Local U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-Watersmeet) is continuing to push for additional funding to the border with Mexico in efforts to slow down illegal immigration. The statement comes as a stop-gap budget to keep the federal government open was approved by Congress.
The Michigan Attorney General’s office has filed for dismissal regarding a challenge to the state’s scheduled income tax increase. The lawsuit, initially brought forth by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy with support of various co-plaintiffs like local State Senator Ed McBroom (R-WaucedahTownship), has garnered attention not only for its potential financial implications but also for the diverse coalition it represents.
The Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council named state Rep. Jenn Hill (D-Marquette) Public Official of the Year last night. Hill won the award for her forward-thinking legislation to lower solar energy costs for consumers and enhance Michigan’s energy security. Hill, a member of the Energy Reliability, Resilience and Accountability Task Force, issued the following statement on the award: “I’m honored to receive this recognition. Our transition to clean energy needs to be a rising tide that lifts all boats. As policymakers, business leaders, advocates and citizens, it’s up to us to develop a positive vision of how life will be better for all of us under a carbon-neutral standard. We need to make sure that every community has access to clean energy — especially those most impacted by pollution — and that the transition benefits businesses and consumers alike. I will continue to work hard to advance legislation to make our energy system more efficient, increase reliability and lower energy costs for families in the U.P. and throughout our state,” Hill said.
How cool was the bee workshop this past Saturday?! If you missed it, don’t worry – we plan to host a follow-up session come next spring. We want to express our heartfelt thanks to our local beekeeper Mary, for sharing her time, expertise, and stories with everyone who attended.
Over 350 students from Alger and Marquette County fifth grade classrooms attended Agripalooza, the annual agriculturally- centered education event, on Friday, Sept. 29 at the Michigan State University South Farm in Chatham. The event focuses on providing personal experience with various agricultural and conservation efforts in education.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Western and Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Councils will conduct a joint meeting at the Delta County Chamber of Commerce multipurpose room, located 1001 N. Lincoln Road in Escanaba from 3 to 5 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Oct. 11.
The Munising Mustangs girls tennis program had a tough go of things at the GNC tennis championships in Marquette, finishing last of the seven teams at the competition. “It was tough sledding for us at GNCs as we were the smallest school there,” said Munising Coach Rich Prunick, Jr.
As we come into October, Munising Library will once again take the time to highlight the fight against censorship and join with other libraries, schools, bookstores, and groups around the world to call attention to the very real attack on our freedom to read. October 1 – 7, 2023 is Banned Books Week and the American Library Association and Unite Against Book Bans will mark this year’s event with a call to action on Let Freedom Read Day.
Seasonality is a huge part of our lives here in Alger County. While we mainly talk about it as part of our economy and infrastructure, seasonality can also have major impacts on what we do for entertainment and health in the Central Upper Peninsula.
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, to celebrate the work our great dental hygienists and dentists do and to help raise awareness of the importance of maintaining good oral health. Good oral hygiene results in a mouth that looks and smells healthy.
