City of Escanaba holds press conference, thanks workers and community
ESCANABA — The city of Escanaba dealt with a severe water main break Thursday morning that caused the city to lose approximately 1 million gallons…
Politics & Government
Stabenow, Peters, Bergman respond to the presidential address regarding shutdown
WASHINGTON D.C. — Tuesday afternoon, Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow made a speech on the Senate floor regarding the impact that the government shutdown is having…
Cambensy Named Assistant House Democratic Floor Leader
LANSING — State Rep. Sara Cambensy (D-Marquette) was named as assistant House Democratic floor leader today for the 2019-2020 legislative term. Cambensy is serving her second term…
U.S. Coast Guard on duty during shut down
MARQUETTE — It has been over 6 days of no pay one branch of the military since the partial government shut down happened, but these servicemen…
MTU students help out with Line 5 Tunnel concept
HOUGHTON — Michigan Legislators Last week gave final approval to plans that will build an oil pipeline tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac for the…
NMU included in capital outlay bill headed for Governor Snyder’s desk
MARQUETTE — Some exciting news hit the College of Technology and Occupational Sciences at Northern Michigan University this morning. NMU was notified that their capital outlay…
Senator McBroom officially sworn in
ESCANABA — On late Thursday afternoon, Senator Ed McBroom was officially sworn in as Senator for the 38th district of Michigan. The swearing in took place…
Stabenow authored Farm Bill passes through Congress
WASHINGTON D.C. — On Tuesday, the United States Senate passed the farm bill which was co–authored by Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Senator Pat Roberts (R-KA)….
Learning more about the legalization of Marijuana
LANSING — The state of Michigan is still tying up some loose ends with it’s legislation regarding the recent legalization of marijuana and while medical dispensaries…
Senator Casperson discusses the lame duck session
With the elections over and a new legislature and administration getting ready to start in Lansing next month, there has been some concern on bills…