AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Lake Leelanau 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/lake-leelanau-mi 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/lake-leelanau-mi https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 15 Jun 2024 04:16:28 -0500 Lansing, MI – On June 14th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the state would invest an additional $3.3 million in funding to bring high-speed https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-invests-3-million-to-expand-highspeed-internet-access-to-781-homes-and-businesses-across-michigan-31387874-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-invests-3-million-to-expand-highspeed-internet-access-to-781-homes-and-businesses-across-michigan-31387874-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Detroit, MI – On June 15th, Governor Whitmer joined labor leaders and local elected officials for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Michigan https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-kicks-off-grand-opening-of-michigan-regional-carpenters-and-millwrights-stateoftheart-training-center-in-detroit-31387908-detroit-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-kicks-off-grand-opening-of-michigan-regional-carpenters-and-millwrights-stateoftheart-training-center-in-detroit-31387908-detroit-mi.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI?--?On June 15th, Governor?Gretchen Whitmer announced the state is moving forward with a plan to invest $13 million to build 529 affordable https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-investment-to-help-build-529-affordable-apartments-townhomes-and-housing-units-across-michigan-31387913-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-investment-to-help-build-529-affordable-apartments-townhomes-and-housing-units-across-michigan-31387913-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 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 June https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-the-damn-roads-with-projects-in-iosco-ogemaw-saginaw-tuscola-and-washtenaw-counties-starting-next-week-31388709-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-the-damn-roads-with-projects-in-iosco-ogemaw-saginaw-tuscola-and-washtenaw-counties-starting-next-week-31388709-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI — On June 16th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 5190, a bipartisan bill updating Michigan’s high school curriculum https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-bill-updating-michigans-curriculum-to-include-financial-literacy-course-preparing-students-for-postgraduation-with-lifelong-skills-31388738-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-bill-updating-michigans-curriculum-to-include-financial-literacy-course-preparing-students-for-postgraduation-with-lifelong-skills-31388738-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI — On June 16th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer toured the Hillman Health Center in Montmorency County, the Roscommon County Veteran https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-visits-health-center-va-office-small-businesses-in-montmorency-roscommon-missaukee-and-kalkaska-counties-31389700-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-visits-health-center-va-office-small-businesses-in-montmorency-roscommon-missaukee-and-kalkaska-counties-31389700-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lyon Charter Twp., MI -- On June 16th, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II provided an update on ongoing infrastructure construction projects https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-tours-i96-rebuilding-michigan-project-in-lyon-charter-township-31389702-lyons-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-tours-i96-rebuilding-michigan-project-in-lyon-charter-township-31389702-lyons-mi.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Healthy news, tips and recipes from MyMichigan Health Visit our Website Thankful for World Class Heart Care Close to Home Last September, https://www.americantowns.com/news/mymichigan-health-news-june-2022-31389710-midland-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mymichigan-health-news-june-2022-31389710-midland-mi.html Health and Fitness Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI – On June 17th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced seven local government and nonprofit organizations across the state will receive https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-awards-grants-to-help-build-seven-modular-homes-and-address-affordable-workforce-housing-shortages-31389732-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-awards-grants-to-help-build-seven-modular-homes-and-address-affordable-workforce-housing-shortages-31389732-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Grayling, MI — On June 17th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan National Guard at Camp Grayling for the 2022 Pass in Review https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-joined-michigan-national-guard-pass-in-review-ceremony-at-camp-grayling-31389754-grayling-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-joined-michigan-national-guard-pass-in-review-ceremony-at-camp-grayling-31389754-grayling-mi.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 On June 19th, marks the first time Juneteenth is recognized as a state holiday in Michigan   Lansing, MI – On June 19th, Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-and-lt-governor-gilchrist-sign-juneteenth-proclamation-31390777-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-and-lt-governor-gilchrist-sign-juneteenth-proclamation-31390777-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 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?– https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-rebuilding-our-bridges-project-starting-from-june-20-in-ingham-county-31390783-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-rebuilding-our-bridges-project-starting-from-june-20-in-ingham-county-31390783-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 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 June https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-the-damn-roads-with-projects-in-iosco-ogemaw-saginaw-tuscola-washtenaw-and-wayne-counties-starting-this-week-31390786-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-continues-to-fix-the-damn-roads-with-projects-in-iosco-ogemaw-saginaw-tuscola-washtenaw-and-wayne-counties-starting-this-week-31390786-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Letter highlights actions that would offer real relief to working families facing rising prices right now  LANSING, Mich. — Today, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-urges-president-congress-to-temporarily-pause-federal-gas-tax-31392350-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-urges-president-congress-to-temporarily-pause-federal-gas-tax-31392350-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Bipartisan childcare package creates a stronger, more sustainable childcare industry with common sense regulatory reform and new strategies to expand https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-bipartisan-childcare-package-expanding-access-to-quality-affordable-childcare-for-families-cutting-red-tape-for-small-business-31393262-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-bipartisan-childcare-package-expanding-access-to-quality-affordable-childcare-for-families-cutting-red-tape-for-small-business-31393262-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500