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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.

The Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council named state Rep. Jenn Hill (D-Marquette) Public Official of the Year last night. Hill won the award for her forward-thinking legislation to lower solar energy costs for consumers and enhance Michigan’s energy security. Hill, a member of the Energy Reliability, Resilience and Accountability Task Force, issued the following statement on the award: “I’m honored to receive this recognition. Our transition to clean energy needs to be a rising tide that lifts all boats. As policymakers, business leaders, advocates and citizens, it’s up to us to develop a positive vision of how life will be better for all of us under a carbon-neutral standard. We need to make sure that every community has access to clean energy — especially those most impacted by pollution — and that the transition benefits businesses and consumers alike. I will continue to work hard to advance legislation to make our energy system more efficient, increase reliability and lower energy costs for families in the U.P. and throughout our state,” Hill said.

How cool was the bee workshop this past Saturday?! If you missed it, don’t worry – we plan to host a follow-up session come next spring. We want to express our heartfelt thanks to our local beekeeper Mary, for sharing her time, expertise, and stories with everyone who attended.

The Michigan State University North Farm in Chatham was hoppin’ with dancing and family fun on Saturday, Sept. 23 for the first Barn Dance, sponsored by Alger County Communities that Care (AC3).

Local snowmobile groups are starting the Fall trail maintenance season. A key time to groom trails to better handle the winter snow load, the maintenance is an important part of the durability of multiuse motorized trail networks in the Upper Peninsula.

On Sunday, September 24, 2023 at the Munising Township Hall in Wetmore, Frank Carlson achieved his goal of Eagle Scout. Frank was with his fellow scouts from the Bay Lakes Council, Troop 332.