(This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com.) In a long-awaited decision released Wednesday, a federal judge ruled that federal pipeline safety law leaves Michigan no room to shut down the ...
ESCANABA - The Delta County Board voted Tuesday to reject a proposed policy for its representation on the Michigan Counties Workers’ Compensation Fund board. Commissioner Christine Williams brought the suggested policy to the board, which aims to ensure transparency and fairness in the ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — The Upper Peninsula’s not seasonally adjusted jobless rate fell to 4.4% in September, down from 5.8% in August and 5% a year ago, according to data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Release of the information was delayed by the ...
GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Public Library on Saturday hosted “Santa is on his Way” story hour, a multi-part Christmas-themed event for children, sponsored by the Friends of the Gladstone Library. Guest readers read holiday stories to attending participants. After storytime, children ...
In a keynote speech at the Michigan Literacy Summit, held Tuesday at the Michigan Science Center, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said that improving literacy rates would remain her top priority in her final year as governor. “Helping every child read is tough. It’s a worthwhile goal,” she said. ...
DETROIT (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday blocked Michigan's ban on conversion therapy for minors who are LGBTQ+, declaring it violates the First Amendment rights of therapists and counselors. In a 2-1 opinion, the court said the law illegally restricts speech that reflects the ...