Michigan Republicans and Whitmer move closer to no-fault auto insurance deal

Republican legislative leaders say they have made progress with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration toward a deal to reform Michigan’s unique-in-the-nation no-fault auto insurance system.Talks are expected to continue over the weekend as Republicans seek to bring Whitmer, a Democrat, on board to sign GOP-sponsored bills that would, among other changes, allow drivers to completely opt out of buying personal injury protection, or PIP, coverage in their car insurance policies.Yet in a sign that a deal is not yet ready, Whitmer told reporters Thursday she has to “draw the line” at no PIP coverage, adding that she will veto legislation if contains that provision.