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Advocates say adding anti-discrimination measures for natural hair will protect Black Michiganders from discrimination in the workplace and elsewhere.

The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians don't want to give up their new casino in Muskegon County despite obstacles and opponents, including the Governor.

The annual Manistee County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner was held this month.

Backers of a proposed $180 million casino near Muskegon are hopeful there’s still a chance for gubernatorial approval of their plans, though that likely won’t come for at least another six months.

More than 80% of the nation’s fire departments are made up entirely or mostly of volunteers, the National Fire Protection Association says.

When firefighters show up to a blaze or medical emergency across much of the United States, they most likely are volunteers. It’s also likely the department is understaffed, struggling to replace old

Two Cadillac area students recently were recognized at a recent conference that aimed at increasing opportunities and career potential.

Right now, the law does not allow paid-on-call or part-time firefighters compensation if they suffer from cardiac or respiratory illnesses.

The passage of HB 4001 reduces taxes on certain retirement income and sweetens the state Earned Income Tax Credit. Gov. Whitmer is expected to sign.

The passage of HB 4001 reduces taxes on certain retirement income and sweetens the state Earned Income Tax Credit. Gov. Whitmer is expected to sign.