Category Archives: News
Governor, Lawmakers Reach Agreement On Schools
Rep. Greg Markkanen today announced the Legislature has reached a bipartisan agreement with the governor to put students on the best path to success as school buildings remain closed to protect Michig...
Apr 02, 2020
Michigan Coronavirus Cases Reach 10,791; Deaths 417
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Thursday afternoon that the state's total number of confirmed coronavirus cases has jumped to 10,791, which is some 1,457 more cases in th...
Apr 02, 2020
Island Resort & Casino Extends Closure Indefinitely
In response to the ever changing COVID-19 crisis and to ensure the health and safety of our employees and guests, the Island Resort & Casino management announces it will remain closed beyond April...
Apr 02, 2020
LaFave Pushes For Gas Sales When Attendant Not On Duty
State Rep. Beau LaFave, of Iron Mountain, today urged Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to issue an emergency order to implement his legislation, House Bill 4732, and allow gas stations to dispense fuel when an a...
Apr 02, 2020
Governor Signs Order To Clarify Veterinary Restrictions
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-34, to clarify the temporary restrictions she placed on non-essential veterinary procedures as part of Executive Order 2020-32. The order p...
Apr 02, 2020
Governor Closes School Buildings; Districts To Do On-Line Learning
CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN TO THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-35, which orders all K-12 school buildings to close for the remainder of the sch...
Apr 02, 2020
Escanaba City Council To Hold First Virtual Meeting
CLICK BELOW TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH MAYOR MARC TALL Escanaba's city council will meet Thursday night, but not in the usual way. Mayor Marc Tall says it will be a virtual meeting, something ...
Apr 02, 2020
Governor Asks To Extend Emergency By 70 Days
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-33, which recognizes the expanded scope of economic, educational, and civic dislocation caused by the COVID-19, and equips the administrati...
Apr 01, 2020
Dickinson County Announces First Presumptive Case
The Dickinson-Iron District Health Department has been notified by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services of a presumptive positive COVID-19 case in Dickinson County. The person is ident...
Apr 01, 2020
Attorney General Warns Menard's On Its Business Practices
The Michigan Department of Attorney General on Tuesday sent a letter to Menards following reports that the company's stores have been engaging in business practices which might endanger the health of ...
Apr 01, 2020
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