After the Trump administration cut 90% of its funding, Michigan Humanities suspends activities, including the ‘Great Michigan Read,’ a student history competition, museum exhibits and a veterans project.
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Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Natural gas plants in UP are 'clean' energy sources, House bills contend
UP lawmakers say the gas plants should be deemed acceptable under Michigan’s clean energy law, saying Yoopers would see energy bills spike if they are shut down prematurely. Environmentalists argue the bills are premature and unnecessary.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Slammed by northern Michigan ice storm, foresters wonder what’s next
A historic ice storm in late March downed millions of trees across Northern Michigan, obliterating untold sums of lumber. Forest owners wonder what to do now.
Posted inOutdoors Life
It’s almost morel season, Michigan! Here’s how to find them — and how to cook them
Morel mushroom season is coming soon to Michigan. Learn how to find them from a five-time national morel hunting champion.
Posted inQuality of Life
30,000 gallons of maple syrup likely lost in historic Michigan ice storm
The historic ice storm that clobbered northern Michigan in late March destroyed at least 150,000 maple trees, meaning a loss of some as much as a third of the state’s output of the sweet stuff.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan tax deadline April 15; ice storm victims can ask for more time
The Michigan and federal tax filing deadline is April 15. As always, individuals can apply for an extension. The state is also offering more time for those affected by the recent ice storms in northern Michigan.
Posted inMichigan Government
Troubled teens caught in middle of Michigan treatment facility shuffle
As the state closes a northern Michigan juvenile health facility and displaces a Macomb County center, kids are left in limbo.
Posted inEvents
Watch Bridge Culture Club discussion of 'Enough to Lose' with author RS Deeren
In a discussion with Bridge Michigan readers, author RS Deeren talked about his collection of interconnected short stories centered on life in Michigan’s Thumb region.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Colder winter a hopeful sign for this year's fruit crop, Michigan growers say
This year offers hope for Michigan fruit growers, after fluctuating spring temperatures and mild winters last year. Still, overproduction may lower prices and impact profits.
Posted inOutdoors Life
After ice storm, more than a dozen Michigan state parks remain closed indefinitely
Several Michigan state parks, facilities and state-managed trails remain closed after damage from an ice storm.