MI House approves legislation seeking to boost the nuclear industry

A package of legislation from state Representative Pauline Wendzel intended to bolster development of the nuclear industry in Michigan has been approved by the state House. Wendzel tells us the package contains several bills, each of which
St. Joseph achieves Redevelopment Ready Community certification with the MEDC

The city of St. Joseph has formally been granted Certified status as a Redevelopment Ready Community with an award presented by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation this week. City Communications Director Kayla Griffith tells us it took
I&M warns customers about ‘phantom energy’ as weather cools down

Indiana Michigan Power is warning customers about a household phantom that could be causing their electric bills to go up. I&M spokesperson Schnee Doyle tells us “phantom energy” is power drawn by items that are plugged in
Legislation seeks to establish clarity about the Michigan-Indiana border

Legislation seeking to ensure the Michigan-Indiana border is properly mapped has been approved by the Michigan Senate. State Senator Jonathan Lindsey tells us this effort has been going on for years as the current border was drawn
Fed expected to cut interest rates, but less than Trump wants

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday will set the level of its benchmark interest rate, adjusting a major policy lever for the first time since a government shutdown sharply restricted the release of
LMC Board addresses “misleading and incomplete claims” about millage renewal

The Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees is attempting to clear the air about its millage renewals on the November 4 ballot, with Board Chair Joan Smith issuing a detailed statement Tuesday addressing what she described as