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Judge retains jurisdiction in lawsuit over Enbridge pipeline
Read full article: Judge retains jurisdiction in lawsuit over Enbridge pipelineA federal judge Thursday kept jurisdiction over a lawsuit seeking to close an oil pipeline crossing a section of the Great Lakes, rejecting Michigan’s effort to shift the case to state court.
DeVos interview about Jan. 6 could cause ripple effect in Michigan election
Read full article: DeVos interview about Jan. 6 could cause ripple effect in Michigan electionReports show that former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is in talks to be interviewed by the January 6 committee, which could have a ripple effect through the Michigan governor’s race.
GOP candidates speak about their thoughts on the 2020 election
Read full article: GOP candidates speak about their thoughts on the 2020 electionLocal 4 is asking the Michigan GOP candidates the same questions ahead of the Michigan Primary Election. Each candidate has a different opinion on the important topics that Michiganders care about. On Tuesday, the topic was based on the economy in the state and what they would do to help fight inflation.
Michigan projects aim to create economic vibrancy in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Michigan projects aim to create economic vibrancy in Metro DetroitThe Michigan Strategic Fund has approved multiple projects across the state aimed at growing economic opportunities in the state. Detroit and Sterling Heights are benefiting from the funds and will have projects developing infrastructure for two headquarters.
How each GOP candidate would combat inflation in Michigan if they were elected
Read full article: How each GOP candidate would combat inflation in Michigan if they were electedLocal 4 is asked the Michigan GOP candidates the same questions ahead of the Michigan Primary Election. Each candidate has a different opinion on the important topics that Michiganders care about. On Tuesday, the topic was based on the economy in the state and what they would do to help fight inflation.
What you need to know about redistricting before the Michigan Primary Election
Read full article: What you need to know about redistricting before the Michigan Primary ElectionWe’re now less than two weeks from primary election day, and as always, in some districts, the primary determines the winner. But with redistricting, we’re moving into very new political territory.
Detroit Metro airport to receive $49.6M to renovate airport, improve flying experience
Read full article: Detroit Metro airport to receive $49.6M to renovate airport, improve flying experienceU.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s visited Grand Rapids on Monday to announce funding given to Michigan airports for renovations.
Whitmer Administration calls on Biden to make birth control more readily available, affordable
Read full article: Whitmer Administration calls on Biden to make birth control more readily available, affordableGov. Gretchen Whitmer is requesting that Washington makes birth control available over the counter and be more affordable for those who need it.
New law allows Michigan distilleries to purchase grains cheaper from local farmers
Read full article: New law allows Michigan distilleries to purchase grains cheaper from local farmersHouse Bill 4842 aims to lower marked-up costs of Michigan grain for Michigan distillers as a way to encourage to use of Michigan ingredients.
What the future of Michigan abortions might look like, how clinics are preparing for a surge of appointments
Read full article: What the future of Michigan abortions might look like, how clinics are preparing for a surge of appointmentsClinics in Michigan are seeing a spike in calls for appointment requests days after the overturning of Roe V Wade.
Court says dues going up $100 for Michigan lawyers
Read full article: Court says dues going up $100 for Michigan lawyersThe state Supreme Court approved an overall increase of 32% Wednesday. Lawyers will pay annual dues of $260 to the State Bar of Michigan, $140 to the attorney discipline system and $15 to the client protection fund.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s name on hit list of militia gunman who murdered Wisconsin judge
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s name on hit list of militia gunman who murdered Wisconsin judgeA retired Wisconsin judge was found zip-tied and shot to death in his home on Friday. The man who allegedly murdered the judge had Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, among others, on his “hit list.”
What to know about the tornado that touched down Friday in Gaylord
Read full article: What to know about the tornado that touched down Friday in GaylordAt least one person has died, and 44 others were injured when a tornado touched down in Gaylord, Michigan on Friday, according to Gaylord Mayor Todd Sharrad.
13,000 Michigan children in need of a new home -- what to know about foster care
Read full article: 13,000 Michigan children in need of a new home -- what to know about foster careThousands of Michigan children are looking for a new home, and the state of Michigan is calling on loving families who are looking to expand.
Flashpoint Interview: Political reporter weighs in on how the republican party is addressing Politico’s leak
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Political reporter weighs in on how the republican party is addressing Politico’s leakBridge Michigan’s Lauren Gibbons speaks on how the republican party is responding to the possibility of Roe V. Wade in Michigan.
Gov. Whitmer says she will fight for Michigan abortion rights if Roe is overturned
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer says she will fight for Michigan abortion rights if Roe is overturnedGov. Gretchen Whitmer is making it quite clear she’s not giving up the fight for the right for abortion, even it means taking that battle to State Supreme Court.
Michigan Senate OKs new scholarships, boosts college funding
Read full article: Michigan Senate OKs new scholarships, boosts college fundingThe Michigan Senate has overwhelmingly approved a spending bill that would fund new college scholarship program for high school graduates and increase operations funding for state universities by 11% overall.
Michigan, NPS team up to promote accessibility to national parks
Read full article: Michigan, NPS team up to promote accessibility to national parksThis past week, the Whitmer Administration announced that the National Parks Service and Michigan are partnering to promote accessibility to national parks.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer announces actions to support families, restaurants, and residents facing eviction
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Whitmer announces actions to support families, restaurants, and residents facing evictionLANSING, Mich. – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that her administration is taking action to support Michigan families, restaurants and small businesses among the COVID-19 pandemic. The Whitmer Administration plans to implement another liquor buyback program for restaurants and bars and partner with Michigan restaurants to allow SNAP benefits for prepared meals. It also announced another $2 million for the Eviction Diversion Program. Whitmer hints at possibility of resuming indoor dining at Michigan restaurantsAs we head into another Michigan winter, I’ll continue to do everything I can to support our families and small businesses.