Democrats Want State Budget Done
The state House and Senate are on a break for the next two weeks, leaving without passing a state budget. “What we’re seeing is just the inability of the Legislature to act in a crisis,” says House
The state House and Senate are on a break for the next two weeks, leaving without passing a state budget. “What we’re seeing is just the inability of the Legislature to act in a crisis,” says House
Switching to a 4-Day work week. Bread steak? And if you’re travelling this weekend, hold on to your wallet! That’s what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin’ about today on The Daily BuZz!!
The Twin City Players have announced the group is retaking the stage. The players announced their 2021-2022 Mainstage Season, which represents TCP’s 89th year of producing community theatre in southwest Michigan. They’ll put on six shows from
Berrien County Administrator Brian Dissette has marked one year on the job. During Thursday’s meeting of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners, he said it’s been quite the year. “I have really enjoyed working here,” Dissette said.
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has met in person and with the public for the first time in more than a year. Thursday’s regular meeting was the old-fashioned kind with all commissioners and citizens present at
From the Associated Press — A suburban Detroit official is calling for an independent investigation of a pump station blamed for flooding that ruined thousands of basements in the region. Candice Miller is the Macomb County public
Th Cass County Drug Enforcement Team says it’s arrested a suspect in a drug dealing case in Dowagiac. The team has released the following: The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team announces that on July 1, 2021 detectives
The city of Benton Harbor will hire between 60 and 80 local young people this summer as part of its Summer Youth Employment program. The city is using $200,000 of federal Community Development Block Grant funds for
The National Cherry Festival kicks off this Saturday in Traverse City. Executive director Kat Paye says it’s not the best cherry crop this year because of some freezes, but she says they’ll have them. “They are not
The jobs picture is getting better in southwest Michigan. Kinexus vice president of public relations and government affairs Al Pscholka says the labor force is growing once again. “The first few months of the pandemic we were
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved a budget for the next fiscal year, although it’s likely to be changed. During a Wednesday meeting, the commission considered the budget that was laid out to it earlier this week
The Traverse City Cherry Festival starts on Saturday and will run through July 10. Cherry Festival Director Kat Paye told Michigan News Network it’s going to be a great time. “So many things,” Paye said. “An arts
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced the MI Shot to Win Sweepstakes to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccination. “I know some of you must be thinking didn’t Ohio do this first?,” said Whitmer. “Well, yes they
The Fourth of July is on Sunday, but you’re allowed to set off fireworks in Michigan now through the fourth. Last year, deaths and injuries from fireworks jumped 50% with 18 people killed and more than 15,000
From the Associated Press — The Michigan Supreme Court is chipping away at a longstanding legal doctrine that makes it tough to win slip-and-fall lawsuits in the state. Donna Livings needed three surgeries after falling in an
A new poll on “faking it.” Can you recycle a bowling ball? And things every parent should teach kids about money. That’s what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin’ about today on The Daily BuZz after news at 9
Some water-logged homeowners in the Detroit area say they’re ready to sue. Attorney Ven Johnson is filing a class action lawsuit against local water and sewer authorities due to damage from flooding this past weekend. Johnson told
There will be extra police patrols out on the road this Fourth of July holiday period as officers look out for drunk and drugged drivers. It’s time once again for a Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
The Berrien County Health Department is advising everyone to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites this summer. The county hasn’t yet had any cases of mosquito-borne illness, but department spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News mosquito activity
A school aid budget that eliminates a funding gap between districts has been approved by the Michigan Legislature. The $17.1 billion K-12 budget would eliminate a longstanding base per-student funding gap among districts and boost overall funding
There will be a virtual meeting Thursday to discuss the performance of the Palisades nuclear power plant in 2020. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Viktoria Mitlyng tells WSJM News the NRC and plant staff will give a report
Congressman Fred Upton has released a statement after he attended the White House signing ceremony of a resolution, which he supported, to reverse regulations loosening methane emission standards. Upton’s full statement is below: “Climate change is real
The first Market Van Buren Business Recognition Awards were held this week in South Haven. Market Van Buren’s Zach Morris tells WSJM News the event was held to celebrate those businesses that have continued to make the
From the Associated Press — Michigan lawmakers are nearing final approval of a $17.1 billion K-12 budget, one that would eliminate a longstanding base per-student funding gap among districts and boost overall funding by a substantial 10%.
The city of New Buffalo is receiving some grants from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for recreational water projects. The DNR this week announced more than $4 million in grants for recreational boating projects around the
Buchanan’s Thrill on the Hill has been canceled for this summer. The event’s Facebook page says due to the amount of planning needed to hold the event, a decision on whether to hold it had to be
Spectrum Health has been named one of the 2021 Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Seramount, an organization that recognizes companies that create and use best practices in hiring, retaining, and promoting multicultural women in the United
The next budget for the city of Benton Harbor anticipates a shortfall that will require dipping into the fund balance. During a budget hearing Monday night, city finance staff told commissioners with some income tax revenue lost
Groups advocating for affordable housing in Michigan say systemic fixes are needed to keep people in their homes once the federal moratorium on evictions ends. The Biden administration has extended the moratorium through July 31, but said
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued an opinion stating that sex-reassignment surgery should not be required for a person to change the gender listed on their birth certificate. Nessel’s office has released the following: Michigan Attorney