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AG Challenges UPPCO’s Bid for Permanent Outage Credit Exemption
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The Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) in Michigan is seeking approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to change how it calculates power outages during catastrophic conditions. Currently, UPPCO is required to count each outage separately, but the company wants to count multiple outages during a single event as one.…
U-M Study Reveals Crucial Role of Quantifying Scientific Data
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A study from the University of Michigan recommends that media coverage should include the numerical…
Trump Shifts Abortion Stance: Advocates States’ Rights Over National Ban
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Donald Trump has released a video suggesting abortion laws should be decided by state legislatures, not…
Amphitheater Replaces 201 Market: Historic Building Demolition
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A building in Grand Rapids, Michigan that previously housed several city departments is set to be demolished to make way for a new 12,000 seat amphitheater. The demolition application has been submitted by Grand Action 2.0, the organization behind the new project. The departments that were housed in the building will be temporarily…
Michigan’s Revolution: Easing Medical Debt Burden in Healthcare
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Medical debt is increasing, despite more Americans having insurance since the Affordable Care Act's…
Landmark Inn’s Exciting 2nd Annual Cocktail Contest
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Eleven bars participated in the second annual Cocktail Competition at the Landmark Inn in Marquette,…
Motor City Furry Con Triggers Second Marriott Evacuation in Ann Arbor
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Motor City Furry Con attendees were evacuated from their hotel on Sunday morning due to a threat, marking the second consecutive year such an incident has occurred. The source and details of the threat have not been revealed, but last year's convention saw an emailed bomb threat lead to a temporary evacuation. The convention remained…
Discover STEM Careers through Interactive Learning for Kids
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Western Michigan University’s Grand Rapids campus is hosting its third annual AMP Lab Family Open House…
Half of $114B Inflation Act Factory Investment Goes to Swing States
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Since the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, manufacturers have announced about $114 billion…
Discover InvestUP’s Innovation Fund Boosting Michigan’s Outdoor Industry
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InvestUP and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) have launched the Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund, a $3 million pre-seed fund to support Michigan entrepreneurs in the outdoor recreation industry. The fund is supported by the MEDC through the Michigan Innovate Capital Fund (MICF) program and is expected to support 30 to…