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Ferris State University student David Wenzlick testified before a state House of Representatives subcommittee this week, sharing how the Tuition Incentive Program has made it possible for him to get a transformative education. Wenzlick, a sophomore from Lapeer, joined Dan Eichinger, Ferris State’s vice president for Governmental and External Affairs, in testifying before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges on Thursday, March 7, in Lansing. TIP is a state program that encourages eligible students to complete high school and continue their educa...

My immediate thoughts are: Has he ever fished or hunted in Michigan or elsewhere? Has he camped at any of our state parks or state forest campgrounds?

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed a former Michigan Lottery commissioner to run the state Department of Natural Resources.

Scott Bowen is the longest-serving commissioner for the state lottery and has a long career in government. Re-elected in November, Whitmer has made several personnel changes this year.

Curtis Hertel stepped down from his position as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's director of legislative affairs Friday.