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Make safe firewood choices to protect the places you love

This October, support Firewood Month by choosing to buy firewood where you burn it to prevent the spread of tree pests and diseases. As natural resource managers across the state work to limit tree loss from oak wilt, hemlock woolly adelgid and other destructive invaders, you can do your part by making safe firewood choices. Invasive species, those that are not native and cause harm to the environment, economy or human health, are often transported to new locations through human means. Most tree pests and diseases get to new destinations in contaminated plant material or infested wood ...

House approves Rep. Markkanen plan to alleviate growing child-care crisis in Michigan

The Michigan House today approved legislation from state Rep. Greg Markkanen to help improve the state’s child-care system. The plan is part of several bipartisan bills prioritizing effective care and greater flexibility as people throughout Michigan look for a child-care system that is more compatible to their needs. The proposals also support providers who depend on adequate resources to deliver reliable care. “This is a major issue for many hard-working people across the U.P. and in rural areas. There is often not reliable care readily available and it leaves parents in a tough ...

Michigan chosen to participate in National Governors Association Policy Academy on Stimulants and Polysubstance Use

LANSING – Michigan is one of four states and territories chosen to participate in the National Governors Association (NGA) Policy Academy on State Strategies to Improve Care for Stimulant and Polysubstance Use. The program is sponsored by the NGA Center for Best Practices and aims to assist states and territories with identifying and integrating best practices to improve care and reduce overdoses among people who use opioids and stimulants, or combine substances, which is known as polysubstance use. “This epidemic touches every area of our state and the opportunity to participate in ...

Read AG Nessel’s statement on Detroit man sentenced for threatening her

LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel submitted the following statement to the Court as part of Robert Tesh’s sentencing in Wayne County Circuit Court today: “I thank you for the opportunity to be heard by the Court today. Having served as both a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, I have been in the position to hear from victims in countless cases about the impact a crime has had on their lives. Though I had hoped not to be in this position myself, their words take on new meaning as I write to you today. “As the current Attorney General of the State of ...

Treasury: Get ready. Get set. FAFSA!

LANSING – The very first step for students and families to take when applying for scholarships and other forms of financial assistance is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. The FAFSA is needed when applying for grants, scholarships and other forms of financial assistance. The U.S. Department of Education began accepting FAFSA submissions on Friday, Oct. 1. "Completing the FAFSA should be on top of everyone's list when applying for college financial aid," said Robin Lott, executive director of Treasury's ...

Aspirus Keweenaw to hold flu shot clinics

LAURIUM – Flu season is coming; and it is likely that COVID-19 will still be spreading this fall and winter. That's a dangerous combination health experts want to avoid. That’s why it is especially vital for you and your family to get your flu shots this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends flu shots for everyone six months and older, with rare exceptions. Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics will be providing flu shots by appointment on the following dates. To schedule an appointment for one of these dates, please call 906-337-6560. — Friday, ...