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Michigan bill could make driver lines shorter, save money
Read full article: Michigan bill could make driver lines shorter, save moneyMichigan drivers would no longer need a hard copy of a vehicles registration or an annual sticker on license plates under pending legislation. The bill's sponsor testified in a state House Transportation Committee this past week that the change would shorten lines at secretary of state branches and save the state money. The Department of State estimates in the bills analysis that the state could save $500,000 by eliminating the physical requirements of registration. Michigan State Police legislative liaison Sgt. Department of State spokesman Matt Levin said the department opposes allowing financial institutions to provide secretary of state services.
Flashpoint 7/12/20: Michigan AG addresses statewide concerns; debate on schooling this fall
Read full article: Flashpoint 7/12/20: Michigan AG addresses statewide concerns; debate on schooling this fallDETROIT Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will make an appearance on Flashpoint Sunday and discuss the states response to the coronavirus pandemic to concerns surrounding Enbridge Line 5. There will also be a conversation with local journalists on sending students off to school this fall as virus cases continue climbing statewide. Segment OneMichigan Attorney Dana NesselSegment TwoJournalists weigh in on the debate about sending students back to school this fall. Segment ThreeFlashpoint host Devin Scillian wraps up this weeks episode.
Flashpoint 7/5/20: Should Michigan drivers opt out of no-fault coverage?
Read full article: Flashpoint 7/5/20: Should Michigan drivers opt out of no-fault coverage?DETROIT After years of absorbing the nations highest auto insurance costs, you can now change your coverage away from no-fault, but should you? And the governors education team puts together a road map for getting our kids back to school, but dont expect anything close to normal. There will be a discussion with guests on these topics and more during Sundays episode of Flashpoint.
Michigan drivers face new insurance choice starting Thursday
Read full article: Michigan drivers face new insurance choice starting ThursdayLANSING, Mich. Michigan drivers who renew or buy car insurance face a choice starting Thursday: stick with unlimited medical coverage, go with less or -- for seniors with Medicare -- opt out entirely. Such lawsuits are expected to rise since fewer people will have unlimited medical. Fox said concerns that higher bodily injury coverage would completely negate PIP savings have not been borne out. Someone with unlimited medical and the default bodily injury coverage, for example, will still save about 10%, according to state data. The state said calls to its auto insurance hotline are up tenfold from May.