Michigan News

AG Charges U.P. Prison Staffers, Warden, Nurses Over Inmate Death

Eight former and current employees of the Alger Correctional Facility were charged today with felonies related to the in-custody death of former inmate Jonathan Lancaster, the Department of Attorney General announced. Four of those facing charges are registered nurses who attended to Lancaster before his death, two corrections officers present […]

House OKs Sentencing Commission

Rep. Luke Meerman withdrew his name as the sponsor of a bill to create a Michigan sentencing commission after is passed the House on party-line vote Wednesday. Meerman (R-Coopersville) was the original sponsor of HB 4384 , which outlines the duties of the Michigan sentencing commission, which would be established […]

Reducing Erosion with Native Trees and Plants

Michigan is home to approximately 11,000 inland lakes, 76,000 miles of rivers, and 6.5 million acres ofwetlands. These waters provide significant recreational benefits and economic value, as well as criticalhabitat for many animal, fish, and plant species. But these waterways are threatened by erosion, whichis the removal of the top […]

Gov. Whitmer Announces New Marquette Veterans Home is Fully Funded to Serve 100 Veterans After Securing State and Federal Funding

LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Marquette Veterans Home is fully funded to serve 100 veterans after securing state and federal funding. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program has provided $63.4 million in fiscal year 2023 funding for the construction of a new state veteran home […]

Gov Whitmer addresses danger of wildfires in Michigan

Dear Friend,  As Michigan continues to experience unusually hot and dry conditions for this time of year, the risk of wildfires has increased. That’s why it’s important to be safe and take every precaution while enjoying our beautiful Michigan summers.  Three drivers of fire risk are temperature, humidity/dryness, and wind. We are […]