Farmers, environmental groups and farming advocates from across Michigan are urging state lawmakers to pass House Bill 4673, which would allow farmers and ranchers to fix their own equipment.
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Report Cites ‘Flawed’ Voter Purges as Unfair
There are many good reasons for states to update their voter rolls in preparation for elections, but a new report contended many are too zealous about it, jeopardizing some people’s right to vote.
From Beyoncé to ‘Baby Shark,’ the Right Tune Can Save a Life
With popular artists like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift touring Michigan this summer, the American Heart Association is reminding people that some of their favorite songs are for more than singing along.
Michigan Fake Electors Arraigned in Lansing Court Thursday
According to the Michigan attorney general’s investigation, the group of Republicans sent false documents to the U.S. Capitol, claiming to be “the duly elected and qualified Electors” for Michigan, cast the state’s 16 electoral votes for Trump and then Vice President Mike Pence.
Major Win for Michigan with SNAP Asset Test Gone
Michigan families no longer need to spend down their savings and be restricted to having only $15,000 in assets to receive SNAP benefits.
State Extends Program Offering Free Air Purifiers to K-12 Schools
As part of its MI Safe School Indoor Air Ventilation program, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will continue to offer free air purifiers to K-12 schools in the state.
Northern Mich. Republicans Concerned About Pure Michigan After Federal COVID Relief Money Dries Up
State Rep. Ken Borton (R-Gaylord) and other Republican lawmakers sent a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees on July 24, condemning cuts to the Pure Michigan campaign in the most recent state budget.
MI House Prices Increase Slightly, But Remain Lower Than National Prices
Here in Michigan, home prices increased slightly by 1.2 percent compared to last year, with a median selling price of $259,800.
Column: Schools Can Support Success for All Students With New Meal Funding
Now, it’s incumbent upon local school districts to accept the funds so children in all communities can reap the proven benefits.
Enviros Discuss Highs and Lows of DTE Settlement Before State Commission Review
Clean energy and environmental activists gathered Tuesday at a webinar to break down a recent settlement changing how DTE Energy will operate over the next 20 years.