High School graduates could get a special STEM endorsement on their diploma under a measure before a state senate committee in Lansing. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEM classes are different in that they allow students to work more directly with materials. And senate Republican John Proos …

Michigan’s Junior US Senator says he’s working on legislation in Congress to close the gap on a pay differential for those in the military and support homeless veterans, among other benefit services. Detroit US Senate Democrat Gary Peters says his effort to bring equality to military pay involves creating a …

Lawmakers in Lansing are considering a measure to speed up an effort to give you a better deal when you trade in a car. Current law phases out the sales tax you pay on the difference between the purchase price of a car and what the buyer actually pays after …

Legislators in Lansing may soon resume work on a bill that puts new regulations on transportation-related companies like Uber. Critics of such for-hire transportation firms say it needs regulations like limousines and similar services are regulated, in order to provide safety for riders. Those in the industry say there’s already …

Women seeking to improve their outdoor skills can now register for the 18th annual Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) summer program, offered the weekend of June 5-7 at Bay Cliff Health Camp, in Big Bay, located approximately 30 miles north of Marquette, Michigan. Sponsored by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, …

April 3, 2015 – The Michigan Bureau of Heath Care Services has alerted Michigan veterinarians who may have been affected by a recall of veterinarian medicine provided by a North Carolina pharmacy. Prescription Center Pharmacy, also part of E-Compounding Pharmacy, was closed by the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy. The …

On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with new U.P. Health System—Portage CEO Jeff Lang. Also, Ellie Freeman, Nick Roberts, Jack Ham and Kristina Coon from DDIY join Rick to talk about the upcoming Folk N Food Fest.

MDOT update: Long closures over but Portage Lake Lift Bridge project continues    April 3, 2015 — Major mechanical work on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge and the accompanying long bridge closures are over, but the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) cautions motorists that ongoing maintenance work will continue to impact …

With more than 500 jobs already created, the MTEC Smartzone continues to impact the Keweenaw area. But those new companies may never have gotten started without the help of our state legislators throughout the years supporting the Smartzone. MTEC Smartzone CEO Marilyn Clark says that includes recent work done by …

Space is still available to take part in a day fully devoted to women’s health. A Day For Women, an annual event put on by U.P. Health System—Portage, takes place at Hancock High School next Saturday…on April 11th. That’s Health and Fitness Director Angela Luskin. In addition to the several …