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McBroom proposes new FOIA bill

Local State Senator Ed McBroom (R-Waucedah Township) has unveiled Senate Bill 467. This legislation is expected to fix an issue created by an email exchange between a lobbyist and a senior advisor to Governor Gretchen Whitmer employed Greek letters, effectively masking it from electronic FOIA searches.
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Bergman cosponsors PFAS reporting bill

IntheU.S.Houseof Representatives, a bipartisan effort spearheaded by Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI 1, Watersmeet) and Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI 7, Lansing) has resulted in the introduction of the DoD PFAS Cleanup Transparency Act. This proposed legislation aims to mandate the Secretary of Defense to consistently release up-to-date information regarding the progress of PFAS-contaminated site cleanups to the public.
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This Week In History

100 Years Ago - The Munising News - Sept. 14, 1923 Interest is shown in new highway Much interest is shown here in the agitation for a new road along the right of way of the South Shore to connect with the Onota township highway at Sand River, and the petitions recommending the matter to the attention of the county highway commission will be largely signed.
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Munising School Public Library notes

Tail Spinners Storytime resumes after the summer hiatus! Storytime will take place this coming Monday, Sept. 18th at 10:00 A.M. Pre-school aged children and their caregivers are invited to attend to hear stories, sing songs and make a simple craft. This 30 minute activity is for ages 7 and under. We are excited to see you and your little one(s) there!
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