Category Archives: News

Governor Signs Bill To Forgive School Snow Days
Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4206 to forgive four additional snow days that occurred while the state was under a state of emergency due to extreme cold temperatures during the 201...
Jack Hall May 10, 2019

Rep. LaFave Announces Outstanding Education Awards
State Rep. Beau LaFave of Iron Mountain announced today the 2018-2019 Outstanding Educator Award recipients. "I would like to congratulate all the nominees on their achievements." LaFave said. "All of...
Jack Hall May 10, 2019

Attorney General Opposes Auto Insurance Reform Bill
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel weighed in today on auto no-fault legislation that sped through the House and Senate earlier this week, warning residents that the bills will deliver limited temp...
Jack Hall May 10, 2019

LSSU Students Raising Salmon For Lake Superior
Lake Superior State University fisheries and wildlife management alumnus and Michigan Department of Natural Resources fisheries technician Dan Operhall empties about 20,000 Atlantic salmon fingerlings...
Jack Hall May 10, 2019

Trout Unlimited Helping Kids Plant Salmon Eggs
The Fred Waara Chapter of Trout Unlimited (FWCTU), headquartered in Marquette, initiated the Salmon in the Classroom (SIC) program more than a decade ago. Through the SIC program, FWCTU provides fundi...
Jack Hall May 10, 2019

Michigan Celebrates Foster Care Month
From Wayne County to Gogebic County, blue and white lawn flags will dot Michigan's landscape this month to demonstrate the need for loving foster homes for children. Michigan has approximately 13,500 ...
Jack Hall May 10, 2019

Governor Signs Legislation; Uses Line-Item Veto
Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4286, which passed with unanimous support, to improve transparency and reporting for the Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Fund, while also issuing h...
Jack Hall May 10, 2019

Marquette Diocese Welcomes Pope's Abuse Statement
"We welcome Pope Francis' moto proprio, 'Vos estis lux mundi,' or 'You are the light of the world' released today," said Bishop John Doerfler. "The Holy Father's moto proprio will guide our future eff...
Jack Hall May 09, 2019

Kids on Kampus Program Returns At Bay College
Bay College Escanaba Campus is pleased to announce the return of Kids on Kampus Summer Youth Programs. A variety of course options will provide students with an opportunity to experience learning in a...
Jack Hall May 09, 2019

Senators Call For Accountability On PFAS Contamination
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Gary Peters (D-MI) today led eight other Senators in announcing the introduction of the PFAS Accountability Act. This legislation would ho...
Jack Hall May 09, 2019

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