Author: Great Lakes Commission
Trump firings hit Great Lakes sea lamprey program, Michigan forestry workers
Fish and wildlife officials tasked with holding back a species that would otherwise decimate the Great Lakes fishery were among those caught up in a mass purge of federal workers. Dozens, if not hundreds, of workers in other agencies were also fired without notice….
With âemergency deadlineâ near, Michigan House approves tipped wage deal
Plan to scale back tipped wage increase is heading to Gov. Whitmer, but âchaos is comingâ without deal on paid sick leave by Friday, says GOP leader….
Two years later: How Michigan State University has changed campus safety
MSU has installed classroom door locks, added cell phone numbers to emergency alerts and installed more cameras. Leaders say a centralized security system enhances overall safety too….
Opinion | Clean-energy siting reforms bring return to good governance principles
What happened in Fremont is exactly the sort of mire the state was hoping to prevent when it passed siting reforms in November 2023, creating an alternative pathway for zoning applications….
Outdoorama, drinking in the snow and more this week in Michigan. Get outdoors!
Whatâs on tap in Michigan: An outdoor adventure show in Novi, winter beer festival and a vintage snowmobile convention. Make the most of it….