millions of dollars for on-line testing...
GM Takes Action Amidst Massive Recall
General Motors now has a Global Vehicle Safety Department and a 40 year G.M. veteran has been named its Vice President. He's Jeff Boyer and job one will be to identify and fix problems related to vehicle safety concerns. Boyer is 58 and has been with the auto maker since 1974...
Serious Flooding Concerns Appear to Be Easing
Across much of the state our over abundance of snow is slowly melting and it's not raining a lot and that's a good thing say the experts. It's all going away gradually. They say the last thing we need would be really warm temps and then a huge downpour. Tha...
Governor Readies for Economic Trip
In an effort to try and entice further investment in Michigan by overseas auto and manufacturing companies, Governor Snyder will be in Germany and Italy next month. Among those going along on the trip with him include representatives from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce...
Latest Michigan Drunk Driving Enforcement Program is Underway
The Michigan State Police along with local police and sheriff's departments are on the watch for those D.U.I.. This most recent effort covers a period when many over do it: spring break, a time when N.C.A.A. basketball tournaments are played as well as St...
Much Needed Road Repair Funding OK’d
Legislation was signed yesterday that will allocate millions of additional dollars to help get roads around the state repaired. A devastating winter has taken its toll with officials figuring on extensive damage when all of the snow and ice eventually clears...
Michigan Congressman Has Heart Surgery
U.S. Representative John Dingell is back home today after having heart surgery yesterday. The operation was done at Henry Ford Hospital. Doctors say he had an abnormal heart rhythm called an atrial flutter. This is a condition where the upper chambers of the heart beat too fast...
A New Honor For a Famous Michigan Landmark
The Michigan State Capitol is about to become a Michigan State Historical Site. It will be official tomorrow. As a result a special commission will be appointed to make sure the building and grounds surrounding it are always in the best shape possible...