Category Archives: News
MAJOR VICTORY: Hill Touts Bill To Extend Umeployment Benefits To 26 Weeks
State Rep. Jenn Hill (D-Marquette) is pleased to announce the successful passage of House Bill 5827, which extends unemployment insurance benefits from 20 to 26 weeks. This legislative victory marks a...
Jack Hall Jul 01, 2024
Special Concert Scheduled Sunday In Negaunee To Support Trillium House
Strega Nonna, in collaboration with Flat Broke Blues Band, will host a special pre-concert benefit to support Trillium House on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Strega Nonna (432 Iron Street) in Negaunee, Mi...
Jack Hall Jun 27, 2024
Bay College Increasing Tuition Rates, Fees For 2024-25 Academic Year
The Bay College Board of Trustees approved tuition rates and student fees for the upcoming academic year. As part of its commitment to providing high-quality education while maintaining accessibility ...
Jack Hall Jun 27, 2024
Rep. Hill Highlights Upper Peninsula Initiatives In New State Budget
The Michigan Legislature passed the final state budget for the 2025 fiscal year ahead of the legally required July 1 deadline. Leaders crafted a budget focused on strategic, targeted investments that ...
Jack Hall Jun 27, 2024
McBroom Highlights Funding For Upper Peninsula Projects In State Budget
State Sen. Ed McBroom on Thursday announced the adoption of the fiscal year 2025 annual budget, which includes many key investments in the Upper Peninsula. "This budget is the culmination of months of...
Jack Hall Jun 27, 2024
Michigan House Democrats Celebrate Passage Of State Budget
The Michigan Legislature passed the final state budget for the 2025 fiscal year early Thursday. After passage, Speaker of the House Joe Tate (D-Detroit) issued the following statement: "Earlier today,...
Jack Hall Jun 27, 2024
20th 'Walk In The Park' For Brain Tumor Research Set For July 13 In Escanaba
CLICK BELOW TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH ORGANIZER AMY NORKUS On Saturday, July 13, at 5:00 pm, after 20 years of walking together for brain tumor research, Walk in the Park will finish strong w...
Jack Hall Jun 27, 2024
ORIAN: Central Upper Peninsula Outdoor Recreation Committee Formed
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH PHIL BRITTON, ORIAN FACILITATOR The Outdoor Recreation Innovation Action Network (ORIAN) today announced the membership of its committee, which includes indivi...
Jack Hall Jun 27, 2024
Flags Lowered On Thursday To Honor Former Lawmaker George McManus
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, June 27 to honor and remember former state Senator George McManu...
Jack Hall Jun 26, 2024
Peters Introduces Bill To Help Rural Hospitals Stay Open After Ontonagon Closure
U.S. Senator Gary Peters(MI)introduced legislation to expand Michiganders' access to critical health care services and help prevent rural emergency room closures. The bill seeks to make health care fa...
Jack Hall Jun 26, 2024
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