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Rep. Bohnak proposes legislation to secure funding for Michigan’s island school districts

State Rep. Karl Bohnak has introduced House Bill 4802, a proposal aimed at ensuring continued funding for Michigan's island school districts.

By R. C. Hayden | Sep 4, 2025

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Northern Michigan lawmakers urge approval for Line 5 tunnel project

State Representatives from Northern Michigan have reiterated their support for the Enbridge Great Lakes Tunnel Project, a proposal aimed at upgrading the Line 5 pipeline infrastructure beneath the Straits of Mackinac.

By R. C. Hayden | Sep 4, 2025

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Bohnak supports proposal suspending lawmaker pay if state budget is late

By UP Gazette | Aug 21, 2025

State Representative Karl Bohnak has voiced his support for House Joint Resolution M, a proposal that would halt pay for Michigan lawmakers if they fail to approve a state budget by the July 1 deadline.

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Senate candidate Rogers: Michigan leadership has 'failed families all across the board'

By UP Gazette | Aug 15, 2025

Mike Rogers, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, said he met with the Iron County GOP to discuss issues such as literacy rates impacting families and communities.

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Senate candidate Rogers: 'Putting Michigan First means showing up for the people who make the state so great'

By UP Gazette | Aug 14, 2025

Mike Rogers, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, said that as part of his "Michigan First" campaign, he attended the Michigan UP State Fair.

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Rep. Karl Bohnak holds office hours tour across Alger County

By UP Gazette | Aug 14, 2025

State Rep. Karl Bohnak, a Republican from Deerton, held a series of office hours this summer in several small towns across Alger County.

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FOIA request sent to Bay Mills Community College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By UP Gazette | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Bay Mills Community College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Michigan Technological University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By UP Gazette | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Michigan Technological University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Northern Michigan University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By UP Gazette | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Northern Michigan University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Lake Superior State University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By UP Gazette | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Lake Superior State University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

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Rep. Bohnak supports $3 million grant for Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport

By UP Gazette | Jul 30, 2025

State Representative Karl Bohnak, a Republican from Deerton, has voiced support for a proposed $3 million state grant aimed at supporting air service and infrastructure development at Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport (MQT).

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Population aging and government transfer dependency in Schoolcraft County as of 2022

By UP Gazette | Jul 26, 2025

Since 1970, Schoolcraft County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 14.8%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 7.5%.

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Rep. Bohnak opposes nationwide bear baiting ban

By UP Gazette | Jul 24, 2025

State Representative Karl Bohnak, a Republican from Deerton, has expressed opposition to a federal proposal introduced by U.S. Congressman Shri Thanedar.

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Rep. Bohnak supports $900K grant for new fire truck in Ishpeming

By UP Gazette | Jul 23, 2025

State Representative Karl Bohnak testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity, advocating for a $900,000 state grant.

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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Ontonagon County?

By UP Gazette | Jul 19, 2025

Since 1970, Ontonagon County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 27.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 5.2%.

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Rep. Bohnak condemns failed political attack in Dickinson County

By UP Gazette | Jul 17, 2025

State Representative Karl Bohnak of Deerton, Michigan, issued a statement following an attempted attack on the Dickinson County Republican Party Headquarters.

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2022: Menominee County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By UP Gazette | Jul 12, 2025

Since 1970, Menominee County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 13.8%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 2.2%.

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Michigan Rep voices concern over Singaporean ownership of Upper Peninsula land

By UP Gazette | Jul 10, 2025

State Representative Karl Bohnak has expressed significant concerns regarding foreign influence in Michigan.

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Marquette County aging and government aid dependency trends in 2022

By UP Gazette | Jul 5, 2025

Since 1970, Marquette County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 12.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 0.2%.

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Michigan legislator advocates for expanding mental health service access

By UP Gazette | Jul 3, 2025

State Representative Karl Bohnak recently presented his case to the House Health Policy Committee, advocating for a proposal aimed at broadening mental health services in Michigan.