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NBC’s Kristen Welker Grills Whitmer on Harris Economic Plan: Is This ‘Any More Than a Gimmick?’
NBC’s Kristen Welker grilled Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) Sunday about a proposal last week from Vice Presidential Kamala Harris to put in place a federal ban on “price gouging.”. Harris unveiled her economic pitch to Americans in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday during remarks in which she...
Hill To Join U.P. Corrections Officers On Picket Lines In Baraga, Marquette
Following up on her ongoing advocacy and bill introduction this week to address the staffing crisis in Michigan’s prisons, State Rep. Jenn Hill (D-Marquette) announced today that she will join corrections officers for informational pickets at the Baraga Correctional Facility and Marquette Branch Prison next week. “As always, I...
Family members of Michigan Civil War Veterans honor loved ones with Capitol flag procession
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -A special Michigan Civil War Battle flag Procession was held on Saturday, Aug. 17. The flag procession was a way for people to honor and remember those from Michigan who lost their lives or fought in the Civil War. Family members of those who fought in the...
TC & Cadillac Harnessing the Rise of Off-Road Vehicles
Getting out on the trails is almost a requirement in northern Michigan, whether that’s hiking and biking in the summer or snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter. Each year, outdoor recreation options seem to draw more people to the area. If you hear a rumble or a roar while you’re out, that’s because motorized recreation—including e-bikes, snowmobiles, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or off-road vehicles (ORVs)—is also on the rise.
State board approves funding for two River Rouge housing developments
At its August meeting, The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Board approved funding for four affordable housing developments, which will rehabilitate and preserve 319 housing units in the state. “Every month we continue to make progress implementing housing solutions that have a positive impact for residents, partners and local...
AAA: Michigan gas prices continue to fall
DEARBORN — Gas prices in Michigan are down 12 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.46 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 6 cents less than this time last month and 42 cents less than this time last year. Motorists are paying an average of $51 […] The post AAA: Michigan gas prices continue to fall appeared first on Leader Publications.
Summer’s hot weather coming roaring back to Michigan, but you’ll have to wait a bit
It’s been a while since we’ve had a hot stretch here in Michigan. We have some sizzling late August weather on the way after a few very comfortable, almost cool days early this week. Let’s cut right to the chase. Here are the high temperatures forecasted by the...
Leaders highlight "coastal resilience" investments in West Michigan
The Grand River at Riverside Park served as the backdrop for a press conference by state and community leaders to talk about water infrastructure projects in West Michigan and protecting the Great Lakes ecosystem. Chad Frederick, Associate Professor of Geography and Sustainable Planning at Grand Valley State University touched on...
Monday, Aug. 19, 2024: 5 things you need to know
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - Hello and good morning mid-Michigan! Hope you had a terrific weekend. Now, time to start a new week! If you are up with us now for work or school, check these five stories to know. 1. Living Word International Church’s associate pastor, Randy Saylor, is back in...
Michigan Judge Has Field Trip Student Placed in Cuffs and Jumpsuit
According to WXYZ, a non-profit The Greening of Detroit went on a field trip to the 36th District Court where Judge Kenneth King was presiding. A 15-year-old student was falling asleep and Judge King did not like and warned about it but he felt she had a bad attitude. That is when he ordered her out of the courtroom. Judge King felt she needed a lesson and told her to change into a jail uniform, put her in cuffs, and sit in lock up.
Is your West Michigan company minority-owned? Tell us about it for an upcoming Crain’s list
Across industries, we’re aiming to highlight the largest minority-owned businesses in West Michigan in an upcoming Crain’s Grand Rapids Business list. Companies must be at least 51% minority-owned and based in Kent, Ottawa, Kalamazoo, Muskegon or Allegan county. Find more information and apply here. The largest minority-owned businesses...
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