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The sponsor of legislation to regulate the medical marijuana industry in Michigan says there is enough support in the state senate to pass the package today. Supporters say the new laws would legalize the possession and use of smoking-alternative forms of medical marijuana. In addition, the new laws would set …

The Michigan Health Department is reporting almost 5,000 children with elevated blood lead levels in the state. The statewide data will be used to help identify cities with a higher percent of children affected by lead. Many times lead exposure to kids come from lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust in deteriorating …

It’s the largest Mega Millions jackpot of the year. Lottery players will have a chance to win $260 million if they match the correct numbers. The Mega Millions drawing is at 11pm.

The governor’s office says Rick Snyder has vetoed a bill that would have cut certain permit fees for noncommercial residential harbors. His office cites the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality would have lost their ability to process permits because the bill would have created a $166,000 annual loss to the …

Who knew getting fit and staying healthy could be this much fun? At the 8th annual Health and Safety Fair, presented by U.P. Health System—Portage, participants were treated to an array of free health screenings and other available services. Health and Fitness Manager Angela Luskin said, “First of all, our …

Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is urging its customers, especially in the greater Houghton area, to be aware of a new phone scam in which an individual calls and threatens service disconnection in regard to their account unless a call or other action is made to provide payment …

June 3, 2016 — A year of planning and one-and-a-half years of construction came to a close in May with the completion of the $8.4 million Portage Lake Lift bridge project. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) project included upgrades to the bridge’s mechanical and electrical systems, along with concrete …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will aid the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the federal agency’s evaluation of whether the northwestern subspecies of moose – found in four states including Michigan – should be added to the list of threatened and endangered species affording federal protection. “We will …

Exploring history is one way to keep active. The Keweenaw National Historical Park and the Western U.P. Health Department is inviting the public to a free historical tour and fitness walk. The guided walk, called the Explore C&H’s Industrial Core, will cover one to two miles on mostly level terrain. …

The state Senate is expected to vote this week on a financial rescue plan for Detroit Public Schools. Wendy Zdeb is the executive director of the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, while at the Mackinac Policy Conference, said the Detroit Education Commission, which was left off the House bill, is …