October 2023

AG moves to dismiss McBroom-backed income tax suit

The Michigan Attorney General’s office has filed for dismissal regarding a challenge to the state’s scheduled income tax increase. The lawsuit, initially brought forth by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy with support of various co-plaintiffs like local State Senator Ed McBroom (R-WaucedahTownship), has garnered attention not only for its potential financial implications but also for the diverse coalition it represents.
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This week in history

100 years ago - The Munising News October 5, 1923 Walsworth resigns as superintendent Just prior to the adjournment of a special meeting of the Board of Education held Monday evening, A. M. Walsworth, superintendent of schools, tendered his resignation, the same to take immediate effect.
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Animal shelter eviction trial delayed

The ongoing eviction of the Alger County Humane Society, the non-profit organization which does business as and operates the Alger County Animal Shelter, is pushed until November due to a delay in discovery. The delay was finalized after a hearing on Thursday, Sept. 28 in 93rd District Court at the Alger County Courthouse.
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