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Governor Whitmer Celebrates Fed Investment in Wolverine Power to Revive Palisades Nuclear
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has praised the Biden-Harris Administration for their announcement of a significant grant awarded to Wolverine Power Cooperative. This investment, part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), is set to lower energy costs and support the reopening of the Palisades Nuclear Plant, which will provide clean and reliable electricity to over 300,000 homes, businesses, and farms in Michigan.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visits Alabama, participates in ceremony for future Navy ship
Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited Alabama Friday to serve as the sponsor for the 14th and final U.S. Navy Expeditionary Fast Transport vessel that will be built at Mobile’s shipyard and delivered within the next 36 months. It was a visit without any comments about the tense presidential...
On abortion, some Michigan candidate claims conflict with records
LANSING — Donald Trump is downplaying his past opposition to abortion as he seeks a return to the White House, and many Michigan Republicans are following suit. After the fall of Roe v. Wade, which Trump previously took credit for overturning, abortion policy should now be up to the states, according to the former president.
Watch: Biden meets Michigan union members, signs new labor standards for federal workers
President Biden visited a labor organizing training center in Ann Arbor, Mich., Friday afternoon. At the event, Biden signed an executive order aimed at protecting labor standards and unions among federal employees. Friday’s event marked the president’s third trip to a swing state, as the Harris campaign works to win over “blue wall” states Pennsylvania,…
2 U.P. tree tunnels will be popping with fall color soon
KEWEENAW PENINSULA, MI – Two stunning tunnels of trees fit for fall-color lovers can be found about an hour drive from each other in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – more specifically, the Keweenaw Peninsula. “The Keweenaw boasts two beautiful tunnels of trees,” Jesse Wiederhold, spokesman for Visit Keweenaw....
Walz defends pro-Palestinian protesters in solo Michigan interview
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), Vice President Kamala Harris‘s running mate, defended pro-Palestinian protesters as “speaking out for all the right reasons,” as the war in Gaza continues between Israel and Hamas. There has been an increased urgency in getting a hostage and ceasefire deal completed in Gaza after Israel recovered the bodies of six hostages […]
Michigan Residents Warned 13 Items Are Banned From Recycling Bins
As summer winds down in Michigan, many residents are getting ready for fall by cleaning out items from inside and outside of their homes. Some items we'll want to throw away, some we'll donate, and some we'll want to recycle. But, before we do our part to help keep things from piling up in landfills, there are some items you won't be able to recycle in the Great Lakes state.
Republicans zero in on planned EV battery plant in Michigan to hit Democrats on China in battleground state
BIG RAPIDS, Michigan — Last fall, voters angry about plans to build an electric vehicle battery plant in their rural community in central Michigan turned their ire on the township board that supported the project, ousting five of the seven board members in a recall election. It could have...
Wake up with the Washington Examiner: Democrats look made in Michigan, and Republicans return to familiar line of attack
‘Blue wall’ reinforcement None of the seven primary battlegrounds have tipped so far in one direction that either Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump can afford to take their foot off the gas. Both candidates are scrapping for every inch of ground for a map that was shaken up by President Joe […]
Carleton representative introduces legislation to ban lab-grown meat
LANSING — State Representative Jim DeSana, R-Carleton, recently introduced legislation to ban lab-grown meat from being sold in Michigan. According to a recent release, he also introduced a resolution to solidify the right to hunt in Michigan's constitution. "This is about protecting our ranchers and about protecting the integrity of our food supply," DeSana said. "This is also about protecting your right to provide food for yourself and your family." ...
Fallen Genesee County firefighters honored at annual memorial ceremony near Flint
FLINT, MI – The 28th annual Genesee County Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony was near Flint Saturday afternoon to honor and remember public servants who made the ultimate sacrifice for their community. The ceremony was at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, at Flint Memorial Park, 9506 North Dort Highway in...
First fully accessible baseball field in Genesee County now open
FLINT, MI – After nine years of planning, fundraising and constructing, Genesee County’s first fully-accessible baseball/softball field has opened in Mundy Township. Miracle League of Greater Flint organizers hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Mundy Miracle Commons on Sept. 6 with speeches from local officials, representatives from Special Olympics, State Senator John Cherry and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II.
After a year-long hiatus, Eichelberg Farm surprises community selling fresh corn
LINDEN, MI - After over a year-long hiatus, Genesee County saw a familiar face selling sweet corn again. Dwight Eichelberg, owner of Eichelberg Farm at 11154 Linden Road in Linden, surprised the community last weekend by selling his famous sweet corn, selling out in record fashion. If you purchase a...
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