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Always wearing a life jacket is one of the simplest life-saving strategies for recreational boaters, remind boating safety advocates for National Safe Boating Week, this upcoming May 16-22, 2015. National Safe Boating Week is the official launch of the 2015 North American Safe Boating Campaign. The yearlong campaign promotes boating …

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Dr. Dan Benishek, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Veterans Health, introduced a bill today that would give Congress and the public access to key data from Veterans Affairs hospitals across the country.  The Veterans Information Modernization Act would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report on …

New objects excavated by Michigan Technological University archaeologists that are being added to the permanent exhibits will be among the highlights of the Michigan Iron Industry Museum’s open house Sunday, May 17. The artifacts expand the interpretation of the Carp River Forge, located across the river from the museum. The …

Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission and the National Park Service at Keweenaw National Historical Park announce that 18 Keweenaw Heritage Grants were awarded for projects throughout Upper Michigan’s Copper Country. The grants were distributed both inside and outside of the Quincy and Calumet Units of the park with an emphasis on …

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that fuel currently is unavailable at Presque Isle State Harbor due to a fuel line problem. Staff is working to repair the fuel line and hopes to have it in working order next week. Boaters who plan to fuel up at the harbor …

The House of Representatives approved today House Bill 4074, introduced by state Rep. Scott Dianda(D-Calumet), allowing businesses that currently sell beer and wine to also sell gas. “I appreciate the quick House action on my bill because this will help small businesses serve their communities,” said Dianda. “As a former …

A move is underway to ban “microbeads” in cleaning products like soap and toothpaste. The nearly invisible beads have been found in surface waters of the Great Lakes recently. In Congress, Representative Fred Upton of Michigan is co-sponsoring bills to ban the small beads. A hearing was held recently on …

The government would have to get a search warrant to look through your emails and text messages under a resolution introduced in the Michigan House. If approved the resolution would place a question on the November, 2016 ballot asking voters if police departments should have to get a search warrant …

Lawmakers in Lansing took a first round of testimony Tuesday on a measure that would keep local governments from forcing employers to provide benefits like paid time off. The Michigan Chamber of Commerce backs the bill and says it will keep workplace policies consistent in Michigan. Labors unions oppose the …

Lawmakers in the Michigan House will get a glimpse at House Speaker Kevin Cotter’s proposed plan to fund road repairs in the state. Cotter has scheduled an afternoon news conference to unveil the plan. He first hinted at a proposal he hopes can garner the backing of both Republicans and …