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A package of bills which would subject the governor’s office and state legislature to the Freedom of Information Act has passed committee. State Representative Ed McBroom of Vulcan says it passed unanimously. The bi-partisan legislation now heads to the full House. McBroom hopes to see it taken up before the …

Firing employees who work for the State of Michigan could get a little easier if one lawmaker has his way. Charlie Langton reports.

Michigan is in the midst of an educational crisis. And one expert says– if Michigan doesn’t improve its education and policy practices — the State will continue to fall further behind in the classroom. Laura Bonnell reports.

Considerably more residents in the Western Upper Peninsula have health insurance now compared to three years ago. That’s the findings being reported by the Western U.P. Health Department from a comprehensive assessment of community health needs. Ten healthcare organizations participated in the survey. The report shows that the rate of …

Good thing there isn’t any snow in tomorrow’s forecast because it’s Keweenaw Bike to Work Day! The event is coordinated by the Bike Initiative Keweenaw (BIKE) to raise awareness of bicycle commuting as a transportation alternative, as well as bike safety and the importance of sharing the road. There are …

Scammers posing as IRS agents continue to hassle local residents, trying to trick you out of your money. The Michigan State Police Calumet Post warns that area residents are receiving several calls from people claiming to be from the IRS and requesting personal information. Don’t give it to them!  The …

Local autistic students will benefit from the work of one member of the Copper Country Intermediate School District Speech therapist Kristen Roggeman has received the Interdisciplinary Certificate in Autism. The announcement was made at this week’s meeting of the CCISD. Superintendent George Stockero and the board praised Roggeman for working …

Hancock residents will be asked to decide the fate of a millage increase to fund recreation capital improvements. Recreation Commission’s John Haeussler recommended the city council ask for a 0.8 of one mill increase on the November ballot at their monthly meeting Wednesday. The revenue generated would then be designated …

How has Donald Trump become the presumptive GOP Presidential candidate? That subject will be explored today at the University of Michigan when political experts get together to discuss The Trump Phenomenon. Director of the Center for Public Studies Ken Kollman says this campaign is one for the ages.

The federal reserve may hike interest rates. Details from business editor Murray Feldman.