2/06/2026

LANSING – Michigan Democrat Sen. Elissa Slotkin posted a video to social media yesterday saying she sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and lead DOJ lawyer Jeanine Pirro informing them she won’t be complying with an inquiry against her and will refuse to sit down for an interview with them.  In the two and a half minute recording, the Michigan lawmaker explained why she’s deciding to not comply with DOJ bidding, saying it’s a tactic from the Trump administration to get her to be quiet.  The case stems from a video posted back in November by Slotkin and six other Democratic lawmakers telling service members not to obey illegal orders.  The move prompted swift pushback from President Donald Trump, who called for the politicians to be arrested, and investigated.  Slotkin was asked last week where the Department of Justice case against her stands, and she replied it was still ongoing.

2/06/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN - Proposed legislation that would allow Michigan bow hunters to carry a pistol for personal protection while in the woods has passed the House.  In a press release yesterday, the Michigan House Republicans said the bill, which was introduced by Dave Prestin and supported by Karl Bohnak and Greg Markkanen passed with bipartisan support.  Under the current Michigan law, bow hunters can only carry a pistol if they hold a valid Concealed Pistol License, even if it’s carried openly. House Bill 4855 would allow bow hunters to open carry a firearm for personal protection.  Now, the legislation moves to the state Senate for further consideration.

2/06/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN - Last year was a historic year for cougar sightings in Michigan, and the Department of Natural Resources is investigating potential causes.  Brian Roell, a wildlife biologist with the DNR, telling a down state Michigan TV station Wednesday that Michigan was once a natural habitat for cougars, with the last known cougar killed in the eastern U.P. in the early 1990s.  Cougars were confirmed back in the state in the late 2000s. Since then, the DNR has been monitoring them closely.  Roell noted that the DNR is still utilizing between 1,200 and 1,300 cameras to estimate wildlife populations, including cougars.  The increase in sightings is partly attributed to an increase in trail cams used by Michigan residents.  A significant milestone was reached last year when the DNR documented a cougar reproduction for the first time in many years.  The DNR encourages anyone who sees a cougar to report it through their web-based program. There, photos can be submitted and reviewed by the DNR’s cougar team.