Several Michigan cities will be filled with revelers counting down to the new year, often with a distinctively local flair.
Rural Michigan
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Michigan's total deer harvest is down, but hunters shot more bucks in '24
Hunters have harvested more bucks this year in Michigan than they did in 2023, though the total number of deer killed in the state has fallen.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan lawmakers finalize $247M in state subsidies, minus copper mine money
Michigan Senators Wednesday approved nearly $250 million in project incentives but left out money for a UP mine in the process.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Controversial copper mine subsidy among $300M approved by Michigan lawmakers
The $50 million grant to the proposed UP mine drew angry shouts from opponents. Lawmakers also authorized money for an Ypsilanti supercomputing center, a Redford Township diesel engine maker, and Dow Chemical.
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Michigan eyes hunting, fishing, boating fee increases, change to park fees
Democrats want to raise some fees by 50% or more and switch to an ‘opt-out’ model for recreation passports. The state says costs haven’t kept up with inflation.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan ski resorts see surge in reservations after two years of little snow
After two years of drought-like conditions in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, ski resorts are starting to see things turn around.
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Michigan farms must provide milk samples on request to test for bird flu virus
The US Department of Agriculture has ordered dairy farms, milk transporters and processors to submit raw milk samples on request to test for the H5N1 bird flu virus.
Posted inTalent & Education
Broadband internet still lags in rural Michigan; new program links 30k homes
Michigan is 31st nationwide for broadband access, with 1 in 10 residents lacking access. Slowly but surely, though, it is spreading across rural Michigan.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan's rural population is shrinking. Will UP lose political clout?
With fewer births and more deaths, the state’s overall population is expected to begin decreasing in the next 10 years. These trends are especially pronounced in the Upper Peninsula and other rural areas.
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Michigan’s controversial wind, solar energy law is in effect. What to know
The law aims to counter local pushback that is slowing efforts to replace fossil fuel power with green energy. But it faces challenges. Here’s what to know.