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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

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Michigan legislature passes temporary funding; federal stalemate continues amid health care dispute

By M. M. Tom | Oct 1, 2025

After the Michigan Legislature failed to reach a final budget agreement before the start of the new fiscal year, both the Senate and House approved a temporary funding measure to keep state government operations running until October 8.

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Northern Michigan men’s swim team opens season hosting conference rivals

By M. M. Tom | Oct 1, 2025

The Northern Michigan University men's swim and dive team will begin its 2025-26 season at home, hosting teams from St. Cloud, Davenport, and Lake Superior State.

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The art of managing difficult conversations in leadership

By M. M. Tom | Oct 1, 2025

As leaders, handling difficult conversations is a key skill in the workplace.

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Michigan enters new fiscal year without finalized budget as lawmakers seek deal

By M. M. Tom | Oct 1, 2025

Michigan entered the new fiscal year on October 1, 2025, without a finalized state budget.

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Northern Michigan women’s swim team opens season with multi-team home meet

By M. M. Tom | Oct 1, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's swim and dive team will open its 2025-26 season at home in Marquette, Michigan.

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MDOT continues $3.2 million resurfacing project on M-29 in New Baltimore

By M. M. Tom | Oct 1, 2025

Crews are continuing resurfacing work on M-29 (Green Street) in New Baltimore, Macomb County.

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MPSC approves reduced gas hike as AG Nessel opposes record electric rate proposal

By M. M. Tom | Sep 30, 2025

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has approved a $157.5 million increase in natural gas rates for Consumers Energy, allowing the utility to collect more revenue from its customers.

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I-75 project in Oakland County prompts temporary Saginaw Road closure for culvert repairs

By M. M. Tom | Sep 30, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced a temporary closure of southbound Saginaw Road/Dixie Highway near I-75 in Clarkston, Michigan, as part of the ongoing road and bridge improvements between M-15 (Ortonville Road) and...

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Common Cause urges Senator Peters to oppose Trump’s proposed budget ahead of shutdown deadline

By M. M. Tom | Sep 30, 2025

As the deadline for passing a federal budget approaches, Common Cause is urging Senator Peters to oppose President Trump’s proposed budget.

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Court cases clarify what constitutes hostile work environments under federal law

By M. M. Tom | Sep 29, 2025

If a supervisor yells at an employee or throws a notebook during a disagreement, this behavior may not meet the legal standard for a hostile work environment.

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Michigan employers adjust benefit strategies amid rising healthcare costs

By M. M. Tom | Sep 29, 2025

Rising healthcare costs and a competitive labor market are prompting Michigan employers to reconsider how they offer benefits to their employees, according to the 2025 Health, Welfare, and Retirement Plans Survey released by ASE.

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Szymanski earns GLIAC athlete of week after top finish at Roy Griak Invite

By M. M. Tom | Sep 29, 2025

Madi Szymanski from the Northern Michigan cross country team has been recognized as the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Athlete of the Week.

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Northern Michigan University athletics sees mixed results across fall sports

By M. M. Tom | Sep 29, 2025

Northern Michigan University’s athletics teams were active across several sports during the week of September 15-21, with a mix of results in football, volleyball, soccer, cross country, and golf.

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Michigan DOT adds electronic signs along I‑96 ramps for safer merging

By M. M. Tom | Sep 29, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has begun installing temporary electronic signs at entrance ramps along the I-96 Flex Route in Oakland County.

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Northern Michigan men's golf prepares for Motor City Shakedown tournament

By M. M. Tom | Sep 27, 2025

The Northern Michigan University men's golf team is set to compete in the Motor City Shakedown at TPC Michigan in Dearborn, Michigan.

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US-41 road repairs between Marquette and Harvey set for early October

By M. M. Tom | Sep 26, 2025

Contractors working for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin repairs on US-41/M-28 from the Carp River in Marquette to Cherry Creek Road in Harvey, Marquette County, starting Monday, October 6.

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Michigan Attorney General warns Texas firm over alleged deceptive Mackinac Island ticket sales

By M. M. Tom | Sep 26, 2025

Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a cease and desist notice to MTVRS, LLC, a Texas-based company, for allegedly misleading consumers through websites that sell tickets to Mackinac Island attractions.

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Michigan attorney general’s office prosecutors receive state and international awards

By M. M. Tom | Sep 26, 2025

Two prosecutors from the Michigan Department of Attorney General have received notable recognition for their work in the legal field.

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Northern Michigan Wildcats prepare for Lucian Rosa Invitational after strong start

By M. M. Tom | Sep 26, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women’s cross country team is preparing to compete at the Lucian Rosa Invitational in Wisconsin on Saturday, September 27.

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Court rules against linking emergency aid funding to state immigration enforcement

By M. M. Tom | Sep 25, 2025

A federal court has ruled in favor of Michigan and 20 other states in a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s attempt to tie federal emergency services funding to state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.