Both political parties look to increase number of women lawmakers
BY ANTHONY RIZZOIn Michigan and many U.S. states, women make up a relatively small percentage of elected officials. But the state's two main political parties are trying to change that.Out of the 148...
View ArticleApplications sought for water safety
BY ANTHONY RIZZOOver three-million dollars in state and federal funding is being offered up to local governments, nonprofit organizations and universities to protect water quality in Michigan.Bob Day...
View ArticleAmendment introduced to protect Great Lakes
BY ANTHONY RIZZOThe U.S. House has voted against an amendment that would have helped protect the Great Lakes from pollution.The amendment was in response to a bill giving the U.S. Department of Energy...
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Horses boosting handicapped kids in Chippewa County
BY MARCY MISNERThe 4H horseback riding program for handicapped kids in Chippewa County has a little giddy-up in its step this year, thanks to help from some volunteers and a new partnership with Sault...
View ArticleDuck stamps to contribute to wetlands
BY ANTHONY RIZZOThe state has announced the new line of collectible duck stamps to assist in the conservation of Michigan's wetlands.The Michigan Duck Hunters Association, or the MDHA, and the DNR have...
View ArticleLARA warns Michigan businesses about a corporation scam
BY JESI MUNGUIAMichigan corporations have been put on notice to watch for what is being called a frequently-used scam.The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs is warning businesses...
View ArticleLawmaker wants to raise state sales tax to help students pay for college
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkThere's a proposal in Lansing to raise the state's sales tax to help Michigan students pay for college.Democratic state Representative Vicki Barnett's plan...
View ArticleState of Michigan roads
BY JENNIFER WEINGARTEarlier this year in his State of the State Address, Governor Rick Snyder said Michigan needed to spend an additional $1.2-billion on roads each year, or risk them falling apart...
View ArticleCMU's Med School holds white coat ceremony
BY SARAH ADAMSThis weekend, Dr. Ernie Yoder, Founding Dean of CMU's College of Medicine, or CMED. greeted 64 students, many from Michigan, who make up the Inaugural Class of the College of Medicine. "I...
View ArticleMedical marijuana panel draws fire from advocates
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkA state panel will meet this week to consider whether new health conditions should be covered under Michigan's Medical Marijuana Act. There's a question over...
View ArticleRetirees challenge MI pension tax in court
BY RICK PLUTAMichigan Public Radio NetworkA class-action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of retired public employees against the state for extending Michigan's income tax to pensions. The lawsuit...
View ArticleLogan's law dropped by lawmakers
BY ANTHONY RIZZOA bill we told you about months ago is currently being rewritten. Michigan lawmakers said it would have cost too much in its current version.Logan's Law would have created a registry...
View ArticleFlint Children's Museum gets Arbor Foundation recognition
BY JENNIFER WEINGARTFlint Children's Museum has received certification from the Arbor Day Foundation making the museum a certified Nature Explore Classroom.The certification is for the museum's...
View ArticleSturgeon study in Cheboygan County
BY ANTHONY RIZZOThe DNR has announced plans to conduct a population study of juvenile lake sturgeon in Cheboygan County's Black Lake. The study is scheduled to start in mid-August. It'll consist of...
View ArticleStates partner up in modernization of medicaid technology
BY JESI MUNGUIAMichigan and Illinois announced Friday "an interstate alliance" to allow Illinois to access Michigan's Medicaid Management Information System as a shared service. Michigan currently has...
View ArticleFormer general to challenge Benishek
BY MIKE HORACEA retired general has announced he will run for congress in northern Michigan, challenging two-term Republican Dan Benishek. Jerry Cannon made the announcement this morning, saying his...
View ArticleGovernor declares a fiscal emergency in Pontiac schools
BY RICK PLUTAMichigan Public Radio Network Governor Rick Snyder has agreed with a review team's finding that the Pontiac school district is in a state of financial emergency. The school board still...
View ArticleMedical pot board rejects asthma, autism as acceptable conditions
BY JAKE NEHERMichigan Public Radio NetworkA state medical marijuana review board said autism and asthma should not be added to the list of ailments that can be treated with the drug. Activists said the...
View ArticleReport says Michigan attracting more farm workers
BY RICK PLUTAMichigan Public Radio NetworkA new report commissioned by the state estimates there are about 49 thousand seasonal farm workers in Michigan. When family members are counted, the number is...
View ArticleInaugural North 45 East poetry reading
BY ANTHONY RIZZOA chance to experience the original works of local award-winning poets has come.The inaugural North-45-East poetry reading will be held in downtown Alpena at the Art tomorrow in the...
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