News & Fun in Michigan
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News and events of Michigan’s Upper Thumb that are worth knowing in the region.
Here are some of the top stories.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has disclosed the year’s top consumer complaints, highlighting prevalent fraud and scams. In 2024, the Consumer Protection Team received over 30,000 complaints, recovering $1.9 million for affected residents and businesses.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson warns that the SAVE Act could hinder voting rights by imposing strict identification requirements, disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups. She urges residents to defend their voting access amid concerns about election security versus voter suppression.
In response to soaring egg prices from avian flu impacts, Rep. Jennifer Wortz proposes a bill to suspend Michigan’s cage-free egg mandate until 2029, aiming to increase supply and lower consumer costs.
A survey in Northern Michigan identifies key concerns—government spending, infrastructure, education, and Second Amendment rights—as misaligned with Governor Whitmer’s agenda. Residents seek tax cuts, expressing frustration over rising costs and stagnant infrastructure conditions.
Winter is now fully set in across the upper Great Lakes region. We are in the seasonal downslope of ice coverage across the Great Lakes. Ice cover becomes a critical metric for weather patterns and lake activities. The Daily Great Lakes …
Winter is now fully set in across the upper Great Lakes region. Ice cover becomes a critical metric for weather patterns and lake activities. This daily report provides the latest updates on ice conditions across the lakes. Lake Superior: 11.13% Lake …
Michigan faces frigid temperatures and snow showers due to an Arctic air mass. Residents should prepare for hazardous conditions, with wind chills near zero, light snow, and difficult travel expected statewide through the weekend.
Michigan’s labor groups celebrate a court ruling requiring the Republican-led House to deliver nine stalled pro-worker bills to Governor Whitmer, aiming to enhance protections for nearly one million workers, including healthcare and pension reforms. The labor movement vows to continue fighting for workers’ rights.
