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Rural Michigan
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Northern Michigan health director quits, cites anger over mask mandates
After months of conflict in six counties over COVID school mask mandates, “my health is suffering” Lisa Peacock said.
Posted inTalent & Education
$100M Kalamazoo career tech center shows promise, inequities in Michigan
Michigan’s career and technical education system is hobbled by enormous funding inequities across the state, even as Kalamazoo builds a state-of-the-art CTE center bankrolled by an anonymous donor.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
DNR announces fishing regulations for Michigan’s 2022 season
Expanding spearfishing, new bag limits and size restrictions are among the regulatory changes made by the state.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan’s largest marijuana farm coming to tiny village, ready or not
So many cities have opted out of pot that small towns are key to growth of the industry. That’s caused some heartburn in Lawrence in Van Buren County, but the revenue and jobs are tough to pass up.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | If you’re worried about local health policies, run for office
Do you realize how many candidates run unopposed each election? Good people of character and integrity can make all the difference.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Federal judge kills chances of Michigan wolf hunt
A federal court in California re-enlisted the gray wolf as an endangered species, preventing wolf hunts in nearly every state.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan police probe alleged voting equipment breach in Roscommon County
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson requested the investigation after her office received reports ‘an unnamed third party was allowed to access vote tabulator component.’ The first-term Democrat suggested the breach may be related to ongoing attempts to undermine the 2020 presidential election.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Michigan lawmakers to DNR: Set a wolf hunt now. State wants to wait.
The Michigan House passed a resolution supporting a wolf hunt but the DNR says it needs more time and federal clarity before deciding.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Duck and goose populations booming in Michigan. Other birds? Not so much.
The waterfowl are a rare avian success story nowadays, as high water levels create excellent wetlands for breeding.