Michigan voters face many choices on election day but want only 1 thing: a better economy

Michigan voters frustrated over lost jobs, home foreclosures and budget deficits will vote in Tuesday's primary election for leaders they hope can move the state out of its economic morass.

Former East Tennessee doc sentenced to 23 years

A federal judge has sentenced a former East Tennessee doctor to 23 years in prison in a health care fraud and controlled substances case.

MO voter registration rises at welfare offices

Nearly 250,000 low-income residents have applied for voter registration through Missouri's social services offices over the past two years.

ADA celebrates 20th anniversary

A disabled parking sign is seen in a Vacaville lot. The Americans with Disabilities Act celebrates 20 years.

Vt. web developer ordered to pay back wages

A Burlington, Vt., company that makes websites for auto dealers is being ordered to pay more than $138,000 in back overtime pay to employees who had been misclassified as exempt from overtime.

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EPA might allow industrial use of former Riegel paper plant site in Milford

Industrial use may be permitted in the future at the former Riegel paper mill site here, the federal Environmental Protection Agency announced.

News to Use: How to do your part for water conservation

As the mercury rises, so does the urge to water the garden, wash the car and let kids run through the sprinklers.

EPA Assumes On-Scene Coordinator Role In Response To Enbridge...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has assumed the role of Federal On-Scene Coordinator in response to the Enbridge oil spill in the Kalamazoo River.

Alleged Ponzi Schemers Reach Agreement for Financial Relief

Two local accountants alleged to have bilked investors of more than A $2 million in a Ponzi scheme reached an agreement with lawyers from the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission for some financial relief from a court-ordered asset freeze earlier this week.

EPA Jackson: No accident 'protection' is in our name

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson stated during the opening discussion at the Aspen Environment Forum that the idea of corporate responsibility isn't enough, that there still is a need for the government to ensure that corporate action in search of profits does not encroach upon the public's right to clean air, water, and general safety.

U.S. Had Long Suspected Billionaire Brothers of Evading Taxes

Sam and Charles Wyly have long cultivated an image as active philanthropists, funneling millions of dollars to arts groups, colleges, literacy programs and animal shelters.