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Gov., lawmakers reach auto insurance deal

LANSING (AP) — Michigan’s Democratic governor and Republican leaders announced Friday morning that they’ve reached an agreement on legislation to cut the state’s high car insurance premiums.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in a statement that the “agreement in concept” will “will lower costs and protect coverage for Michigan drivers.” Details weren’t immediately released, but she says the deal will cut rates for drivers and offer choices among coverage levels.

“The deal … establishes more uniform and structured compensation levels for medical providers; and removes the ability of insurance companies to discriminate based on non-driving factors,” she said.

Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield and Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey said the wait now is over after decades of inaction in Michigan.

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