Category Archives: News

More Families To Get Child Support Pass-Through Cash
Michigan residents who receive child support in addition to cash assistance through the Family Independence Program (FIP) will soon see more money they can use to buy food, clothing and other items fo...
Jack Hall Dec 20, 2019

Michigan Lottery Warns Of New Prize Scams
The Michigan Lottery is warning the public to be aware of scam artists telling people they've won a big lottery prize but need to pay a fee to collect it. The Michigan Lottery processes all prize clai...
Jack Hall Dec 20, 2019 Scam Alert written on multiple road sign

Rep. Cambensy Comments On Downstate Steel Layoffs
U.S. Steel announced yesterday that it would indefinitely idle part of its Great Lakes Works site in Ecorse and River Rouge, laying off as many as 1,500 steelworkers just days before the beginning of ...
Jack Hall Dec 20, 2019

Businesses Selling Alcohol Reminded To Check ID
Checking ID, not serving minors and knowing the signs of customer intoxication are just a few important reminders for the state's liquor licensees to keep patrons safe as they host increased crowds in...
Jack Hall Dec 20, 2019

Governor Signs Supplemental Budget Bill Into Law
Today, Governor Whitmer signed every bill in the Fiscal Year 2020 supplemental budget package passed by the Michigan Legislature. "This is a good deal for Michigan taxpayers that will provide essentia...
Jack Hall Dec 20, 2019

Michigan Businesses To See Tax Reduction Early
In 2020, Michigan employers will no longer see an Obligation Assessment on their tax rate notice thanks to the early payoff of Michigan Finance Authority bonds by the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UI...
Jack Hall Dec 20, 2019

NMU President meets With Japanese Scholar
In each of the 40 years Marquette has had a Sister City relationship with Higashiomi, Japan, NMU's president has sponsored a student to attend the university. The 40th Japanese scholar, Ami Nakadera, ...
Jack Hall Dec 20, 2019

Stabenow Touts Soo Locks, Asian Carp In Budget
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today announced that the Fiscal Year 2020 budget bill will help Michigan's economy by expanding job training programs and protecting the Great Lakes. The U.S. Senat...
Jack Hall Dec 20, 2019

M-DOT Highlights Safety Accomplishments In U.P.
From roundabouts at major intersections to a new bridge with a built-in warning system, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects across the Upper Peninsula this year were designed with sa...
Jack Hall Dec 19, 2019

Bergman Votes In Favor Of Trade Deal With Canada, Mexico
CLICK BELOW TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH REP. BERGMAN Today, Congressman Jack Bergman voted in favor of the United States-Mexico-Canada-Trade-Agreement (USMCA). The USMCA promotes a more fair an...
Jack Hall Dec 19, 2019

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