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Republican-controlled Michigan Senate recognizes LGBTQ Pride Month View Comments The GOP-controlled Senate approved the resolution by Sen. Jeremy Moss in a voice vote, meaning there is no tally of who voted in support of or opposition to. All 16 Senate Democrats signed on as sponsors along with two Republican lawmakers: Sens. Jim Stamas of Midland and Wayne Schmidt of Traverse City. "The people of Michigan understand, appreciate and value the cultural, civic and economic contributions of the ...

President Joe Biden and Congress announced back in March that $3.7 billion would go to Michigan schools to help children as they passed the American Rescue Plan.

Bay Shore Outfitters, which has locations in Sturgeon Bay and Sister Bay, opens June 4 in Algoma with sales and rentals along with clothing and gear.

While Governor Whitmer's visit to West Michigan on Monday had most of the attention focused on the state's back-to-work rules and a visit to Steelcase, another stop in Grand Rapids means that canned cocktails in Michigan will be cheaper and boozier.

9 & 10 News May 24, 2021 A big win for local distilleries in Northern Michigan and beyond, as a new bill package opens up the market for the craft brands. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a pack of four bills Monday in Grand Rapids that will make it much easier for craft distilleries to distribute and market their hard seltzers and canned cocktails. Strict liquor laws in Michigan used to require massive red tape for distilleries to get lower alcohol, small format beverages licensed by the state...

View Comments Ready-to-drink canned cocktails can now be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a legislation package that expands the distribution of mixed spirit drinks. Senate Bills 141- 44 aim to support spirit manufacturers and small businesses, create good-paying jobs within the state and cut red tape when it comes to canned cocktails, according to a news release. Distillers are a growing industry in the state and the bills make it easier for the...

Governor Whitmer signs mixed spirits package to create jobs and support Michigan small businesses By Will Kriss May 24, 2021 | 4:15 PM LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Today, Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bill 141, Senate Bill 142, Senate Bill 143 and Senate Bill 144, which will make it easier for distillers and retailers to distribute and sell mixed spirit drinks. “This is a great example of bipartisan legislation that will create jobs and help our small businesses grow, and shows...

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9 & 10 News May 12, 2021 With the utility tunnel set to replace the Line 5 pipeline still two-to-four years away from completion, many lawmakers and advocates are confused why Line 5 is being shut down now. According to a shutdown order put forth by Governor Gretchen Whitmer back in November, the Line 5 oil pipeline running under the Mackinac Straits must cease operation at midnight Wednesday night. “You can’t just shut it down,” said Representative Jack O’Malley, “Look what happened ...

gneese@mininggazette.com HOUGHTON — Local and downstate lawmakers visited sites damaged in the 2018 floods last month as part of an effort to encourage the Department of Natural Resources and the state legislature to provide more funds to restore trails. State Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan, and Rep. Greg Markkanen, R-Hancock, organized the event. “I thank Chairman Ed McBroom and Rep. Markkanen for bringing some pretty heavy hitters up to take a look at the properties we have here that unfortu...