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2025 House Resolution 177: Adopted in the House on Sept. 24, 2025
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October is Michigan Agritourism Month
LANSING – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October as Michigan Agritourism Month. The month-long celebration recognizes the economic and social benefits of agritourism to our state’s farms and communities and provides an opportunity to celebrate Michigan’s thriving food and agriculture industry.
Colleges to waive application fees for Michigan College Month
Hundreds of Michigan schools work to boost college applications, FAFSA completions among seniors LANSING — Michigan College Access Network is kicking off Michigan College Month… Login to continue reading Login…
Clear skies for Pumpkin Festival
The weather was sunny and warm for Clinton Township’s Pumpkin Festival at Skyline Event Center Oct. 4.
Crews still on scene at Benzie Road Fire
It’s a beautiful weekend to head up north for Michigan bow hunting, fall color and more, but please be careful in terms of fire safety and keep the following in mind:
Eagle Festival begins this Friday
Eagle Festival Parade, the annual fall fundraiser to benefit the athletic program at Fairview Area Schools, begins with a parade Friday, Oct. 10 and ends with a golf scramble Sunday, Oct. 12.
Firefighters contain wildfire near Houghton Lake
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reported just after noon on Wednesday, Oct. 8, that a wildfire in Roscommon County that burned between 80-100 acres was 100% contained.
Federal government shuts down
The United States Federal Government shut down last week on Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. after failing to pass a spending bill or continuing resolution. Then on Thursday night, the State of Michigan Legislature, which had passed its own temporary plan Oct. 1 in order to avoid shutting down, passed a budget through the House shortly before midnight, and through the Senate after midnight.
Bergman announces 2025 congressional app challenge for 1st district students
WASHINGTON — Rep. Jack Bergman announced that middle and high school students in Michigan’s First Congressional District are invited to participate in the 2025 Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide competition designed to inspire students to explore coding, computer science, and app development.
Peters co-sponsors legislation to exempt small businesses from tariffs
Legislation would provide relief for the more than 900,000 Michigan small businesses struggling to keep up with rising costs, economic uncertainty caused by Trump’s tariffs