Upcoming Match on Main funding opportunity

GLADWINMatch on Main funding through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) will be available for businesses located in Gladwin’s Downtown District. Businesses can apply for up to $25,000, but will need to contribute a 10 percent match in private funds to qualify.

Addition to February 28 article

There is an addition to an article titled “Gladwin Rural Urban Fire Department hold annual banquet” in the February 28 edition of the Gladwin County Record. Please know that the Gladwin Rural Urban Fire Department also serves Buckeye Township.

Michigan’s corn producers vote down proposed assessment increase

LANSINGMichigan’s corn producers have voted down a proposed assessment increase under the state’s Agriculture Commodities Marketing Act, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, which ran the referendum for the Corn Marketing Program.

Moolenaar staff available to discuss constituent assistance

GLADWIN COUNTYIn March, staff members from the office of Congressman John Moolenaar will host meeting times across the district where constituents can sit down to discuss personal casework issues they are having with a federal agency.

Universities return to mostly in-person recruiting for jobs

LANSINGAfter the COVID-19 pandemic forced employers to shift to a virtual recruitment strategy, there’s now a shift back to the on-campus hunt at Michigan universities for new employees .

Legislation to prevent TB outbreaks moves forward

WASHINGTON D.C.On Thursday, February 29, Congressman John Moolenaar’s legislation to prevent tuberculosis outbreaks was discussed by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. At a hearing on rare diseases, the Committee’s Subcommittee on Health considered Moolenaar’s H.R.

Adult-use marijuana payments being distributed to Michigan municipalities and counties

LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Treasury today announced that more than $87 million is being distributed among 269 municipalities and counties as a part of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act.

WCML off the air indefinitely due to a fire

ALPENAWCML-FM 91.7 and WCML-TV Channel 6, both licensed to the city of Alpena and broadcast from Atlanta, MI, will be off the air indefinitely due to a fire. The transmitter building is a total loss. They anticipate it may take several months to restore full service to northeast Lower Michigan.

Corporate giving program applications accepted March 1 through June 1

MIDLANDMyMichigan Health is seeking partnership with organizations that share in its commitment to improving the health and wellness of the communities within the 25-counties it serves.

Michigan agriculture support for the Supporting Farm Operations Act

WASHINGTON D.C.Congressman John Moolenaar announced additional Michigan agriculture organizations have endorsed his legislation, H.R. 7046, the Supporting Farm Operations Act.