In a bid to capitalize on recent bipartisan pushes to regulate the state’s hemp industry, Wisconsin Democrats have introduced a bill to fully legalize marijuana. But the effort to create legal recreational and medical programs is all but sure to fail. Republicans, who control both chambers ...
ESCANABA – The Daily Press is launching a new student-written column aimed at amplifying student voices and giving young writers a chance to experience real-world journalism. Students in grades six through 12 in the Daily Press’ coverage area are invited to submit their original writing ...
ESCANABA — Mind Trekkers, a traveling display of activities meant to spark children’s interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields, is an outreach program developed by Michigan Technological University that most recently visited Delta County to inspire area ...
HOUGHTON – Over the past number of weeks, various Upper Peninsula newspapers have received numerous complaints regarding subscribers not receiving their newspaper in the mail. According to U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, this problem is not limited to newspaper subscribers. “My ...
ALPENA — As January comes to a close, the next big celebration Alpena residents can look forward to is the annual Alpena Ice Festival on Saturday, Feb. 21. Anne Gentry, Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) executive director, explained that the annual Alpena Ice Festival is a ...
The Michigan Democratic Party has been formally approved to make its case to the national party on why it should receive one of the coveted early nominating contests in the 2028 presidential primary calendar, setting up a regional contest with other states including Iowa and Illinois. State ...