Michigan House studying Senate-approved gas tax increase
LANSING — The Michigan House of Representatives has more than two weeks to study the…
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Survey finds optimism in businesses owners
MARQUETTE — Michigan owners of small and medium–sized businesses are increasingly optimistic not only about…
Four downstate conservation officers receive Lifesaving Awards
Photo courtesy: Michigan DNR
Pictured, left to right, are: Officer Brian Lebel, Officer Mike Wells, Officer Jeff Ginn and Sgt. Mike Bomay
The right to hunt wolves debate continues in Michigan
The right to hunt wolves is still a topic of discussion here in Michigan. Those…
Michigan candidates take the hot seat
With the November 4th election nearing, Michigan candidates were put in the hot seat tonight….
Organ donors give the gift of life
The decision to be an organ donor is a gift recipients say they can’t even…
DNR awarded grant to help fight white-nose syndrome in bats
Courtesy: Michigan DNR
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced Friday that it has been awarded a grant of $52,500 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for work on white-nose syndrome, a disease caused by an invasive fungus that only afflicts bats.
$7.5 million available for U.P. communities to help with deep freeze costs
Courtesy: Governor Rick Snyder’s office:
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today said the state is moving swiftly to inform 32 communities in northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula of their eligibility for assistance in repairing critical infrastructure damaged during last winter’s deep freeze.
Michigan minimum wage is now $8.15 per hour
LANSING — The minimum wage for Michigan workers has risen today by 75 cents. It…
Michigan Senate passes NRC wildlife management bill
The Natural Resources Commission is one step closer to having the authority to name any animal…