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Much of the talk around the nation concerns the executive order restricting immigration from seven countries. How does Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow feel about it? STABENOW — 1 The president has stated that his soon-to-be announced choice to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court will please conservative Christians. Stabenow …

The U.S. Senate will vote whether or not to confirm Betsy DeVos as Education Secretary today. Michigan Charter School Association president Dan Quisenberry calls DeVos , of Grand Rapids, an inspired choice, despite critics who say she lacks experience and is too focused on charter schools. DEVOS3-A-QUISENBERRY(T-MNN_ Quisenberry expects that …

Does the President’s executive order temporarily banning travel for citizens from seven Muslim majority countries mirror the Obama administration’s pause of Iraqi refugee requests in 2011? TRUMP REAX2-A-WHITE That’s Dr. Jonathon White, a terrorism expert and executive director of the Homeland Defense Initiative at Grand Valley State University. TRUMP REAX1-A-WHITE …

While other attorney generals around the country are protesting the new administration’s immigration policies, Democrats want Michigan’s A.G. to do the same. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick. MICH AG-MNN

Governor Rick Snyder is weighing in on the Trump administration’s work toward immigration reform. Details from Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick. IMMGOV-W-SK

Fever, chills, fatigue — all symptoms of the flu. And if you think the bug has bitten you — act fast. Here’s Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites. FLU MEDS-W-TA

In response to the White House’s executive order on immigration and travel from 7 designated countries, Michigan Tech President Glenn Mroz sent to students, faculty and staff last night this statement. “Student, Faculty and Staff Colleagues Most of you are aware that an Executive Order was signed by President Trump that …

A Wisconsin man is injured after he allegedly ran a stop sign and struck a vehicle. The Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Office says the accident happened on Friday shortly after 12pm at the intersection of Gem Hill Rd. and Trail #8. Authorities say a 2013 Arctic Cat snowmobile, driven by Gene Zettler of …

Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) provided direct grants and volunteer support valued at more than $104,200 to non-profit organizations, associations and other worthwhile causes across the U.P. in 2016. UPPCO’s total contribution amount, which does not impact its customers, includes more than $14,000 in donations from employees to …

HANCOCK, Mich., Jan. 25, 2017 – The Portage Health Foundation (PHF) and Michigan Tech are seeking applicants from Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties for the PHF Making a Difference Scholarship. At the heart of what PHF does, is investing in health care, health research, and health education. “We believe …