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Michigan still pumps oil. Taxpayers often stuck with tab to cap orphan wells
LANSING – Michigan’s oil industry may not be front and center, but it remains active with over 9,300 wells across the state. The U.S. Energy Information Administration ranks Michigan 18th in the nation in crude oil production. In June 2024, Michigan wells produced 211,000 barrels of crude oil...
Expert says proposed Michigan bill giving parents control over kids’ social media could help
A proposed law to give Michigan parents control over their children’s social media use could help curb the growing mental health crisis among adolescents, one educator says. “The facts are that social media is affecting kids’ mental health. Kids are reporting this,” said Christy Buck, executive director of the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan. “If we can do something about it and establish more education for parents on the effects and parents can choose whether or not they are going to allow this, we’re giving people a choice.”
Michigan GOP Candidates Face Scrutiny Over Unpaid Taxes and Failed Businesses
LANSING — A group of Republican candidates for Michigan's state House is under fire for their personal financial mismanagement, raising doubts about their ability to manage the state’s finances. An investigation by the American Journal News reveals a troubling history of unpaid taxes, failed businesses, and financial irresponsibility among these candidates despite their campaign promises to improve Michigan's economy.
Michigan gas prices up 10 cents since last week, AAA says
(CBS DETROIT) - Gas prices in Michigan are up 10 cents since last week, AAA said Monday. Michigan drivers are paying an average of $3.47 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is 5 cents more than this time last month but 21 cents cheaper than this time a year ago, according to AAA. On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $52, which is $6 less than what they were paying in August 2023. In Metro Detroit, motorists are filling up for an average of $3.48 per gallon, which is about 10 cents more than last week but 22 cents less than...
Breadfans: Michigan is a Surprising National Leader in Bagel Consumption
If you were to imagine a place where the population would eat a lot of bagels, you might immediately think of the east coast and specifically New York or New Jersey? Would it surprise you to know that Michiganders eat more bagels per person annually than either of those two states.
Halloween Pop Up Bars Are Arriving Just In Time For Spooky Season In Michigan
As much as we want to keep our youthful spirit alive during the Halloween season, it’s quite clear that people want to continue to keep it a holiday for kids and children. Unfortunately, for adults, the only thing that we have left is parties involving alcohol. It’s like they...
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