Representative Andrews explains budget clawback approved by Republicans last week

State Representative Joey Andrews says Democrats in Lansing are pursuing several paths to reverse a House Republican move last week to rescind roughly $645 million in state grant funding. The Republican clawback of funding for projects throughout
Preparing for the economy of today: LMC program to focus on the gig economy

Lake Michigan College will soon have a new program centered on the gig economy. The LMC Board of Trustees approved its creation this week. Vice President of Academic Affairs Ken Flowers tells us the new offering will
Local KOA Holiday Campground in repeat KOA national award
National recognition has once again come to the KOA Holiday campground, between St. Joseph and Coloma. Its national organization hnored KOA Holiday in an announcement this week: Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Inc., annually recognizes campgrounds that achieve
Pokagon Band, State Finalize Cannabis Compact, Expanding Role in MI Weed Economy

What it Means for Rolling Embers — and for Cannabis Consumers in SW Michigan The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and the State of Michigan have signed a historic cannabis compact that brings the tribe fully into
Coloma Community Schools using grant to mentor new teachers

Coloma Community Schools will get some help developing new teachers with a new state grant. The district has secured Section 27h funding, a dedicated portion of the State School Aid Act designed to strengthen K-12 education, to
Inflation report to be released Thursday expected to show slight uptick in November
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve on December 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — An inflation report to