Saturday, November 16, 2024

Michigan debates lifting ban on high school contact sports

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The fight over whether to allow youth contact sports took center court Thursday in Lansing as Michigan lawmakers heard testimony from educators, parents and students wanting to get back to competition.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Michigan debates lifting ban on high school contact sports

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The fight over whether to allow youth contact sports took center court Thursday in Lansing as Michigan lawmakers heard testimony from educators, parents and students wanting to get back to competition.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Michigan debates lifting ban on high school contact sports

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The fight over whether to allow youth contact sports took center court Thursday in Lansing as Michigan lawmakers heard testimony from educators, parents and students wanting to get back to competition.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Michigan debates lifting ban on high school contact sports

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The fight over whether to allow youth contact sports took center court Thursday in Lansing as Michigan lawmakers heard testimony from educators, parents and students wanting to get back to competition.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Michigan's first day of legislature gets off on a tense note

LANSING, Mich (AP) — The new legislative session in Michigan began Wednesday with political tensions high over the attack on the U.S. Capitol, the certification of the presidential election and continued coronavirus restrictions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

New Michigan House speaker calls for more accountability

LANSING, Mich (AP) — The new legislative session in Michigan began Wednesday with incoming House leadership calling for improved government transparency and complaining that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has eroded public trust in state government with her response to the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Michigan bans open carry of guns inside state Capitol

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A state panel on Monday banned the open carry of guns in Michigan’s Capitol, a week after
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Michigan bans open carry of guns inside state Capitol

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A state panel on Monday banned the open carry of guns in Michigan’s Capitol, a week after
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

US Capitol attack reignites talk on guns in Michigan Capitol

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Concerns over security at Michigan’s Capitol have reignited after the U.S. Capitol came under attack by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters last week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

US Capitol attack reignites talk on guns in Michigan Capitol

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Concerns over security at Michigan’s Capitol have reignited after the U.S. Capitol came under attack by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters last week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Michigan governor signs college athlete compensation bills

LANSING, Mich (AP) — For the first time in state history, college athletes in Michigan will be able to get paid for the use of their names and likeness under legislation signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Michigan governor signs college athlete compensation bills

LANSING, Mich (AP) — For the first time in state history, college athletes in Michigan will be able to get paid for the use of their names and likeness under legislation signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Michigan governor signs $106M COVID relief plan

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law a $106 million plan Tuesday that will provide relief to businesses and fund efforts to fight the economic impact of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Michigan governor signs $106M COVID relief plan

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law a $106 million plan Tuesday that will provide relief to businesses and fund efforts to fight the economic impact of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Michigan looks to limit incarceration for minor offenses

LANSING, Mich (AP) — The Michigan Senate approved bipartisan legislation Thursday that would limit incarceration for minor offenses, another step as the Legislature moves to change criminal justice laws in the closing days of session.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Hunting licenses soar as virus-weary Americans head outdoors

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Hunting was a big part of Zane Goucher's youth, when he pursued whitetail deer and ruffed grouse in the Maine woods with his father. He eventually drifted away from the sport but has returned after a 22-year absence, inspired by the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Hunting licenses soar as virus-weary Americans head outdoors

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Hunting was a big part of Zane Goucher's youth, when he pursued whitetail deer and ruffed grouse in the Maine woods with his father. He eventually drifted away from the sport but has returned after a 22-year absence, inspired by the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Hunting licenses soar as virus-weary Americans head outdoors

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Hunting was a big part of Zane Goucher's youth, when he pursued whitetail deer and ruffed grouse in the Maine woods with his father. He eventually drifted away from the sport but has returned after a 22-year absence, inspired by the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Republicans continue majority in Michigan's state House

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Republicans will continue to hold the majority in Michigan’s state House following Tuesday’s election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Michigan is an outlier in electing university boards

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — As Michigan voters look at their ballot in November they will have the unique option to elect three university governance boards. As the only state to put public university leadership roles on a statewide ballot, controversial leadership has been in the spotlight in recent years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Michigan is an outlier in electing university boards

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — As Michigan voters look at their ballot in November they will have the unique option to elect three university governance boards. As the only state to put public university leadership roles on a statewide ballot, controversial leadership has been in the spotlight in recent years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Michigan schools to have suicide prevention resources on IDs

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan public schools will be required to put a suicide prevention hotline number on student identification cards, under a law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Michigan won't allow open carry of guns near polls on Nov. 3

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan will not allow people to openly carry guns at or near polling places on Election Day in an effort to limit voter intimidation, the state's top election official said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Another suspect charged in alleged Michigan kidnap plot

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's attorney general charged an eighth person Thursday in what authorities have described as a foiled scheme to storm the state Capitol building and kidnap officials, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Gov. Whitmer signs expungement expansion legislation

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan will automatically expunge qualifying felonies after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bills Monday in Detroit that supporters say will affect hundreds of thousands of people's ability to work and thrive.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO