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Governor Rick Snyder says Monday’s launch of the Michigan Department of Talent and Economic Development demonstrates that Michigan is taking the lead in closing the talent gap by preparing residents for the highly skilled, technical jobs of today and tomorrow. Snyder created the new state department through an executive order …

Some opponents of Proposal 1, which increases taxes and triggers other revenue primarily for roads, schools and local government say it should be voted down because revenue also goes to things like mass transit. Those opponents argue that its wrong to put more money into a system that includes a …

A legislative committee Tuesday again takes up a measure to repeal Michigan’s ban on ticket scalping. Ticket scalping is when an event ticket is sold for more than the face value, sometimes a lot more. Sponsors say when a person buys a ticket for a game, it should be considered …

When the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital’s expansion and renovation project is complete, it will feature a new emergency center, ICU and a Med Surge. Something else it will include–photos from the public. People are invited to submit up to ten digital photographs to www.Aspirus.org, the best of these will be displayed …

The longest closing to date in the ongoing extensive maintenance project of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge is coming up this weekend. The bridge will be closed for 11 1/2 hours starting Saturday night at 9:00pm.  The bridge is scheduled to reopen at 8:30am Sunday morning. Unlike the shorter bridge closings …

The Presque Isle Power Plant is not for sale, according to a new agreement reached between WE Energies and Cliffs Natural Resources. WE Energies Spokesperson Barry McNulty says that UPPCO will not be buying the Upper Peninsula based power plant this summer and that the Wisconsin utility company will continue …

It’s now the homestretch in the first round of the Kraft Hockeyville USA contest. As of this morning, Dee Stadium in Houghton was leading all other Upper Peninsula rinks with more than 500 nominations. The Calumet Colosseum and the Lakeview Arena in Marquette were neck and neck–each with roughly 300 …

Vote for Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park as ‘Best State Park’ in USA Today 10Best contest Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park currently holds 2nd place in the competition for the title of Best State Park in the nation in USA Today’s 10Best Travel Awards. Visitors and fans of the park …

The Michigan League for Public Policy has issued a new report calling on the Snyder Administration to increase funding for adult education programs. The report “Willing to Work and Ready to Learn: More Adult Education Would Strengthen Michigan’s Economy” cites a decrease in adult education enrollment by nearly half since …

It’s tax season, so Attorney General Bill Schuette is offering tips to Michigan residents to avoid IRS scams and tax-related identity theft. Schuette says con artists take advantage of tax season at the expense of Michigan taxpayers and notes that anybody contacting a consumer claiming to be from the IRS …