Category Archives: News

Regional Jobless Rates Increase; U.P. Rate Holds Steady
Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates rose in 14 of Michigan's 17 major labor market areas between April and May, according to data released today from the Michigan Department of Technology, Managemen...
Jack Hall Jun 24, 2021

Downstate Gas Station Agrees To Pay Fine Over Price Gouging
A BP gas station owner in Plymouth Township previously told to cease and desist from price gouging has agreed to pay a $2,000 fine, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today. Last month, the Depart...
Jack Hall Jun 24, 2021

Northern Michigan Woman Pleads Guilty To Federal Tax Fraud
Jessica Marie Dowker, 39, of Kewadin, Michigan pleaded guilty to the willful failure to pay over to the Internal Revenue Service employment taxes, U.S. Attorney Andrew Birge announced today. Dowker is...
Jack Hall Jun 24, 2021

State Paying To Test Wastewater For Signs Of COVID-19 Variants
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently announced nearly $49 million in grant funding to support 19 local projects that will continue conducting COVID-19 wastewater surve...
Jack Hall Jun 24, 2021

LaFave Wants Remaining COVID Restrictions Subject To Review
State Rep. Beau LaFave is calling on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to remove her emperor crown, end creation of new COVID-19 restrictions without legislative consent, sign legislation to return to pre-pandemi...
Jack Hall Jun 24, 2021

Governor Whitmer Signs Five Veterans-Related Bills Into Law
Today, Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bill 10, Senate Bill 440, House Bill 4040, House Bill 4050, House Bill 4122. "All the bills I signed today make a difference in the lives of Michiganders," saidGo...
Jack Hall Jun 24, 2021

Plans Coming Together For Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Walk
The annual Mackinac Bridge Walk is back for 2021, and the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) has updated a video explaining the options people have for participating in this beloved event. Based on the s...
Jack Hall Jun 24, 2021 2019 Mackinac Bridge Walk

State Launches New Dashboard To Track Drug Overdoses
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has launched an interactive data dashboard to highlight current trends in drug overdoses among Michigan residents, and to monitor the use o...
Jack Hall Jun 24, 2021

Marquette County Man Arrested On Home Invasion Charges
Michigan State Police have arrested a Marquette County man in connection with a home invasion that happened nearly two weeks ago. The incident happened at a home on Carlshend Roadd in Skandia Township...
Jack Hall Jun 23, 2021

Army Corps Orders Environmental Impact Study Of Mackinac Tunnel
The acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will proceed with an environmental impact statement for the Enbridge Energy, Limited Pa...
Jack Hall Jun 23, 2021

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