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WASHINGTON, D.C.- The United States Postal Service has announced today that the Kingsford Mail Processing Center, which was previously scheduled to have their mail sorting operations moved Green Bay in July, will now continue offering a full range of mail processing services through the end of the year. Congressman Benishek, …

Dozens of suspected heroin dealers are being indicted for running one of the largest drug rings on Midwest Indian reservations. A federal grand jury in Minnesota has indicted 41 people who prosecutors say trafficked heroin and other hard drugs from Detroit, Chicago and Minneapolis to Indian reservations in the region, …

Keeping drivers and passengers safe all summer long is the goal of a new campaign launched by the Michigan Office Of Highway Safety Planning. The “Michigan Summer of Safety” effort allows local police departments, sheriff’s offices and State Police to decide how and when to conduct federally-funded seat belt and …

Consumer confidence took a step back this month as a result of the economy’s dismal first quarter performance. That’s’ according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. U-M economist Richard Curtin says the decline was widespread among all age and income subgroups as well as across all parts of …

A Michigan House Committee is considering a move to take more than $130 million out of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to help fund road repair. Part of the proposal would call for taking money that came from Indian casinos. The MEDC questions if doing that would be legal, noting …

A bill lessening the penalty for a minor in possession of alcohol (MIP) is before a state Senate committee. The legislation would change MIPs from a misdemeanor, which could carry jail time, to a civil infraction punishable by just a fine. However, a third offense would remain a misdemeanor. Bill …

A proposal to run a power transmission line across the Straits of Mackinac to connect the Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula is drawing the ire of at least one U.P. Community. Escanaba City Councilwoman Pat Baribeau says the bill ignores the western U.P.’s connection to Wisconsin power providers. Escanaba Mayor …

Beginning Monday, women in Michigan will get more information about their breast cancer risks. Governor Rick Snyder signed a law in January making Michigan the 25 state to require that women are notified if their mammogram finds they have dense breast tissue, which make it more difficult to spot a …

State lawmakers are considering legislation to open the door for community colleges in Michigan to offer four-year degrees in certain disciplines. The bill would allow community colleges to offer the degrees in programs such as ski area management, wastewater treatment and nursing. Supporters of the measure say community colleges offer …

A bill awaiting the governor’s signature would make open bars at private events, like weddings, legal. Right now offering a drink package to someone planning a private event is a no-no. Instead, a host can opt for a cash bar or to pay per bottle consumed. State Representative Ray Franz, …