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Senator Peters introduces bipartisan bills to bolster Great Lakes Fishery Research and Management
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Co-Chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, introduced two bipartisan bills to bolster Great Lakes fishery research and management efforts that are critical to both the Great Lakes ecosystem and Michigan’s robust fishing industry, according to a statement released by the Senator’s office Sept. 18.
As swim buoys at state parks are removed, swim area designation expires
As the weather cools and the days shorten, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources continues the process of removing swim buoys and the Great Lakes… Login to continue reading Login…
Budget proposed by the Michigan House of Representatives makes deep cuts to MSP
The FY26 state budget passed by the Michigan House of Representatives on August 26 would severely impact the services of the Michigan State Police (MSP) in multiple ways, including:
State politics updates
On Sept. 10, the U.S. House passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Jack Bergman voted in support of this legislation. The NDAA aligns with President Trump’s peace-through-strength agenda to build a more lethal, capable, and efficient military.
Rep. Hoadley honors MI first responders on 9/11
Catch Hoadley for office hours Friday in Tawas and Au Gres
Michigan legislature updates
2025 House Bill 4793: Introduced by Rep. Mike Hoadley (R-99) on Aug. 21, 2025
Au Gres City Council considers civil infraction ordinance
“Our new attorney said one thing we are lacking is a civil infraction ordinance,” said Au Gres City Manager Dale Wiltse at the city council’s regular meeting Sept. 2.
LETTERS: A line has been crossed
A line has been crossed Dear readers, We are well blessed to live in Northeast Michigan among beautiful forests and waterways, safe and caring communities.… Login to continue reading Login…
Ogemaw County commissioners divided on animal control options
“A little upsetting, our previous animal control officer,” said Jenny David, chair of the Ogemaw County Board of Commissioners. “We paid for him to go to training, which was quite costly.”