UP Gazette

Federal spending in Michigan set to increase 22% from pre-pandemic levels

By Caleb Lombardo | Mar 9, 2021

Last week, the U.S. Congress passed the second-largest economic stimulus in the country's history, voting to allocate over $1.9 trillion in funding to help the country recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and bolster a struggling economy.

Michigan Technological University under scrutiny for perpetuating systemic racism

By Caleb Lombardo | Feb 18, 2021

Last year, at the height of the Black Lives Matter protests that followed the police killing of George Floyd, Michigan Technological University (MTU) put out a statement saying that it condemns all forms of racism, discrimination and inequality at the school, according to Bridge Michigan.

Michigan's COVID-19 response deemed questionable as other states pull even in case numbers

By Caleb Lombardo | Jan 7, 2021

Throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration has touted its response and the effect that Michigan's lockdowns and restrictions have had on the number of coronavirus cases in the state.

Schmidt cancels coffee hour discussions with constituents in Newberry and Harbor Springs

By Caleb Lombardo | Nov 20, 2020

One of the most accessible state senators in Michigan, Wayne Schmidt (R-Traverse City) has announced that his office will be canceling his scheduled coffee hours with constituents, as reported by MiSenateGOP.