If it goes into law, the bill would give Michigan women who are at least 12 weeks pregnant a $202 credit. However, there's some debate on motives behind it.
Michigan state rep. Jewell Jones charged in alleged drunk driving incident
State representative involved in April 6 collision in Fowlerville
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Michigan state representative Jewell Jones is facing several charges in connection with a collision in Fowlerville last week.
The Livingston County Prosecutor’s Office announced Friday morning several charges made against Rep. Jones, who represents the sate’s 11th district, in connection with a traffic incident that occurred on April 6. Officials say Jones has been charged with four counts of resisting and obstructing a police officer, operating a motor vehicle with high blood alcohol content, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, possession of a weapon under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving.
Pointe Aux Barques home to Michigan s first woman lightkeeper
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The Shook s legacy lives on at the Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse through the sharing of history and the Michigan Historical Marker dedicated to the couple. (Paige Withey/Huron Daily Tribune) Show MoreShow Less
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Years after Catherine resigned from the keeper position, the Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse, pictured here in 1904, was rebuilt and the light upgraded. (Courtesy Photo) Show MoreShow Less
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A Historical Marker at Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse acknowledges Peter Shook, the lighthouse s first keeper, and his wife, Catherine, who became Michigan s first woman lighthouse keeper following her husbands untimely death. (Courtesy Photo) Show MoreShow Less
Listen to Doug Tribou s conversation with Michigan House Speaker Jason Wentworth.
The debate over the state s supplemental budget and billions of dollars in federal COVID relief funding is continuing in Lansing. The Republican-led House and Senate have passed their budget proposals. There are significant differences from Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s plan.
State House Speaker
Jason Wentworth (R-Clare), joined Michigan Radio s Doug Tribou on
Morning Edition to share his thoughts on the plan, and his work on ethics and transparecny reform in the state Legislature.
Doug Tribou: The Republican budget proposal ties the release of more than $840 million in federal K-12 school funding to the enactment of another bill that would take away the state health department s ability to shut down schools or sporting events. Instead, it would give that power to local health departments. Is it good government to tie coronavirus relief to stripping powers from the state in the midst of a global