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Benishek In Support Of County Road 595 Lawsuit

As a federal lawsuit commences to pave the way for the building of a road to service traffic to and from the Eagle Mine, the Upper Peninsula’s voice in Washington is expressing his support. County Road 595 has been blocked by a ruling from the EPA. The Marquette County Road …

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Gas Prices Fall Back

Michigan motorists are getting a break this week with lower gas prices, based on a new survey from Triple-A Michigan. The Auto Club survey found average weekly gas prices are down ten-cents from a week ago, leaving the current statewide average at about $2.84 per gallon, which is also about …

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Deer Hunters On The Decline

The number of deer hunters was down in Michigan in 2014, according to a survey by state officials. Officials told the Michigan Natural Resources Commission this week that the state sold seven percent fewer licenses in 2014. Also, there were 12 percent fewer antlered deer and 18 percent fewer antlerless …

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Snyder Officially Ends Film Tax Credits

Governor Rick Snyder has signed a bill into law which stops funding of the state’s much talked about film incentive program. Critics of the incentives say they’re a waste of taxpayer money and economic benefits of the program have been overstated. Supporters of the incentives disagree, saying a healthy film …

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Heroin Use Increasing In The U.P.

Heroin use has dramatically increased across the U.S. including Michigan. The center for disease Control and Prevention says heroin use increased 63 percent from 2002 through 2013. Tim Scholander with the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team says heroin use is growing in the Upper Peninsula. He says dealers from bigger …

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Dillon New Michigan Democratic Party Chair

State Representative Brandon Dillon is the new head of Michigan’s Democratic Party. He was elected to the post by the party’s state central and executive committees over the weekend. He’s taking over for Long Johnson who stepped down to run for Congress. Dillon is in his third term in the …

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Apple Crop Not Too Badly Damaged By Frost

An early look at Michigan’s apple crop shows a late May frost did some damage but not a ton. Frost rings look to be the extent of the damage. They don’t impact how an apple tastes but will affect how it looks – leaving discolored bands going around the apple. …

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Redistricting Resurfaces

A recent US Supreme Court decision which allows states to take away lawmakers’ authority to draw legislative district lines has prompted some to consider a petition drive in Michigan to create a special commission to draw the lines. But it may not be that easy. A longtime political pollster who …

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Senator Smith Pleads Not Guilty

State Senator Virgil Smith has plead not guilty at an arraignment Thursday for allegedly beating his ex-wife and shooting at her with an assault rifle. The Detroit Democrat is charged with felonious assault, malicious destruction of personal property, domestic assault and a weapons charge. The 35-year old Smith is accused …

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