If lawmakers fail to strike a deal by October 1, Michigan could face a government shutdown — a reminder of how closely Lansing’s choices are tied to services local residents depend on, like access to critical mental health services, addiction treatment, and autism support programs.
“We’re always looking for the dead trees, the dirty water — the ugly spots nobody else is pointing a camera at. Because when I say I’m a Michigan filmmaker, it’s absolutely not in the vein of Pure Michigan tourism ads. That’s not it.”
Commissioners will consider whether the city should join the new national settlement with Purdue and the Sackler family. Funds are first allocated to states and then distributed to participating local governments.
Constituents of Representative Tim Walberg's 5th Congressional District gathered last night for a town hall in Dowagiac focused on the recently enacted budget reconciliation package, often referred to as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA). Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel fielded questions from Walberg's constituents. Much of the discussion centered on rural healthcare and the possible effects of OBBBA on local hospitals.
During commissioner comments, Commissioner Stephanie Hoffman described a frightening experience the previous Friday, when three bullets struck her home. “I will be forever changed,” Hoffman said. “What we have been doing is not working. I want us to figure out as a community how we can create other avenues to address gun violence. Please, please put the guns down and choose life.”
A near-capacity meeting Tuesday included a look at what's ongoing, a reminder to not dismiss members of the public, and a brief discussion of why certain things contain lead.
Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the U.S., and cases are on the rise in Michigan.
Voters can request their ballots at Michigan.gov/Vote or by contacting their city or township clerk.
Starting Wednesday, October 2, a free, four-week, exclusively in Spanish course will be taught to the owners of new and developing local businesses in Sturgis.
The EPA will provide Three Rivers with technical assistance to help identify lead lines, develop replacement plans, and more.
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