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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is keeping two environmental panels intact after pushback from Republicans.

Whitmer Keeps 2 Environmental Panels Intact

02/20/2019 03:56 PM

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued a new environmental order that keeps intact two panels to oversee rule-making and permitting. The move comes after Republicans rejected her pervious attempts at making changes.

Minnesota and Michigan are among 16 states suing over President Donald Trump's emergency declaration.

Minnesota, Michigan Join Lawsuit Against Trump's National Emergency

Michigan Lawmakers May Forgive Snow Days after Frigid Temps

Sheriff: Man Accidentally Fires Gun Inside Ironwood Walmart

New Coalition Backs Plan for Keeping Carp out of Great Lakes

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Whitmer State of State: Roads, Education are 'Crisis' Problems

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says there are two major crises Michigan must confront now: aging infrastructure and a lagging education system. She's proposing a new scholarship program and is expected to release a proposal for road funding by next month.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says education and road problems are the two major issues facing the state.

Gov. Whitmer Endorses Hands-free Driving Bill

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants Michigan to be the 17th state to adopt a hands-free driving law that restricts the use of mobile devices while driving. The Democrat got behind the newly introduced legislation in her State of the State speech Tuesday night.

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Comments Sought on Proposals to Protect Lake Superior Reef

A report lists more than a dozen options for managing the stamp sands near Buffalo Reef in Lake Superior, seen on the right side of this photo.

Kayak-Launching Vessel Planned for Pictured Rocks Lakeshore

Kayaks are seen on a beach at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in this 2016 photo. There will be a new option for kayakers at the park this summer.

Cleveland-Cliffs: Possible Restart at Empire Mine

Empire Mine in Michigan could be restarted.

Whitmer to Seek Changes in Michigan's Medicaid Work Rules

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to seek changes to Michigan's Medicaid work requirements before they take effect. Whitmer says the "onerous" rules could lead to recipients losing coverage.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is planning changes to the state's new work requirements for Medicaid recipients.

Michigan Reduces Catch Limit for Popular Yellow Perch

Michigan is cutting in half its catch limit for yellow perch to 25 fish. Lake Gogebic will also have a limit of five perch that are 12 inches or longer.

Michigan is lowering the limit for yellow perch.

Wolf Taken to Isle Royale Returns to Mainland

A gray wolf that was moved to Isle Royale last fall has crossed the ice back to the mainland. Officials plan to move more wolves to the island in the future.

FILE - One of the wolves moved to Isle Royale last fall has found his way off the island.

Wisconsin, UP Receive $28 Million to Fix Roads from June Storms

The Federal Highway Administration has announced more than $28 million in funding to repair damage from flooding last June in Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The storm washed out numerous roads and highways, closing U.S. Highway 2 in Bayfield County for more than two months.

June flooding closed U.S. Highway 2 in Bayfield County for more than two months.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has abolished several panels that would have given business groups more say on environmental issues.

Whitmer Nixes GOP-Backed Panels Given Role in Rules, Permits

Michigan Governor Revamps Environmental Agency after Flint Water Crisis

Michigan Technological University and a city in the Upper Peninsula are working together to determine if abandoned mines can be converted into storage for electrical energy.�Researchers hope to see if underground pumped hydroelectric storage could be profitably used in communities throughout the Lake Superior area.

Study to See if Abandoned UP Mines can Store Electrical Energy

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is seeking to intervene in a lawsuit to defend the federal health care law after a judge declared it unconstitutional.�Joining her were three other Democratic attorneys general - Phil Weiser of Colorado, Aaron Ford of Nevada and Thomas Miller of Iowa.

AGs in Michigan, 3 Other States Seek to Defend Health Law

Michigan Opens Forests to People who Burn Wood to Heat Homes

A city is challenging plans to install anchor supports for oil pipelines under the Straits of Mackinac.

Mackinac Island Opposes Installing Oil Pipeline Anchors

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning against propane price gouging during the winter deep freeze.�Propane is the primary heating fuel for about 320,000 Michigan households.

Michigan Official Warns Against Propane Price Gouging

Former Michigan lawmakers say a gas tax hike is needed to fund road repairs.

Former Michigan Leaders Call for Gas Tax Hike

Audit: Michigan Should Better Monitor Job-Creation Promises

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address will be delayed to avoid being on the same night as President Donald Trump's rescheduled State of the Union.

Michigan Governor Moves Speech over Conflict with Trump Address

With Shutdown Over, Scientists Rush to Salvage Wolf Study

Body of Missing University Student Found in Upper Peninsula

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The 45th Slumberland American Birkebeiner kicks Off

The 45th Slumberland American Birkebeiner kicked off Thursday with events for the whole family. The largest cross-country ski race in North America brings an Olympic gold medalist to the Northland.

Evers Won't Seek to Phase out Vouchers in Budget Plan

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says he won't seek to eliminate or phase out taxpayer-funded school vouchers in his first state budget.

DNR Ready to Purchase 14,000 Acres in Iron County

Credit Card Security Breach with North Country Business Partners

Five businesses in the Northland may have been affected by a�credit or debit card security breach.

Madeline Island Ice Road Opens to Public

The ice road runs between Bayfield and La Pointe.

Report: Wisconsin Schools Behind US in Offering Breakfast

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New Coalition Backs Plan for Keeping Carp out of Great Lakes

Outdoors groups are hoping to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes.

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