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Michigan News

At Mich. chip plant, Biden says unions ‘built middle class’

BAY CITY — President Joe Biden reminded Americans he is a “pro-union” president Tuesday as he toured a technology plant to highlight a $300 million expansion, just a day after he sided with business leaders in asking Congress to pass legislation to stave off a crippling rail strike. The ...

Gilchrist’s 2nd term to focus on education and housing

By RANDY CROUCH Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — Coming off of a decisive election victory earlier this month, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist said there isn’t time to stop and relax. “We never stop governing. I’m very thankful for the opportunity to be able to continue to serve everyone ...

Biden to visit Michigan computer chip factory, push agenda

WASHINGTON — The midterm elections may be over, but President Joe Biden is staying on the road to push his economic agenda. He’s visiting Bay City on Tuesday to highlight a $300 million expansion of a semiconductor manufacturing plant. The facility, run by the South Korean company SK ...

Safety policy not enforced before Michigan school shooting

OXFORD, Mich. — Policies and procedures that could have prevented a mass shooting that left four students dead at a Michigan high school last year were approved earlier but never implemented, two former school board officials said Monday. Tom Donnelly and Korey Bailey, who recently resigned ...

Sheriff Zyburt to serve second term as MCOLES chair

By Journal Staff MARQUETTE—Marquette County Sheriff Greg Zyburt was elected to a second term as chairman of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforement Standards during the commission’s regular meeting in November. MCOLES promotes public safety in Michigan by setting standards for ...

Judge denies bid for new trial in Whitmer kidnapping case

GRAND RAPIDS (AP) — A federal judge has denied a new trial request by two men convicted of conspiring to kidnap Michigan’s Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Lawyers for Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr. alleged misconduct by a juror and unfairness by U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker following ...