Whitmer takes aim at gender wage gap in latest executive order   In her latest executive directive, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer focused  on salary equity for state workers. The order, signed Tuesday, prohibits state agencies and departments from obtaining an applicant's former or current salary until the stage of of the process during which they offer employment and compensation. "It's pretty simple, women deserve equal pay for equal work," Whitmer said. The order is the tenth Whitmer has signed since taking office. MORE ►Gov. Whitmer signs order strengthening LGBT protections in state government ►Gov. Whitmer bans use of private emails for state business

Michigan officials warn residents about symptoms of norovirus   Protect yourself! That is the message from state health officials regarding norovirus as Michigan sees an increase in cases. Symptoms of the highly contagious virus include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramping, along with the possibility of a slight fever, headache, weakness and muscle aches. Officials urge members of the public to wash their hands frequently and thoroughly to avoid spreading the virus. MORE

Looking back and looking forward at UM, MSU football hat When all is said and done, the 2018 season wasn't a dream season for the Wolverines or the Spartans. UM ended the season with a No.14 spot in the AP top 25 poll and MSU didn't make it onto the list. But there are bright spots, if you look to the future. The Spartans will hopefully hold onto the country's No.1 ranked run defense to make some moves in 2019. And for those Wolverines? People are already talking about championship odds for next year. Yes, we agree, those are way too early. MORE ►Michigan inside of top 10 in most way-too-early 2019 top 25s ►Michigan State's early national title odds vary wildly ►Michigan loses second coaching assistant to Ohio State