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Republicans Voting Today on New Nominee

TL/DR - Six out of the eight Republican candidates for the House speaker position voted to decertify the 2020 presidential election following the assault on the U.S. Capitol. The two candidates who voted to certify the election are Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota, who is the highest-ranking Republican running for speaker, and Rep. Austin Scott of…

Consumers Energy Scores $100M for Enhanced Reliability Upgrades

TL/DR - Consumers Energy has been granted $100 million in federal funding to support reliability upgrades and strengthen Michigan's electric grid. The funding will help implement the company's "Reliability Roadmap," which aims to reduce the number and duration of power outages in the state, with a specific focus on disadvantaged communities. This…

Discover Bao Space: Michigan’s Top Spot for Authentic Asian Cuisine

TL/DR - Bao Space, a restaurant specializing in authentic hand-made Asian bao buns, opened at the start of 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Owners Raphael and Rongrong Yue create around 200 bao buns each morning and evening on most weekdays, and upwards of 700 on weekends, with a variety of flavors available, including the popular Berkshire pork and…

NMU Trustees’ Strategic Budget & Investments Approved

TL/DR - The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees has approved a 2023-24 general fund operating budget that includes $3.3 million in new investments and initiatives, including a $1.5 million increase in financial aid and scholarships. The total general fund budget is $125.3 million, reflecting an increase of $6.6 million from the fiscal…