The Flint water crisis, the auto bailout and the recent shooting spree in Kalamazoo were all topics in Sunday night’s Democratic Presidential Debate in Flint. Both candidates were asked what they would do to rebuild trust with Flint residents who feel they’ve been lied to about the quality of their …
Read More »Chronic Wasting Disease Among Top Concerns At Joint DNR Advisory Council Meeting
For the full story and video by ABC-10’s Katlin Connin, click here. There are two DNR Advisory Councils in the UP, one on each side of the peninsula. They come together each year to talk about wildlife, natural resources and a number of other topics. This year, Chronic Wasting Disease …
Read More »Peters Looking To Expand Programs For High School Students To Earn College Credit
High school students in the Copper Country have a way to get a leg up on their college career and save a little money in future tuition costs. Through dual enrollment and concurrent programs, students can earn college credits by taking approved courses while in high school. Senator Gary Peters …
Read More »L'Anse MDOT Workers Come Up With Another Way To Help Winter Road Maintenance
For the full story and video by ABC-10’s Andy Kulie, click here. Workers at the Michigan Department of Transportation’s L’Anse Maintenance Facility have come up with another solution to a winter road maintenance problem. That’s MDOT Transportation Maintenance Specialist John Dault One goal during winter maintenance is to keep a …
Read More »Schuette Releases Annual List Of Top Consumer Complaints
Attorney General Bill Schuette has released his annual list of top consumer complaints. Number one on the list are financial related services, which was also the top complaint category last year. The second most complaints have to do with cable TV, followed by retail services, automobile services and internet services. …
Read More »Bill To Reduce Penalty For Underage Drinking Passes Senate
A bill to lessen the penalty for underage drinking cleared the state Senate Thursday. It’s currently a misdemeanor for those charged with minor in possession, but the legislation would change it to a civil infraction, punishable by a $100 fine. Subsequent offenses would remain a misdemeanor. Senator Rick Jones, R-Grand …
Read More »Snyder Says He Won't Resign
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder will not resign. Despite a call for his resignation from Michigan House Minority Leader Tim Greimel Wednesday, the governor says he’s fully committed to remaining in office and fixing the problems with the water in Flint. Greimel wants Snyder to resign over “actions and inactions” related …
Read More »Snyder Appealing FEMA's Decision Not To Help With Flint Water Crisis
Governor Rick Snyder has announced that he’s filing an appeal with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in an effort to seek more federal funds to help the city of Flint through its water crisis. The governor says there’s a long road ahead for Flint’s recovery and more assistance is needed …
Read More »House Speaker: No More Money For Flint Until October
The top Republican in the Michigan House says Flint won’t see another dime from the state to help with its water crisis until October, when the new budget takes effect. House Speaker Kevin Cotter says lawmakers took care of immediate needs, such as approving money for bottled water and water …
Read More »Michigan Granted Federal Waiver To Expand Medicaid To Flint Residents
The federal government has given Michigan the green light to expand Medicaid coverage to pregnant women and children affected by the Flint water crisis. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services approved a waiver allowing the state to expand Medicaid coverage and services to expectant mothers and children up …
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