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Good morning, it's Saturday. This is Diamy Wang, filling in for Leah Olajide. The high today is 80 degrees. Expect mostly cloudy and windy conditions with the occasional shower, so bring an umbrella if you're heading out just in case. 🎧 Prefer to listen to the news? Here are today's top stories. ...
Michigan attorney general to grocers: Clear up cage-free egg confusion
Cage-free or caged? What’s the difference? There appears to be confusion in the egg aisles at some Michigan grocery stores over eggs sold as “cage-free” and those that are not. On Wednesday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office urged grocery stores to clear up any confusion and identify which eggs came from chickens kept...
Prep Your Pets For A Loud Holiday Weekend in Southwest Michigan
It might get a little loud in southwest Michigan this weekend-- to say the least!. In addition to the traditional 4th of July fireworks celebrations that will be on display throughout the area, the annual Field of Flight air show is set to kick off this Wednesday in Battle Creek.
Michigan Woman Said THIS Casino Won’t Pay Her $127K Jackpot She Won Fair & Square
Winning the lottery is something that everybody dreams about. We sit around and think what would we do if we were to hit a massive jackpot? Would you spend it frivolously, invest in your future, or just set yourself up nicely?. Everybody’s answer will always be the same, but the...
WARNING: Deadly Disease From Bug Bites Now Confirmed In Michigan
There are plenty of reasons Michigan residents enjoy summertime in Michigan. One of those reasons is the warmer weather that allows us to enjoy more of our favorite outdoor activities. But state officials are now warning residents to take caution outdoors as a deadly disease spread through bug bites has been confirmed in Michigan.
Round Two: Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Has Landed in Michigan
They may look pretty but make no mistake: The invasive spotted lanternfly is a nasty, invasive creature, and it has been once again found in Michigan. On Monday (6/24), the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reported a small population of the creature in Monroe County. What is the...
Drug More Deadly Than Fentanyl Has Been Found In Michigan, And Could Be Growing
The opioid crisis in North America is at an all-time high, and one of the worst drugs being abused is fentanyl. In 2020, more than 1,900 people died in Michigan of synthetic overdoses that included fentanyl, which accounts for more than 70% of overdose deaths in the state. But as...
Michigan’s Adventure, Cedar Point Now Operate as Six Flags Parks
On Monday, regional theme park giants Six Flags and Cedar Fair completed their merger, creating the newly minted Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. This union solidifies Six Flags' position as the largest amusement park operator in North America, boasting a lineup of 42 parks across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Cucumbers Sickens Nearly 450 in Michigan, Other States
A salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers grown in Florida has sickened about 450 people in Michigan and 30 other states. So far, about 125 people have been hospitalized due to the illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Michigan, nine people have been reported to have...
New summer EBT gives some Michigan families $120 per child to buy groceries
LANSING, MI - A new Michigan Summer EBT program will provide eligible families $120 per child to buy groceries while school is out for summer. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced this week that the federal government approved Michigan’s plan for the program. It was created based on similar efforts used during the COVID-19 pandemic to address food insecurity for students.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been consistent in addressing '24 presidential run
Even before President Joe Biden's weak debate performance led to calls for him to suspend his campaign and for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer or another rising Democratic star to replace him, Whitmer faced speculation about her potential presidential ambitions to which she's responded that she's focused on leading Michigan. Whitmer has...
Cash program for moms and babies expected to expand across Michigan
A program on a mission to eliminate deep infant poverty by giving cash payments to pregnant moms and babies in Flint is expected to expand to cities across Michigan. Rx Kids, regarded by officials as a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, provides moms with $1,500 mid-pregnancy for essentials like food, prenatal care, cribs or other needs. Then, after birth, families get $500 a month for the first year of the infant’s life, for $7,500 in total. The no-strings attached program, which does not have income restrictions for eligibility, launched in January.
4 proposals that were axed from Michigan’s budget and 1 controversial agency that survived cuts
After several fits and starts, the Democratic-controlled Michigan Legislature wrapped work last week on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget. Most attention has been on education funding, with Republicans objecting to changes in the Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement System (MPSERS) and some Democrats complaining that accompanying legislation wasn’t transmitted to the Senate before they […] The post 4 proposals that were axed from Michigan’s budget and 1 controversial agency that survived cuts appeared first on Michigan Advance.
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