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State lawmakers have talked about pausing Michigan’s gas tax to save drivers 52 cents per gallon — road officials warn the move may delay road projects and snow plowing in Oakland County.

The debate, ongoing for a month amid high gas prices, could affect drivers in Sterling Heights.

Fans in Detroit were optimistic as the Pistons took on the Celtics Tuesday afternoon at Little Caesars Arena, hoping the team’s returning core would spark a deeper playoff run and boost local viewership with free broadcasts on The Spot & Detroit 20.

After the MPSC approved a 4.3% rate hike for Consumers Energy on Oct.

15, the company filed on Monday to seek another natural gas rate increase effective on or after Dec. 18 (Attorney General Dana Nessel said her office will intervene in the case).

The Lions will host the Packers Sunday at Ford Field — coach Dan Campbell confirmed star safety Brian Branch and center Cade Mays will return from injuries to boost the team’s performance.

Detroit Catholic churches could lose weekend Mass as the Archdiocese of Detroit restructures its 209 parishes amid declining parishioners and priests; final decisions will be made in April.

Residents in Sterling Heights report tailgating is triggering road rage and unsafe driving after local driver Walt Roberts expressed his concerns online.

State police advise drivers to use a three-second gap rule to avoid costly citations and fines.

Detroit Lions tight end Tyler Conklin returned yesterday to his former Higgins Elementary in Chesterfield Township, donating ($6,000) through his foundation to create the Hawk Hut that will provide food, clothing and snacks for students.

The new space is set to open next month.

Chippewa Valley Schools is asking voters to approve a $288 million bond proposal to fund repairs and updates to aging school buildings, safety systems and career education facilities — the largest bond in district history, it will appear on the Nov.

3 ballot without raising the current millage rate.