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Michigan elections FAQ: Early voting starts Saturday for August primary
Early in-person voting for Michigan’s Aug. 6 primary begins July 27. The primary will decide congressional and state House candidates who advance to the general election. Voters can find their early in-person voting location online. Michigan voters awaiting November’s historical presidential election have the option to cast their ballot...
Tuesday night notes: Coffeeshop closing, Hotel progress, Delta delays (and more)
I heard the weekend was pretty eventful. Something about a President not running for a second term? Then the Democratic Party rallying around VP Kamala Harris?. Before we get into the latest stuff around town, here's a link to my conversation on our podcast with political journalist Steve Friess on the view from Michigan on the developments, possible VP contenders and more. The road to the White House runs (in part) through Michigan, so it's something we'll watch.
Meet The 10 Richest People In Michigan
For the longest we have heard that money can't buy you happiness, well long-term happiness because it sure can make life easier and provide temporary happiness. Nonetheless, those that have the most money often have the most influence which they say comes with the most problems. Whether you have disposable income or are living paycheck to paycheck, we all have our own problems.
This Spice Helps Keep Cockroaches Out Of Michigan Homes
Check your cupboards for this common household item which helps keep pests out of your home here in The Mitten. I didn't realize it was such an issue until pest control experts Orkin released one of their annual reports:. 3 Michigan cities rank among the most bed bug infected in...
Warning! Another Deadly Virus May be Coming to Michigan!
Yesterday I wrote about possible measles cases spreading in Michigan. And it seems as if this disease stuff won't let up because here comes another warning!. Yikes! Now we are getting another disease warning from the CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And this warning is about the world's deadliest creature spreading a potentially deadly disease.
Nobody claims ownership of $250K earmark for abandoned church in Michigan budget
(The Center Square) – A $250,000 earmark in the new Michigan state budget is raising concerns, with little information about its use beyond a building rehabilitation project. Event planner Tatiana Grant told the Detroit News she requested the funding to restore the St. Columba Episcopal Church, which has been...
Michigan school funding bump varies by district. See how much yours will get
Michigan’s new education budget includes $500 million in extra classroom funding for traditional public schools. But the amount each district receives will vary under the deal, which does not include a traditional per-pupil increase. Instead, the budget will reimburse schools for retirement fund contributions, and those depend on district...
STDs In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana Among Highest In The Nation
A new study shows that 7 cities in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio have a concerning number of STD cases. Here's what you should know. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections aren't easy to talk about. However, the stigma that comes with STDs and STIs adds to the difficulty of protecting people from them. The United States is currently experiencing a substantial rise in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The number of syphilis cases has risen nearly 30% since last year. That is part of a shocking trend according to InnerBody.com,
These Two Michigan Cities Are The Least Expensive For Home Buyers
In today's daunting real estate landscape, the prospect of buying a home can feel like a monumental challenge. The question looms large: how deep into debt are you willing to plunge for that elusive starter or forever home?. But if you're in Michigan, hope flickers on the horizon. Midwest Homes...
Canadian wildfire smoke could be on its way again to Michigan — but nothing like last year
It sounds like a sequel to a bad movie — Canadian wildfire smoke clouding Michigan's skies again. A change in weather patterns over the Great Lakes region is setting up conditions that could push smoke from Canadian wildfires into Michigan — a problem that plagued the state for weeks at multiple times last...
Michigan Among Top States with Most Olympic Gold Medalists
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are nearly upon us. Michigan is sending 17 total Olympians and Paralympians to France to compete for the gold alongside their fellow countrymen. These are the 17 athletes representing Michigan in the 2024 Olympics:. Heath Baldwin - Kalamazoo - Track and Field. Bobby Body...
A Michigan City is Getting Its Own Navy Ship
One Michigan city has bragging rights, because it’s getting its own Navy ship. Yes, I’m talking about the actual United States Navy. I really can’t think of a more patriotic way to honor this Michigan town than by giving it a Navy ship. Now, maybe some other Michigan towns will get the honor down the road.
Michigan gives Dow $120 million for upgrading facilities
Dow is one of Michigan’s oldest companies, having been around since 1897. It's also among the largest. Now, the state’s Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) is giving Dow $120 million in an effort to keep jobs with the company in the state. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced that...
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