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Rep. Fairbairn secures $1 million for Charlevoix firetruck in state budget

State Representative Parker Fairbairn has announced that he has secured $1,000,000 in the state budget to help the Charlevoix Township Fire Department purchase a new aerial platform fire truck.

By V. M. Carey | Oct 9, 2025

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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Wexford County?

Since 1970, Wexford County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 0.1%.

By North Michigan News | Sep 6, 2025

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Fairbairn proposes qualifications-based selection for state engineering contracts

By L. H. Ortiz | Sep 4, 2025

State Representative Parker Fairbairn has introduced a legislative proposal aimed at changing how Michigan state agencies award engineering and architectural design contracts.

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Borton announces $2.6 million for conservation and education projects in Northern Michigan

By V. L. Murphy | Sep 3, 2025

State Representative Ken Borton announced that funding for Northern Michigan conservation organizations and a forestry simulator for Kirtland Community College has been included in the House Republican ‘Value for MI Dollars’ budget plan.

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2022: Roscommon County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By North Michigan News | Aug 30, 2025

Since 1970, Roscommon County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 16.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 2.2%.

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VanderWall secures funding for Shelby pool in House Republican budget

By North Michigan News | Aug 27, 2025

State Rep. Curt VanderWall announced that the Michigan House’s recently approved budget proposal includes funding for a new community pool in Shelby.

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U.P. lawmakers propose dedicated natural resources commission for Upper Peninsula

By North Michigan News | Aug 27, 2025

State Representatives from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have announced a proposal to create a separate Natural Resources Commission (NRC) for the region.

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Curt VanderWall supports changes to Medicaid and SNAP in new state House budget

By North Michigan News | Aug 27, 2025

State Rep. Curt VanderWall, who chairs the House Health Policy Committee, has expressed support for changes to Michigan’s Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) included in the recently passed Republican Value for MI Dollars...

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Fairbairn introduces bill for live streaming of all Natural Resources Commission meetings

By North Michigan News | Aug 27, 2025

State Rep. Parker Fairbairn has introduced a bill aimed at increasing public access to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC).

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VanderWall responds after education department clarifies GOP stance on school lunch funding

By North Michigan News | Aug 25, 2025

State Representative Curt VanderWall responded to recent claims about the House Republican budget proposal regarding school lunch funding.

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Presque Isle County aging and government aid dependency trends in 2022

By North Michigan News | Aug 23, 2025

Since 1970, Presque Isle County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 22.2%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 12.7%.

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Rep. Fairbairn supports plan to withhold legislator pay if budget deadline missed

By North Michigan News | Aug 21, 2025

State Rep. Parker Fairbairn voted in favor of House Joint Resolution M, a measure that would suspend pay for state legislators if the annual budget is not passed by the July 1 deadline.

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2022: Comparing aging and government transfer dependency in Otsego County since 1970

By North Michigan News | Aug 16, 2025

Since 1970, Otsego County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 12.8%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 2.6%.

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How Oscoda County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time

By North Michigan News | Aug 9, 2025

Since 1970, Oscoda County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 11.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 0.3%.

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FOIA request sent to Alpena Community College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By North Michigan News | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Alpena Community College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Northwestern Michigan College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By North Michigan News | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Northwestern Michigan College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

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Bergman urges Canada for stronger action on wildfire smoke affecting Michigan

By North Michigan News | Aug 4, 2025

Rep. Jack Bergman, who represents Michigan’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress and is a member of the Canada–United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, has sent a letter to Canadian Senator Michael MacDonald calling for urgent action on wildfire...

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Population aging and government transfer dependency in Ogemaw County as of 2022

By North Michigan News | Aug 2, 2025

Since 1970, Ogemaw County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 12.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 11.9%.

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Bipartisan congressional caucus formed by Rep. Bergman aims to improve U.S. Postal Service

By North Michigan News | Jul 30, 2025

Yesterday, Representatives Jack Bergman (MI-01), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) announced the formation of a bipartisan Congressional Postal Service Caucus.

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Rep. Ken Borton honors retiring state police dog Loki for eight years of service

By North Michigan News | Jul 30, 2025

State Representative Ken Borton, a Republican from Gaylord, presented a state tribute to Loki, a Michigan State Police canine who is retiring after eight years of service.