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Counselors Cheer Passage of Bill Protecting their Jobs

10/09/2019 05:50 PM

Michigan counselors are cheering after the initial passage of legislation aimed at safeguarding their ability to practice psychotherapy.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the Kirtland's warbler is being removed from the federal endangered species list.

Once Nearly Extinct, the Kirtland's Warbler is Coming Off Endangered List

Michigan Becomes 5th State to Join Age-friendly Network

Air Force Suspects Foul Play in 1979 Disappearance of UP Airman

Funeral Planned for Michigan Soldier, Decades after Death

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'Frightening:' Budget Veto Has Big Impact for UP School

A tiny school district in the Upper Peninsula says its future could be in jeopardy if one of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's budget cuts isn't restored.

Grand Marais, Michigan, sits on the south shore of Lake Superior.

Michigan Ban on Flavored Vaping Products Starts

Michigan's ban on flavored electronic cigarettes started Wednesday after a judge said she's not ready to decide whether to stop it.

Storm Team Weather Highlights

Nazi Symbols Found Painted on Synagogue in UP

Lost Hiker's Body Found in Eastern UP

Whitmer OKs Medicaid Reporting Changes, Rips Lack of Funding

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the Legislature hasn't provided funding to implement new reporting requirements for Medicaid.

Michigan Legislature Approves K-12 Budget

The Republican-led Michigan Legislature has given final approval to a K-12 schools budget.

Michigan Republicans Propose $400M More for Road Fixes

Michigan Republicans are proposing to shift $400 million in general funds to the transportation budget to help fix deteriorating roads and bridges.

Michigan Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.2% in August

Michigan's unemployment rate slipped a bit in August to 4.2% from 4.3% in July.

Michigan State Workers Notified of Potential Layoffs

Michigan's 48,000 state government workers have been notified of potential temporary layoffs in case the next budget is not enacted before Oct. 1.

Michigan House: Label Marijuana as Risk to Pregnant Women

The second year of the National Park Service's wolf relocation project has kicked off with a capture of a wolf on Michigan's mainland and a flight to Isle Royale in Lake Superior.

Michigan Wolf Captured, Flown to Isle Royale

Michigan Village Leader who Moved to Help Mom gets Public Support

Michigan Bill Targets 'Porch Pirates'

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is moving to make Michigan the first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes.

Michigan Moves to be 1st State to Ban Flavored e-cigarettes

This cougar was caught on a Gogebic County landowner's camera in July.

State Confirms 40th Cougar Report in Michigan Since 2008

Michigan Bills Target Payroll Fraud, Bolster AG's Crackdown

Panel: Public Should See Ombudsman Findings in Child Deaths

Generous Elves Will Revive Santa's Workshop in UP after Fire

Whitmer Won't Accept 'Status Quo' in Road, Budget Talks

Mich. School Superintendents Sound Alarm over Lack of State Budget

The first two Democrats have announced their candidacies to replace former Rep. Sean Duffy in Congress. Lawrence Dale and Tricia Zunker announced their candidacies for Northern Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District on Monday.

Closs Feels "Stronger Every Day" One Year After Abduction

One year after the murder of her parents and her abduction, 13 year old Jayme Closs says she's feeling

Wisconsin DNR: New Lead Contamination Rules Not Good Enough

Enbridge Offers to Settle Bad River's Pipeline Lawsuit

Engebretson Won't Run for Duffy's Seat

Dave Anderson's Old Southern BBQ Closes Hayward Location

The original Hayward location of Old Southern BBQ, which was always intended to be temporary, has closed.

Counselors Cheer Passage of Bill Protecting their Jobs

Michigan counselors are cheering after the initial passage of legislation aimed at safeguarding their ability to practice psychotherapy.

Once Nearly Extinct, the Kirtland's Warbler is Coming Off Endangered List

Michigan Becomes 5th State to Join Age-friendly Network

Air Force Suspects Foul Play in 1979 Disappearance of UP Airman

Funeral Planned for Michigan Soldier, Decades after Death

'Frightening:' Budget Veto Has Big Impact for UP School

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