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Whitmer focuses on policy at NAACP event
(The Center Square) – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer defended President Joe Biden at this week’s NAACP Convention in Las Vegas amidst growing calls across the party for him to drop out of the race. The contrast is notable. The governor is a top name floated in the Democratic Party as a replacement for the president, even […]
Soo, Detour Village to be sites of AAM pilot project
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI— An eastern Upper Peninsula project has received more than $512,000 in state funding to further Advanced Aerial Mobility technology in Michigan. AAM is a new type of transportation that uses electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to move people and cargo between places not currently or easily served by surface transportation or existing aviation modes.
July 19, 2024 | This Week in Government: Prison Study Suggests Move Offender Success to LEO
Each week, the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Government Relations team, in partnership with Gongwer, provides members with a collection of timely updates from both local and state governments. Stay in the know on the latest legislation, policy priorities, and more. Prison Study: Move Offender Success From Corrections To LEO. New...
State Rep. BeGole faces GOP opponent in fight to keep Michigan House seat
LANSING, MI — A former sheriff’s fight to keep his state House seat will begin against a fellow Republican during the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election. Voters first elected Brian BeGole to the Michigan House of Representatives’ District 71 seat in 2022. The former Shiawassee County sheriff represents parts of Genesee, Saginaw and Shiawassee counties.
Kalamazoo donor’s $7M gift to honor father-son legacy in UM football
A $7 million gift from the Kalamazoo-based Monroe-Brown Foundation will honor the Brown family football legacy at the University of Michigan with support for locker room updates and other needs at Schembechler Hall. The renovated space will be formally named the Robert J. Brown and Robert M. Brown Locker Room...
Grand Rapids wine shop plans to rebrand under new ownership
A popular East Hills wine shop is rebranding under new owners, who say they plan to be careful stewards of the store’s customers and mission. After almost three years working for Leon & Son LLC, General Manager Ben VanderWaal is taking over the operation as owner, alongside his wife Izamar Contreras-Alvarado. The couple plans to close the shop briefly for renovations and reopen it as Ritual Wines next month.
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
Is Most of Michigan’s Cash Really Tainted with Cocaine and Feces?
Have you ever had someone tell you to wash your hands after handling money? Well, after reading this article, you'll take that advice seriously from now on. We've always been told that money is the dirtiest thing we handle daily, but you won't believe just how contaminated it is. For...
Michigan auto insurance: How to pick the cheapest options under no-fault
Since Michigan overhauled its no-fault system several years ago, buying auto insurance is more complicated and requires new decisions on coverage options. So getting the cheapest price quote now takes a little more work. The biggest new choice concerns the amount of medical benefits coverage, known as "personal injury protection"...
Branch County Head Start staffed and funded
BRANCH COUNTY — For the first time since before COVID-19, the county Head Start and Early Head Start programs are fully staffed, Assistant Superintendent of Early Childhood Education Cindy Hutson informed the BISD board Wednesday. Hutson said the federal Department of Health and Human Services notified the Branch Intermediate...
Lake Michigan city expands its outdoor drinking district
SOUTH HAVEN, MI -- You can now sit at a city park and enjoy an alcoholic beverage in one of Michigan’s top tourist destinations near the shores of Lake Michigan. The South Haven City Council voted this month to amend its social district boundaries, based on a recommendation from the Downtown Development Authority.
AJ Hinch sends blunt message to Tigers' front office about Tarik Skubal rumors
At this point, it doesn't feel too hyperbolic to say that Tigers fans would riot if Tarik Skubal is traded away at the deadline, especially since they already seem to be on the verge of mutiny after mere rumors about a Skubal deal. The Tigers should not trade Skubal, period....
Village rallies behind venue as neighbors make noise about decibel levels
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI — While a noise ordinance may be in the works for Warner Vineyards, the loudest noise in Paw Paw Thursday evening was made by supporters of the local concert venue. As a standing-room-only crowd spilled into the hallway at the July 18 Planning Commission meeting,...
Thistledown & Row: Downtown Buchanan building transforming into restaurant, bar
BUCHANAN — A collaboration between local business entities is giving the historic Redden Building a new lease on life in downtown Buchanan. Michael and Elaine Rowland of Rowland Property Group and Ann Tuite of Buchanan Craft LLC – parent company of River Saint Joe – have been hard at work transforming 103 Days Ave. into […] The post Thistledown & Row: Downtown Buchanan building transforming into restaurant, bar appeared first on Leader Publications.
Indiana woman accused of killing 10-year-old foster son by sitting on him arrested in Michigan
An Indiana foster mother has been charged in a warrant with reckless homicide for allegedly sitting on her young foster son, causing his death. She was arrested in Michigan last Saturday.
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