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NRCS Announces Application Cut-Off Date for Conservation Programs
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS-Michigan), a division of the USDA, announced an application cut-off date of Dec. 2, 2022, for conservation financial assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). EQIP provides conservation financial assistance to agricultural producers and private non-industrial forestland owners for a wide variety of conservation practices to address natural resource concerns.
Read MoreNRCS Announces Application Cut-Off Date for Conservation ProgramsUPSET not responding agency at Christmas raid
According to the Michigan State Police, the police activity at Foggy’s Steakhouse in Christmas was not a drug raid by the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET). An incident occurring on Sunday, October 30 was rumored to be a drug bust at the property, but further depiction should come next week from official sources.
Read MoreUPSET not responding agency at Christmas raidPowerball Jackpot Unclaimed Again; Worth $1.5 Billion Saturday
No one matched all six numbers to win Wednesday night’s Powerball jackpot, giving Michigan Lottery players a chance at a $1.5 billion jackpot in Saturday’s drawing. The cash option stands at $746 million.
Read MorePowerball Jackpot Unclaimed Again; Worth $1.5 Billion SaturdayLocal proposals also on ballots
The following proposals are for local taxes, which will be on the ballots in only certain precincts in Alger County. These are presented without commentary.
Read MoreLocal proposals also on ballotsLocal groups respond to propositions
The Munising Beacon asked two of Alger County’s political action groups, Alger County Action and Stand Up Alger, to discuss why or why not local voters should or should not support the three statewide proposals on the ballot. One group is conservative leaning and one group is liberal leaning to ensure equal representation. The opinions and information below was created by Alger county citizens to help discuss the pros and cons of each state proposition and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Munising Beacon.
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