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Gov. Whitmer signs bills protecting renters from excessive fees on rent

LANSING, Mich. — On Sept. , Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed four bipartisan bills that require landlords to offer a way for tenants to pay without an added fee, modify the definition of kickbacks to protect medical incentives, and prohibit insurance companies from using unfair pricing models to charge customers different rates for factors out of their control. These bills build on Governor Whitmer’s work to protect consumers, lower costs, and stop companies from nickel and diming Michiganders. “There's nothing more frustrating than trying to pay a bill online only for companies ...

Gladstone DDA to host third annual Downtown Day

GLADSTONE — Downtown Gladstone is gearing up for an afternoon of music, food, shopping and family fun as the community is set to gather for the third annual annual Downtown Day this Saturday. Hosted by the Gladstone Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the event will run from noon to 4 ...

Bonifas Arts Center receives funds

Community Foundation for Delta County Board Members Mr. Nick Chenierand Mr. Todd Maki present a check in the amount of $6,903.96 to Ms. Kate Oman, Gallery Director of the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center in Escanaba, from the Dr. Mary L. Cretens Fund held in the Community Foundation for Delta ...

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With the world's leaders waiting, Trump meets with Mamdani

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's trip to New York for a speech at the United Nations started Monday with a detour to Gracie Mansion for an hourlong chat — and a trip down memory lane — with Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The president, appearing with Mamdani after their meeting, ...

Donation supports Tri-County Safe Harbor amid funding cuts

ESCANABA — As Tri-County Safe Harbor prepares for major funding cuts, longtime supporters are stepping up to help sustain the organization’s work. Tri-County Safe Harbor, 905 1st Ave S, Escanaba, is losing nearly $42,000 in state and federal funding in the next fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, according to the agency’s executive director, Liz Reed. The agency operates around the clock to provide emergency shelter, advocacy, crisis intervention, education and prevention services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in Delta, Menominee and Schoolcraft ...