Thumb Reporter

30/07/2020

Rep. Phil Green (R-Millington) was recently appointed to chair a panel in a national group in which he can contribute to proposals for the benefit of Thumb farmers.

23/07/2020

Just days after Independence Day, Rep. Jeff Yaroch (R-Richmond) has pushed for new laws that would provide reforms to current fireworks laws, according to the Michigan House Republicans website.

24/04/2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer worked closely with Republicans and Democrats to produce legislation that would create a clear path to continue education in the state of Michigan after schools were forced to shut down indefinitely for the 2019-2020 school year due to COVID-19. Read more..

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer worked closely with Republicans and Democrats to produce legislation that would create a clear path to continue education in the state of Michigan after schools were forced to shut down indefinitely for the 2019-2020 school year due to COVID-19.

23/04/2020

State Sen. Kevin Daley (R-Lum) voted April 7 to extend Michigan's state of emergency but stopped short of allowing the 70-day extension request made by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to pass, saying it is too long. Read more..

State Sen. Kevin Daley (R-Lum) voted April 7 to extend Michigan's state of emergency but stopped short of allowing the 70-day extension request made by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to pass, saying it is too long.

17/04/2020

A threat of administrative action against physicians who prescribe a drug that could make a difference in the fight against COVID-19 has state Rep. Jeff Yaroch (R-Richmond) seeking answers and clarification on the matter. Read more..

A threat of administrative action against physicians who prescribe a drug that could make a difference in the fight against COVID-19 has state Rep. Jeff Yaroch (R-Richmond) seeking answers and clarification on the matter.

10/04/2020

The number of Covid-19 deaths in Michigan based on death certificate data reported to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is 82 as of April 8, according to a CDC tabulation. Read more..

The number of Covid-19 deaths in Michigan based on death certificate data reported to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is 82 as of April 8, according to a CDC tabulation.

18/03/2020

On March 10, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency as the state's first two cases of the new coronavirus were confirmed. Read more..

On March 10, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency as the state's first two cases of the new coronavirus were confirmed.

12/03/2020

Some Lenawee County residents oppose the proposed construction of solar collectors on 2.5 square miles of farmland, the Carroll Road Solar Farm, by Florida-based solar energy contractor esaSolar Energy.

Some Lenawee County residents oppose a proposed construction of solar collectors on 2.5 square miles of farmland, the Carroll Road Solar Farm, by Florida-based solar energy contractor, esaSolar Energy.

26/02/2020

State Rep. Phil Green (R-Millington) and other lawmakers are pushing for a plan what would prevent Canada from constructing a high-level radioactive waste storage site near the shores of Lake Huron, just miles away from the border of Michigan. Read more..

State Rep. Phil Green (R-Millington) and other lawmakers are pushing for a plan what would prevent Canada from constructing a high-level radioactive waste storage site near the shores of Lake Huron, just miles away from the border of Michigan.

12/02/2020

Requiring those seeking records through the Freedom of Information Act to pay a fee is a practice commonly used by local government to avoid sharing public records, Michigan Capitol Confidential reports, but Tuscola County seems to be pressing the point. Read more..

Requiring those seeking records through the Freedom of Information Act to pay a fee is a practice commonly used by local government to avoid sharing public records, Michigan Capitol Confidential reports, but Tuscola County seems to be pressing the point.

05/02/2020

Sen. Kevin Daley (R-Attica) fielded and answered questions from some Bay County farmers at their legislative breakfast meeting on Jan. 24. Read more..

Sen. Kevin Daley (R-Attica) fielded and answered questions from some Bay County farmers at their legislative breakfast meeting on Jan. 24.

28/01/2020

Contamination has not been found at other properties owned by Gary Sayers, whose Madison Heights property leaked “green ooze” on Interstate 696 sparked conversation and anxiety in December, according to MLive. Read more..

Contamination has not been found at other properties owned by Gary Sayers, whose Madison Heights property leaked “green ooze” on Interstate 696 sparked conversation and anxiety in December, according to MLive.

17/01/2020

Wayne County residents were audited by the Internal Revenue Service at a greater rate than all similar jurisdictions in Michigan, according to an analysis by the website 24/7 Wall St. Read more..

Wayne County residents were audited by the Internal Revenue Service at a greater rate than all similar jurisdictions in Michigan, according to an analysis by the website 24/7 Wall St.

10/01/2020

The purchasing power of a dollar in Michigan, based on the cost of living and other factors in the state, is $1.07, according to a state-by-state ranking of the dollar’s value by the website 24/7 Wall St. Read more..

The purchasing power of a dollar in Michigan, based on the cost of living and other factors in the state, is $1.07, according to a state-by-state ranking of the dollar’s value by the website 24/7 Wall St.

06/01/2020

Michigan State University, Wayne State University and Eastern Michigan University reported receiving the most federal financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools. Read more..

Michigan State University, Wayne State University and Eastern Michigan University reported receiving the most federal financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools.

04/01/2020

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, ma*****na legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors. Read more..

Hundreds of new state laws took effect across the nation this week, including minimum wage increases, new internet privacy rules, gun-related regulations, ma*****na legalization and new tests on whether workers can be classified as independent contractors.

29/12/2019

Michigan State University, Wayne State University and Eastern Michigan University reported receiving the most federal financial aid during the 2018-19 academic year among Michigan schools. Read more..

Michigan State University, Wayne State University and Eastern Michigan University reported receiving the most federal financial aid during the 2018-19 academic year among Michigan schools.

27/12/2019

Michigan relies on property taxes for 34.6 percent of its total state and local revenues, according to a Tax Foundation ranking of the 50 states. Read more..

Michigan relies on property taxes for 34.6 percent of its total state and local revenues, according to a Tax Foundation ranking of the 50 states.

22/12/2019

Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, School of Missionary Aviation Technology and Houghton Lake Institute of Cosmetology reported receiving the least federal financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools. Read more..

Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, School of Missionary Aviation Technology and Houghton Lake Institute of Cosmetology reported receiving the least federal financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools.

20/12/2019

No counties in the state are now under a Second Amendment sanctuary law or ordinance, according to updates from the website Gunrightswatch.com and media reports. Read more..

No counties in the state are now under a Second Amendment sanctuary law or ordinance, according to updates from the website Gunrightswatch.com and media reports.

19/12/2019

Lake County was ranked the most impoverished county in Michigan in a 24/7 Wall St. analysis of the least affluent regions in all 50 states. Read more..

Lake County was ranked the most impoverished county in Michigan in a 24/7 Wall St. analysis of the least affluent regions in all 50 states.

18/12/2019

State Sen. Kevin Daley (R-Lum) served as a host to Miss Michigan at the state Capitol in Lansing. Read more..

State Sen. Kevin Daley (R-Lum) served as a host to Miss Michigan at the state Capitol in Lansing.

17/12/2019

State taxation on beer in Michigan amounts to 20 cents per gallon, according to an analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2019 data. Read more..

State taxation on beer in Michigan amounts to 20 cents per gallon, according to an analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2019 data.

17/12/2019

Ferris State University and Northern Michigan University reported receiving the most state financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools. Read more..

Ferris State University and Northern Michigan University reported receiving the most state financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools.

17/12/2019

A total of 1,196 out of the 11,228 bridges in Michigan – or 10.7 percent – were designated in poor shape in an analysis examining bridge conditions in the 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. Read more..

A total of 1,196 out of the 11,228 bridges in Michigan – or 10.7 percent – were designated in poor shape in an analysis examining bridge conditions in the 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

17/12/2019

Paul Mitchell The School-Farmington Hills, Paul Mitchell the School-Lansing and Sacred Heart Major Seminary have the best 'on time' graduation rates in the state, according to an analysis of federal data. Read more..

Paul Mitchell The School-Farmington Hills, Paul Mitchell the School-Lansing and Sacred Heart Major Seminary have the best 'on time' graduation rates in the state, according to an analysis of federal data.

17/12/2019

The wine excise tax in Michigan amounts to 51 cents per gallon, according to a Tax Foundation study based on January 2019 data. Read more..

The wine excise tax in Michigan amounts to 51 cents per gallon, according to a Tax Foundation study based on January 2019 data.

17/12/2019

Paul Mitchell The School-Farmington Hills, Paul Mitchell the School-Lansing and Sacred Heart Major Seminary have the best 'on time' graduation rates in Michigan, according to an analysis of federal data. Read more..

Paul Mitchell The School-Farmington Hills, Paul Mitchell the School-Lansing and Sacred Heart Major Seminary have the best 'on time' graduation rates in Michigan, according to an analysis of federal data.

17/12/2019

Based on a ranking consisting of 10 measurements, including income levels, home ownership and commute times, Bloomfield Hills is the best Michigan suburb in which to live, according to a 24/7 Wall St. analysis published this month. Read more..

Based on a ranking consisting of 10 measurements, including income levels, home ownership and commute times, Bloomfield Hills is the best Michigan suburb in which to live, according to a 24/7 Wall St. analysis published this month.

17/12/2019

Public schools in Michigan spent an estimated $17.7 billion during the 2018-19 academic year, a 2.1 percent increase in expenditures over the previous year, according to a National Education Association report. Read more..

Public schools in Michigan spent an estimated $17.7 billion during the 2018-19 academic year, a 2.1 percent increase in expenditures over the previous year, according to a National Education Association report.

17/12/2019

University of Phoenix-Michigan, Macomb Community College and Michigan Barber School Inc have the lowest 'on time' graduation rates in the state, according to an analysis of federal data. Read more..

University of Phoenix-Michigan, Macomb Community College and Michigan Barber School Inc have the lowest 'on time' graduation rates in the state, according to an analysis of federal data.

17/12/2019

The number of youths in foster care in Michigan at the end of fiscal year 2018 stood at 12,121, a 1.7 percent increase over the previous fiscal year, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Read more..

The number of youths in foster care in Michigan at the end of fiscal year 2018 stood at 12,121, a 1.7 percent increase over the previous fiscal year, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

19/10/2019

State tax revenues in Michigan amount to $6.4 billion in the first quarter of 2019, the 12th highest tally among the 50 states and Washington, D.C., according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Read more..

State tax revenues in Michigan amount to $6.4 billion in the first quarter of 2019, the 12th highest tally among the 50 states and Washington, D.C., according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

18/10/2019

A beginning teacher’s salary in Michigan averaged $36,599 for the 2017-2018 school year, the 33rd highest rank among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to data analyzed by the National Education Association (NEA). Read more..

A beginning teacher’s salary in Michigan averaged $36,599 for the 2017-2018 school year, the 33rd highest rank among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to data analyzed by the National Education Association (NEA).

18/10/2019

The overall tax system in Michigan was dubbed “not tax-friendly” in a recently released 50-state tax guide published by the Kiplinger business forecasting website. Read more..

The overall tax system in Michigan was dubbed “not tax-friendly” in a recently released 50-state tax guide published by the Kiplinger business forecasting website.