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Nessel, LIberal Groups Praise Supreme Court Decision On Minimum Wage
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel praised Wednesday's Michigan Supreme Court opinion (PDF) in Mothering Justice et al v Nessel and State of Michigan, which struck down the Michigan Legislature's 2...
Jack Hall Jul 31, 2024
U.P. Lawmakers Demand Action On Shortage Of Corrections Officers
State Sen. Ed McBroom joined state Reps. Dave Prestin and Greg Markkanen on Tuesday in calling for urgent attention and action from Michigan Department of Corrections Director Heidi Washington amid a ...
Jack Hall Jul 30, 2024
Ore To Shore Mountain Bike Races Set For Next Weekend in Marquette County
CLICK BELOW TO HEAR CASEY FORD INTERVIEW WITH RACE DIRECTOR SCOTT TUMA The Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Race is set for next weekend in Marquette County. It's the 25th anniversary of the race, bringing ...
Jack Hall Jul 30, 2024
Electric Chargers, Off-Track Wheelchairs Coming To U.P. National Parks
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist IIjoined theNational Park Service (NPS)to announce the first round of grant funding under the National Park Service Mobility Challenge Program, a partnership with ...
Jack Hall Jul 30, 2024
Western U.P. Counties To Receive $5 Million In Wake Of Springtime Flooding
Governor Whitmer announced that $10,997,209 from the state's Disaster and Emergency Contingency Fund (DECF) will provide financial assistance to 17 counties across Michigan's Upper and Lower peninsula...
Jack Hall Jul 30, 2024
Four Upper Peninsula Communities Approved For Firefighter Equipment Grants
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is pleased to announce the award of $14,926,451 in grant funds to 187 fire and safety agencies across the state. These funds will be use...
Jack Hall Jul 29, 2024
Bergman Introduces Legislation Focused On Helping Veterans Avoid Falls
Upper Peninsula Congressman Jack Bergman joined four other lawmakers in introducing legislation designed to help older Veterans avoid injuries from costly, dangerous falls. The SAFE STEPS for Veterans...
Jack Hall Jul 29, 2024
U.P State Fair Patrons Can Get Free Food Samples On Tuesday, Aug. 13
Some food vendors at this year's U.P. State Fair will offer sample-sizes of their food, treats, and products at a discounted price on "Tuesday Chewsday"-Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. "For...
Jack Hall Jul 29, 2024
Michigan Outdoor Fund Announces Grants For Three U.P. Companies
The Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund is excited to announce its first round of investments to three promising Michigan-based companies: Grounded RVs, Mullybox, and Revolin Sports. These companies were...
Jack Hall Jul 29, 2024
Lawmakers Highlight Funding For Gladstone Senior Center, Stephenson Schools
State Rep. Dave Prestin and state Sen. Ed McBroom on Friday were proud to announce funding for the Gladstone Senior Center and Stephenson Area Public Schools within the state budget for next year. The...
Jack Hall Jul 29, 2024
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