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Lawmakers won’t be returning to Lansing for a one day session to talk about road funding Tuesday. The House announced Monday there won’t be any attendance or votes taken, signaling there is not a deal yet on a road funding solution. Lawmakers are currently weighing a bill that passed the …

A state lawmaker plans to introduce legislation that would follow through on recommendations in a recent report to cut the number of trial court judges in Michigan. Senator Rick Jones of Grand Ledge says he’s seen judges in the past be more eager to get on the golf course than …

A proposal requiring university boards to hold open meetings is being weighed by lawmakers in the Michigan House. The joint resolution is sponsored by State Representative Martin Howrylak. If approved by both the House and Senate a question would be placed on the November ballot asking voters to update the …

A state panel has put off a vote on whether to recommend medical marijuana be used by children with severe autism. The Michigan Medical Marijuana Review Panel was due to vote Monday but postponed the vote until July 31st to study the issue more. A petition is before the panel …

A new report says there are now more Michigan children living in poverty than there were during the Great Recession. The “Kids Count” report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation says while most states, including neighboring ones, have seen improvement in child well-being over the past five years, Michigan kids …

Big Brothers Big Sisters of U.P. Kids needs your help! We have an EXTREME shortage of volunteer “Big Brothers” and way too many “Little Brothers” on our waiting list.  Can you help us to identify this potential “Big Brother”? If this profile sounds like someone you know – talk to …

A proposal to cut the local district court judgeship would be ill-advised, according to the current sitting judge in that courtroom. A report by from the State Court Administrative Office says five district court judgeships are slated to be eliminated, including the court servicing Houghton, Baraga and Keweenaw Counties. The …

A Painesdale woman is injured following a boat accident on Sunday. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department says the accident happened at a dock belonging to a residence on Rocky Shores Road in Stanton Township around 5:45 in the afternoon. Officials say 55-year-old Kevin Geshel from Painesdale was trying to maneuver …

The Army Corps of Engineers says they will perform an Economic Impact study on the Soo Locks if funding becomes available. This study is part of an effort to increase the priority of the construction of a replacement Lock in the Army Corps’ list of authorized projects. Congressman Dan Benishek …

It will be lights out on the International Bridge arches this week in Sault Ste. Marie as a cost-saving lighting replacement project prepares to take a highly visible step forward. The International Bridge Authority will be replacing the white lights that have illuminated the nighttime sky on top of the …