9/17/2025

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s governor is pressing state lawmakers to avert a government shutdown that looms around the same time Congress contends with a potential shutdown of the U.S. government. Partisan politics in Michigan’s split Legislature has resulted in a monthslong legislative stalemate. Michigan has until Oct. 1 to pass a budget. Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called on lawmakers Tuesday to break the deadlock. Whitmer says Michigan is particularly influenced by broader economic trends in the U.S. and state budget woes would create mass economic uncertainty.

9/17/2025

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Democratic state lawmaker who is promising to be a “wild card” is joining Wisconsin’s open race for governor. Democratic state Rep. Francesca Hong, who joined the race Wednesday, says she will focus on a progressive agenda to benefit the working class.  Hong also works as a bartender, dishwasher and line cook.  Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is retiring after two terms.

9/16/2025

WAKEFIELD - Around 50 or so people showed up at the Wakefield VFW yesterday to show their support for a $50 million funding package for Wakefield Township needed for the potential Copperwood Mine project.  The meeting also attracted several protesters.  The roughly $50 million funding package would fund infrastructure, including improvements to County Road 519, and telecommunications.  Protesters outside the VFW building yesterday warned about potential environmental impacts to Lake Superior and the Porcupine Mountains from mining.  The $50 million funding package for infrastructure must still pass the Senate before it can be approved by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Michigan).