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MDOT schedules twelfth community meeting for I-375 Detroit project

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 28, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will hold its twelfth community meeting about the I-375 project in Detroit on November 13, 2025.

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Nesbitt denounces harassment faced by Turning Point USA members at Royal Oak High

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 28, 2025

Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt of Michigan issued a statement on Tuesday addressing recent incidents involving members of the newly formed Turning Point USA chapter at Royal Oak High School.

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Michigan appeals court orders presentation of withheld bills after legal dispute

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 27, 2025

The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks and the Michigan Senate in the case of Michigan Senate v. Michigan House of Representatives.

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Michigan GOP congressmen set for large tax cuts under new federal law

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 25, 2025

Republican Representatives John James and Bill Huizenga are expected to receive significant tax cuts as a result of a recent tax law passed by Congressional Republicans.

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Traffic signal at M-26 and Canal Road in Houghton shifts to flash mode for winter

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 25, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced that the traffic signal at the intersection of M-26 and Houghton Canal Road in Houghton will switch to flash mode starting early Tuesday, October 28.

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MDOT schedules open house for 2026 Charlotte road improvement projects

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 25, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced an open house for the public to learn about planned road improvements on M-79 (Lawrence Avenue) and M-50 (Cochran Avenue) in Charlotte, Eaton County.

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Michigan Senate considers bills to strengthen enforcement against robocall scams

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 25, 2025

Senator Roger Victory testified before a Michigan Senate committee on Wednesday to advocate for legislation aimed at curbing robocall scams.

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Nesbitt urges use of federal funds for Michigan rural hospital support

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 23, 2025

Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt has called on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to use funds from the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), made available through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, to support...

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Nesbitt criticizes end of state-backed Gotion plant project in Michigan

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 23, 2025

Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt has commented on the decision by Michigan Economic Development Corporation officials to end state incentives for the Gotion plant project near Big Rapids.

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Westbound US-10 in Bay County to have lane closures for maintenance Oct. 26-29

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 22, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that lane closures will take place on westbound US-10 in Bay County for maintenance work.

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Mike Rogers faces criticism over claims on Medicaid impact from GOP tax law

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 22, 2025

In recently released audio from Heartland Signal, former Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers is heard claiming that the GOP tax law will not result in Michiganders losing Medicaid coverage.

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Governor Whitmer highlights new state budget and infrastructure plans across Michigan

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 22, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited several Michigan cities on Monday to discuss the recent passage of the state budget, education funding, and a new roads deal.

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Crouse Road bridge demolition scheduled after high-load strike in Livingston County

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 22, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced that demolition of the Crouse Road bridge over US-23 in Livingston County will begin on Friday, October 17.

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Rep. Jenkins-Arno secures $12 million for Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute expansion

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 22, 2025

State Representative Nancy Jenkins-Arno has announced the allocation of $12 million in state funding for the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (SBWI) in Adrian.

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Senator Roger Victory announces over $25 million for West Michigan infrastructure

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 22, 2025

Senator Roger Victory has announced that more than $25 million in state funding will be directed to infrastructure and public safety projects in West Michigan.

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Portage Lake Lift Bridge to undergo routine inspections with lane closures next week

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 22, 2025

Crews from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will conduct routine inspections on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, which connects Houghton and Hancock.

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Lake Gogebic State Park day-use and boat access site to close temporarily for electrical work

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 22, 2025

The day-use area and boating access site at Lake Gogebic State Park will be closed from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Daylight Time on Wednesday.

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Whitmer signs bipartisan $2B annual road funding plan for Michigan

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 22, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that Michigan’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget will allocate nearly $2 billion annually to repair state and local roads.

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Runestad proposes changes to Michigan’s rulemaking oversight process

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 22, 2025

Senator Jim Runestad has introduced new legislation aimed at reforming the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) in Michigan.

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Governor Whitmer orders flags lowered to honor former Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 21, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has directed that U.S. and Michigan flags at the State Capitol Complex be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, October 22, to honor the late former Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick.