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Press Releases

Horne Fire burning in Isle Royale National Park closures, restrictions

HOUGHTON — Work continues on the approximately 200-acre Horne Fire, which ignited on August 10 near the Duncan Bay/Tobin Harbor Portage Trail on Isle Royale National Park. The cause of ignition is suspected to be lightning. The fire is now 15% contained. The health and safety of ...

Federal unemployment benefits programs end Sept. 4

LANSING — Michigan workers who have been receiving federal jobless benefits through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will see those programs expire Sept. 4. Benefit recipients are reminded that the State of Michigan has several ...

AG Nessel seeks public input on recent power outages

LANSING – Following her calls last week for utility companies in the state to prioritize customers who dealt with extended power outages, Attorney General Dana Nessel has launched an online feedback initiative to collect resident and business outage experiences as she continues to advocate ...