AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Idlewild Michigan. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/idlewild-mi 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/idlewild-mi https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 12 May 2024 00:13:19 -0500 Statement From MDP Chair Lavora Barnes on This Evening’s GOP Primary Debate in Warren Following the chaotic and combative Republican https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-from-mdp-chair-lavora-barnes-on-this-evenings-gop-primary-debate-in-warren-31405993-idlewild-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-from-mdp-chair-lavora-barnes-on-this-evenings-gop-primary-debate-in-warren-31405993-idlewild-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Special Interest Alert: Koch-Founded Americans for Prosperity is the Latest Special Interest Group to Get Behind MIGOP-Insider Favorite Tudor Dixon https://www.americantowns.com/news/special-interest-alert-kochfounded-americans-for-prosperity-is-the-latest-special-interest-group-to-get-behind-migopinsider-favorite-tudor-dixon-31413753-idlewild-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/special-interest-alert-kochfounded-americans-for-prosperity-is-the-latest-special-interest-group-to-get-behind-migopinsider-favorite-tudor-dixon-31413753-idlewild-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500  Huizenga Votes to Create Select Committee on China, Rebuild American Supply Chains, Strengthen Michigan Manufacturing Today, Congressman Bill https://www.americantowns.com/news/huizenga-votes-to-create-select-committee-on-china-rebuild-american-supply-chains-strengthen-michigan-manufacturing-31518396-idlewild-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/huizenga-votes-to-create-select-committee-on-china-rebuild-american-supply-chains-strengthen-michigan-manufacturing-31518396-idlewild-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI – On May 10th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo to announce that the Economic https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-14-million-awarded-to-support-entrepreneurial-growth-in-central-michigan-31364230-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-14-million-awarded-to-support-entrepreneurial-growth-in-central-michigan-31364230-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- On May 10th, , during Economic Development Week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined state and local leaders as well as business https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-joins-wacker-chemical-corporation-grand-opening-of-nca-innovation-center-and-regional-headquarters-31364234-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-joins-wacker-chemical-corporation-grand-opening-of-nca-innovation-center-and-regional-headquarters-31364234-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI – On May 10th, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II attended the groundbreaking of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park in Downtown https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-ii-at-groundbreaking-of-wilson-park-in-detroit-31364237-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-ii-at-groundbreaking-of-wilson-park-in-detroit-31364237-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In 2022, Gov. Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history  Lansing, MI -- On May 11th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-next-week-in-cheboygan-delta-leelanau-marquette-and-menominee-counties-31364242-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-next-week-in-cheboygan-delta-leelanau-marquette-and-menominee-counties-31364242-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI – On May 11th, during Economic Development Week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a total of $3 million is being awarded to fund https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-awards-3-million-to-michigan-cities-to-upgrade-infrastructure-making-communities-more-attractive-for-economic-investment-31365103-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-awards-3-million-to-michigan-cities-to-upgrade-infrastructure-making-communities-more-attractive-for-economic-investment-31365103-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In 2022, Governor Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history  Lansing, MI?– On May https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-two-bridges-repaired-and-reopened-to-traffic-in-macomb-and-jackson-counties-under-rebuilding-mi-bridges-program-31366849-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-two-bridges-repaired-and-reopened-to-traffic-in-macomb-and-jackson-counties-under-rebuilding-mi-bridges-program-31366849-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Various state departments and attorney general take steps to support parents and tackle shortage head-on as governor calls Abbott leadership to offer https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-coordinates-statewide-response-to-baby-formula-shortage-31366866-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-coordinates-statewide-response-to-baby-formula-shortage-31366866-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Michigan had fastest small business job growth in 23 years, added 170,000 jobs in first three quarters  Lansing, MI – On May 16th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-whitmer-announces-new-data-showing-record-small-business-growth-31367531-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-whitmer-announces-new-data-showing-record-small-business-growth-31367531-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In 2022, Gov. Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history  Lansing, MI -- Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-from-may-16th-in-calhoun-cheboygan-delta-leelanau-marquette-and-menominee-counties-31367543-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-roads-and-bridges-with-projects-starting-from-may-16th-in-calhoun-cheboygan-delta-leelanau-marquette-and-menominee-counties-31367543-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Debate featured 8 candidates who spoke about issues including education, abortion, the vaccine mandates, and the 2020 election. Ralph was firm https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-first-gop-gubernatorial-debate-was-a-massive-success-31368308-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-first-gop-gubernatorial-debate-was-a-massive-success-31368308-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The plan sets a bold goal to open 1,000 new child care programs by 2024 through $100 million investment to expand access to child care for working https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-caring-for-mi-future-plan-31368339-battle-creek-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-caring-for-mi-future-plan-31368339-battle-creek-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Nominations for new Alternative Fuel Corridors intended to improve driving experience for Michiganders, bring jobs to our state  LANSING, MI https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-michigan-submitted-seven-nominations-for-new-alternative-fuel-corridors-31368358-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-michigan-submitted-seven-nominations-for-new-alternative-fuel-corridors-31368358-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500