Category Archives: News

Mackinac Center Not Impressed With Whitmer Plans
Throughout tonight's State of the State address, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made it clear that she is prepared to take action. In the address, she proposed eight expansions and no government limitations. T...
Jack Hall Jan 30, 2020

Eastern U.P.Senator Reacts To Governor's Speech
State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, issued the following statement on Wednesday in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2020 State of the State address: "While I was pleased to hear many of the ...
Jack Hall Jan 30, 2020

Rep. Cambensy Comments On State Of State Speech
In response to Gov. Whitmer's State of the State Address this evening, state Rep. Sara Cambensy (D-Marquette) issued the following statement: "It's problematic to hear that 43 percent of residents in ...
Jack Hall Jan 29, 2020

LaFave Carries Gun To Governor Whitmer's Speech
State Rep. Beau LaFave, of Iron Mountain, today said a plan from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to sell bonds for road funding isn't new - and that seeking $3.5 billion in upcoming years won't be any different...
Jack Hall Jan 29, 2020

Governor Whitmer Talks Roads In State of State Speech
Today, Governor Whitmer delivered her second State of the State address to the Michigan Legislature, where she announced a series of bold administrative actions to get things done for the people of Mi...
Jack Hall Jan 29, 2020

Community Conversation On Aging Services In Manistique
The Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging and the Aging & Adult Services Agency are inviting the public to join community conversations throughout the state to discuss the needs of older ad...
Jack Hall Jan 29, 2020

Marquette Prosecutor, Sheriff Comment On Second Amendment
Marquette County Prosecuting Attorney Matt Wiese and Marquette County Sheriff Greg Zyburt jointly announce their position on the Marquette County Second Amendment Sanctuary Resolution. Both Mr. Wiese ...
Jack Hall Jan 28, 2020

Northern Michigan University Winter Enrollment Up 3%
Northern Michigan University's 10th day enrollment report for the current winter semester shows the overall headcount is 7,077, a 3% increase over winter 2019. The university's total population served...
Jack Hall Jan 28, 2020

Michigan Senators Want $320 For Great Lakes Programs
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI), co-chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, led a bipartisan effort to urge the Trump Administration to allocate at least $320 million for t...
Jack Hall Jan 28, 2020

Gowda Returns To UP-Health System Escanaba Staff
UP Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Santosh Gowda, MD, to UPHS' hematology and oncology team. Dr. Gowda is returning to Escanaba after having previously worked in the area from 200...
Jack Hall Jan 28, 2020

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