Category Archives: News

State Rep. Beau LaFave, of Iron Mountain, today released the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's executive order prohibiting all gatherings of more than 250 people until April 5...

For the safety of our patients, their loved ones and our medical staff, UP Health System - Bell, Marquette and Portage are expanding visitor restrictions to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses...

Attorney General Dana Nessel is stating her support for a package of bipartisan bills introduced in the Michigan Senate today that will add price-gouging protections during an emergency declaration or...

President Trump is declaring a national emergency to deal with the growing coronavirus crisis. Speaking in the Rose Garden, Trump said the action will open the door to distribution of up to 50-billion...

Bay College and the communities we serve continue to benefit from the leadership of Dr. Coleman. Under her leadership, Bay College has been recognized nationally in varying areas amongst community col...

The state Senate on Thursday passed legislation to restore hundreds of millions in funding that was cut by the governor last year, said Sen. Ed McBroom. The bill also provides additional support for n...

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that her administration will expand access to telemedicine for Michiganders by immediately allowing Medicaid beneficiaries to receive services in their home ...

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) led introduction of the bipartisan, bicameral Coronavirus Worker Relief Act. The new bill, which Peters introduced with U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI), Todd Young (R-I...

The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) will cease in-person visiting of prisoners effective immediately for the safety of staff, prisoners and the public. This will also include outside volunte...

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that in order to slow the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan, she is ordering the closure of all K-12 school buildings, public, private, and ...