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Republican lawmakers have introduced bills in Lansing that would prohibit the extension of tax credits originating under the now-defunct Michigan Economic Growth Authority, which have accumulated a $9.4 billion liability in the state and caused a budget shortfall in the current fiscal year. The first bill prohibits MEGA tax credit …

Governor Rick Snyder has issued an executive order moving the state’s School Reform Office — designed to improve struggling schools — from the Michigan Department of Education and Democrat-controlled State Board of Education, into his department of Technology, Management and Budget. Democrats were quick to criticize the move. The governor …

The city of Houghton put out the call to Pack the Dee–and they did. In a strong show of support for the city’s claim to the Hockeyville title, hundreds of hockey lovers participated in a group photo decked out in their hockey jerseys and gear. And why do they believe …

The Michigan Tech women’s basketball team thumped the competition this season, going undefeated at home. And now as the number one seed, Tech will be hosting the NCAA Division 2 Women’s Basketball Midwest Regional final at the Wood Gym this weekend. But before the first tip off, MTU Athletic Director …

An Atlantic Mine woman is injured following a snowmobile accident in Adams Township. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department says the accident happened yesterday just before noon on Trail number 121—North Freda Trail. The 32-year-old woman was reportedly traveling southbound in a party of two snowmobiles when she lost control on …

The top speller in the Upper Peninsula this year is right here in Calumet. 6th grader Zander Worm of Washington Middle School is the winner of the U.P. Spelling Bee. More than a dozen schools competed in the finals.  Moderator Jerry Carnes says that the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th …

Six graduate engineering programs at Michigan Technological University are on the rise according to a national report. The annual graduate engineering specialty rankings were released yesterday by US News and World Report. Environmental engineering was ranked 38th in the nation, compared to 52nd last year.   Electrical engineering was ranked 92nd, up from 114th last …

Michigan’s unemployment rate in January fell to its lowest level in more than 12 years. The state’s jobless rate in January was 6.3%, down 0.1% from the December 2014 revised rate of 6.4%. It’s the lowest unemployment rate for Michigan since the 6.3% rate posted in November 2002. According to the …

A proposal has surfaced in Lansing to remove Michigan from Daylight Saving Time. State House Democrat Jeff Irwin of Ann Arbor says DST has worn out its welcome, noting that after time changes in March, traffic and workplace injuries have gone up, presumably due in part to the loss of …

Michigan Lottery players purchased more than $13 million in Club Keno tickets last week, an all-time high for the popular game. Player purchases from March 3 to March 9 surpassed the previous record by more than $1 million. During that time period, players won nearly $9 million playing Club Keno. …