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New legislation in the Michigan House would create a program for importing pharmaceutical drugs from Canada.

Lawmakers behind the bill say the goal is to give state residents access to prescription drugs that can be found more cheaply in Canada.

The Legislature has sent a K-12 schools budget to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The bill was adopted with the support of Republicans and Democrats, but the budget has a lot less money then what the governor recommended for special education and at-risk students.

  Republicans and Democrats in the state House have come to an agreement on the state’s K-12 education budget.

A new survey says marijuana use among 19 to 22 year olds is the highest it's been in 35 years.

An annual survey from the University of Michigan follows 12th graders after graduation, both in and out of college, to study trends in drug and alcohol use. 

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Flavored vaping products will be banned in Michigan under emergency rules that were issued by the state Department of Health and Human Services Wednesday.

Brick-and-mortar stores and online retailers have 14 days to remove flavored vaping products from their inventories that are available to the public, accofding to the department.

Discussions to bring sports betting and online gaming to the state are on hold until Michigan has a budget.

Passenger traffic at Cherry Capital Airport increased each month this summer due to a strong marketing campaign and new nonstop flights.

Plans to make Michigan a sports betting state are moving through the state Legislature. A package of bills is scheduled to be voted out of a House committee Tuesday.

Prosecutors say State Rep. Larry Inman’s (R-Williamsburg) alleged bribery attempt is not protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Inman's legal team claims that campaign contributions are protected under the First Amendment, after the Citizens United decision in the U.S. Supreme Court from 2010.

Michigan has multiple steps it can take to ensure there’s enough energy for homes and businesses if  the state has another polar vortex this winter.

Rockets that carry satellites into space may soon take off from Northern Michigan.

The Michigan Launch Alliance is currently eyeing various locations across the state, including up north.

“Michigan is a logical choice due to its Northern Latitude,” says Sean McDaniel, CEO of Traverse City-based Atlas Space Operations. 

A launch site was the main topic at the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association conference that took place on Monday and Tuesday in Traverse City.

Some Michigan lawmakers think women need to be warned of the potential dangers of using marijuana while pregnant.