Ballot language approved for proposal to change lobbying in Michigan hat  Supporters of a ballot initiative that would "change the culture" of lobbying in Michigan are one step closer to their goal. Language submitted by the group was approved and they now hope to collect enough signatures to send the measure to voters. The ultimate goal of the initiative is to make lobbying more transparent in the state government. MORE  ►Supporters of abortion procedure ban in Michigan submit signatures

  

Where is Michigan's Best Burger?   MLive's Michigan's Best team is ready to hit the road and find the state's best burger. But first, they need your help. It's been seven years since they last searched for their favorite version of this ever-popular menu item. A lot can change in seven years. Where is Michigan's Best Burger in 2020? Let us know what you think by sending in your nominations.  MORE ►Revisit our 2013 Michigan's Best Burger search

Fsta John Beilein steps away from NBA halfway through first season hat  As the Cleveland Cavaliers return from the NBA All-Star break, things have changed. John Beilein is no longer the team's head coach, after stepping down just halfway through his first NBA season. The winningest basketball coach in U-M history wasn't having the same luck in Cleveland, where they currently hold a 14-40 record. MORE ►What they're saying nationally after Beilein steps down as Cavs coach ►Beilein does the right thing by admitting NBA wasn't for him

  

Lincoln's Emoni Bates scores 63 points in double-OT win     Do you know about Emoni Bates? You have to see this Ypsilanti Lincoln star play. And play he did this week, scoring an amazing 63 points during a double overtime win against Chelsea. It might have been the game of the year. If you missed it, you can still catch a peek at highlights from Bates' impressive performance. Oh, and did we mention he is only a sophomore? MORE ►Emoni Bates has performance for the ages during double-OT win