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Top 5: Reasons Michigan’s venture capital and startup growth will continue

The mood was bullish Tuesday at the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Tuesday at the Marriott at EagleCrest in Ypsilanti, and not without good reason. Venture capitalists and entrepreneurs alike say… Read more »

Trial date changed for Ypsilanti Township man charged with killing co-worker

Leonard WareCourtesy of WCSO The 34-year-old Ypsilanti Township man accused of fatally shooting his co-worker had his trial date postponed yet again in court Monday Leonard Ware had his final… Read more »

Man accused in Ypsilanti abduction waives hearing; 2nd suspect still at large

Raymond MarchRaymond March The 21-year-old Belleville man accused of helping abduct a 25-year-old Ypsilanti woman earlier this month waived his preliminary hearing in the 14A-1 District Court Tuesday. Raymond March’s… Read more »

How much should Michigan officials earn? Panel approves boost for judges, not for lawmakers

Michigan justices currently earn $164,610, but the three percent raise would bump their salary to approximately $169,548. It would also mean a pay raise for lower-court judges, whose salaries are… Read more »

Gov. Rick Snyder: Michigan budget plan contains ‘good things’ but ‘more work’ needs to be done

The budget framework includes more money for roads and schools, but no Medicaid expansion.