The Louisiana v. Callais ruling could prompt a new challenge to Michigan’s legislative maps, an independent redistricting commissioner said, but the implications are still unfolding.
Pressing Matters | MDOC Staffing Crisis, Housing Shortage & Bay City Infrastructure Challenges
We examine the staffing crisis Michigan's prison system is facing the housing shortage and more.
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Officials say it could be weeks before historic flooding recedes in Cadillac
The Wexford County Emergency Manger says recovery efforts can't begin until water recedes in Cadillac, leaving people in limbo.
Michigan Senate OKs first part of $88B budget proposal, setting up $12B gulf with state House
The Senate plan would raise spending, even as the state faces a revenue shortfall. It also comes in around $12 billion over the state House's spending target.
State officials push for dam safety legislation following mass flooding
After mass flooding ravaged the state in mid-April, officials say updates to dam infrastructure are more important than ever. But only so much can be done without changes to legislation.
Shipping traffic back to normal after ship drops anchor inside Soo Locks
The U.S. Army Corp said the closure lasted only about five hours and delayed 11 ships.
Book explores Hemingway’s experiences ‘up north’
An Alanson-raised author whose book on Ernest Hemingway’s ties to Northern Michigan explains the region’s influence on the novelist’s work. The book “Picturing Hemingway’s Michigan,” has just been released in paperback.
After Comey indictment, acting AG leaves door open to Whitmer investigation over '86 45'
The term 86 is slang used in the restaurant industry to signal something should be removed, like a menu item that’s out of stock or a disorderly person in a bar.
Michigan House votes to restrict "troubled teen" industry
The industry that includes boot camps and boarding schools would be banned from blindfolding or physically restraining minors en route to residential treatment programs.
Michigan attorney general antitrust inquiry probes corporate consolidation in youth hockey
An email to a parent mentions "potential anticompetitive and unfair trade practices" resulting from corporate owners, "including but not limited to Black Bear Sports Group."
