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Lansing State Journal

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Michigan hunting, fishing license fee hikes: What you'd pay under Whitmer budget proposal

LANSING — Ten dollars more to bag a deer. An extra $13 to shoot pheasant. And $84 more to license a 24-foot motorboat. Those are among the more than $208 million in proposed higher taxes and fees baked into Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's state budget for 2026 , records released to the Free Press by the State Budget Office show. The proposed fee hikes could be significant in upcoming budget negotiations involving Whitmer, the Democratic-controlled Senate, and the GOP-controlled House. Republicans are generally averse to new revenue measures but the Whitmer administration notes that many of the fees have not...

Michigan · 2025-03-18

WFNT - Flint's News

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Michigan Communities Prepare for Statewide Device Takeover This Week

TVs, radios, cable stations, cell phones, and community sirens - Many of these devices will be taken over and activated this Wednesday. While participation is voluntary, many Michigan counties will be taking part in a statewide tornado drill on March 19 at 1:00 pm. Michigan Statewide Tornado Drill. This is...

Michigan · 2025-03-18
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The Center Square

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Farmers rally at state capitol as industry leaders express concerns about overreach

(The Center Square) – Michigan farmers rallied at the state capitol Tuesday morning to protest what they call state government overreach in honor of National Agriculture Day. The rally coincided with a state House Oversight Committee meeting, where industry leaders, farmers and agricultural advocates testified in opposition to actions taken by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. During the meeting, many shared concerns about excessive permitting and enforcement policies and actions by EGLE. Dan Meccariello, vice president of operations at Generate Upcycle, detailed the company's challenges with EGLE regarding its facility in Fremont, which eventually led...

Michigan · 2025-03-18

Michigan Capitol Confidential

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Whitmer praised at the time of lockdown orders

Michiganders are marking a grim anniversary this March 18. Five years ago, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer locked down the state in response to the COVID-19 emergency, shuttering most of the economy in a shock from which Michigan businesses have yet to recover. Whitmer issued nearly 200 executive orders, many of them...

Michigan · 2025-03-18
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MLive

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Couple held at gunpoint while walking nature preserve trails in Northern Michigan

GARFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI – A man and a woman were held at gunpoint while walking trails at a nature preserve in Northern Michigan, WPBN/WGTU reports. The couple, both 38 years old, was walking around 6 p.m. Friday, March 14, at Miller Creek Nature Reserve near Traverse City when a 25-year-old Lewiston man accosted them, the report said. The suspect was holding a knife and a handgun, which he pointed at the victims.

Traverse City, MI · 2025-03-18

100.7 WITL

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Watch Michigan Bar Transform in the Upcoming Season of ‘Bar Rescue’

The infamously harsh reality TV show features struggling bars and nightclubs across America. While we're certainly excited to host Jon Taffer and his crew in the Great Lakes State, we can't say we're thrilled by his reason for being here. It's a double-edge sword when Taffer takes over!. Bar Rescue...

Michigan · 2025-03-18

Voice News

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Michigan House votes to urge MHSAA to change transgender athlete policy

The Michigan House of Representatives on March 12 adopted a resolution urging the Michigan High School Athletic Association to stop allowing biological males to participate in girls’ sports. Introduced by state Rep. Jaime Greene, R-Richmond, House Resolution 40 responds to the MHSAA’s recent announcement that it would continue to...

Michigan · 2025-03-17

The Saginaw News

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Remains found in Ohio in 2001 identified as Michigan man

Skeletal remains found in Ohio in 2001 have been identified as a Michigan man. Investigators in Stark County determined the remains belong to Anthony Gulley of Pontiac, who was 24 years old when he was murdered in Michigan in 1994. His remains were discovered years later about 250 miles away...

Pontiac, MI · 2025-03-18

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Secrets Of Michigan’s Sunken Logging Towns

Have you ever heard of Michigan's sunken logging towns? These underwater relics tell fascinating stories of the past. In the 19th century, Michigan was a logging powerhouse. Timber was transported via rivers, but some towns were flooded when dams were built. Today, these submerged towns offer a unique glimpse into history. Divers can explore remnants of buildings, tools, and even old roads. It's like stepping back in time, but underwater. Whether you're a history buff or an adventure seeker, Michigan's sunken logging towns provide an unforgettable experience. Ready to dive into this hidden chapter of Michigan's past?

Michigan · 2025-03-18

Jackson Citizen Patriot

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Winter Storm Watch issued for part of Michigan: Up to 15 inches of snow, freezing rain

A Winter Storm Watch is being issued by the National Weather Service for all of the western and central Upper Peninsula counties. That large U.P. area is expected to be part of a significant winter storm system that’s forecast to bring blizzard conditions to the Plains states and the Upper Midwest from Tuesday night into early Thursday. There’s still some uncertainty with the storm track and severity, but here’s what the NWS meteorologists are tracking:

Michigan · 2025-03-18

WILX-TV

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Medicare Changes to Be Aware of

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -Its open enrollment season and in the same way you need your yearly check-up, our Medicare plan needs a check up too. This afternoon Kyle Ingraham of Health Alliance Plan of Michigan discusses important changes happening during open enrollment season. Ingham discusses the importance of reviewing your...

Michigan · 2025-03-17

My Magic GR

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Did You Know These 10 Country Musicians Got Their Start in Michigan

Country music may be synonymous with Nashville, Tennessee, but don’t overlook Michigan when it comes to country roots. While the Mitten State is already well known for Motown, rap and rock legends, it’s also produced some incredible country artists who have made their mark on the genre even though they don’t have southern roots.

Michigan · 2025-03-18

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A savings program for Michigan residents with disabilities is spreading the word about its benefits

A new effort is underway to spread the word about a savings program for Michigan residents with disabilities. Michigan ABLE is partnering with the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan in an effort to increase enrollment in MiABLE accounts. These accounts allow individuals with disabilities to save and invest without jeopardizing essential benefits like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.

Michigan · 2025-03-17

Club 93.7

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One of Michigan’s Last Remaining Drive-In Theaters Just Sold

Is there hope yet for one of Michigan's last remaining drive-in theaters?. Within the past several weeks we've heard of numerous breweries closing up shop and family-run eateries closing their doors, take Creston Brewery in Grand Rapids and Skillet breakfast café in Kalamazoo. If even giant corporations like Macy's...

Michigan · 2025-03-17

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Flint man arraigned in shooting death of 14-year-old girlfriend

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Authorities identified the Flint man accused of shooting and killing his 14-year-old girlfriend last week. Court records show 18-year-old Jermaine Robinson was arraigned in Genesee County District Court on one count of first-degree murder and one count of using a firearm to commit a felony. The...

Flint, MI · 2025-03-17

USA TODAY

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Kirk Gibson steps away from Detroit Tigers TV booth

Kirk Gibson, who has waged a public battle against Parkinson's disease, will remain a member of Tigers organization as a special assistant to the GM.

Detroit, MI · 2025-03-17