North Michigan News

Michigan transit systems provide testimony regarding safety procedures

By Kimberly James | Aug 8, 2020

Sen. Wayne Schmidt (R-Traverse City) and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation received testimony from the executive directors of SMART, CATA, BATA and Ionia Dial-a-Ride transit systems, hearing how each are keeping riders and employees safe during the pandemic.

Rep. Sue Allor calls out Whitmer's "go-it-alone attitude"

By Kimberly James | May 29, 2020

Rep. Sue Allor (R-Wolverine) is, along with many of her colleagues, concerned about the exercise of power and disregard for the Legislature by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer during the COVID-19 state of emergency.

Hoitenga commends Enbridge for moving forward with Line 5 tunnel construction

By Kimberly James | Mar 28, 2020

Enbridge will go forward with construction of the Line 5 Tunnel, and state Rep. Michele Hoitenga (R-Manton) recently commended them for hiring two companies to begin construction.

Coronavirus brings "new normal" to Michigan

By Kimberly James | Mar 25, 2020

Across Michigan, worries spread as the new reality of life with the coronavirus becomes normal.