AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Irons 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/irons-mi 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/irons-mi https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 24 May 2024 06:12:53 -0500 Plan would invest additional state revenue to get students caught up and on track for long-term success  LANSING, MI?– On May https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-proposes-mi-kids-back-on-track-tutoring-plan-31373208-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-proposes-mi-kids-back-on-track-tutoring-plan-31373208-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LANSING, MI?– Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement in response to a tornado in the Gaylord area and extreme weather across https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-statement-on-tornado-extreme-weather-in-northern-michigan-31373149-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-statement-on-tornado-extreme-weather-in-northern-michigan-31373149-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 GAYLORD, Mich. – While at the emergency operations center in Gaylord, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Otsego https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-declares-state-of-emergency-following-severe-storms-and-tornado-in-gaylord-31373158-gaylord-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-declares-state-of-emergency-following-severe-storms-and-tornado-in-gaylord-31373158-gaylord-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI – On May 24th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced all Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits will continue https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-michiganders-to-receive-additional-assistance-in-may-to-lower-the-cost-of-groceries-31374910-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-michiganders-to-receive-additional-assistance-in-may-to-lower-the-cost-of-groceries-31374910-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LANSING, MI – On May 24th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to announce Michigan Strategic Fund https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-new-semiconductor-career-and-apprenticeship-network-program-aimed-at-creating-goodpaying-jobs-31374948-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-new-semiconductor-career-and-apprenticeship-network-program-aimed-at-creating-goodpaying-jobs-31374948-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LANSING, MI – On May 24th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted her request for https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-fema-granted-request-for-expedited-damage-assessment-following-tornado-in-otsego-county-31374944-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-fema-granted-request-for-expedited-damage-assessment-following-tornado-in-otsego-county-31374944-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI -- On May 24th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-business-expansions-creating-420-jobs-community-revitalization-project-grants-to-grow-talent-pipeline-in-key-industries-31375914-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-business-expansions-creating-420-jobs-community-revitalization-project-grants-to-grow-talent-pipeline-in-key-industries-31375914-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LANSING, MI -- On May 24th, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II inspected the progress made on the I-69 Rebuilding Michigan Project in Lansing. https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-tours-rebuilding-michigan-project-in-lansing-31375918-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-gilchrist-tours-rebuilding-michigan-project-in-lansing-31375918-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LANSING, MI -- On May 24th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Michigan https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-lowers-flag-to-honor-victims-of-the-shooting-at-robb-elementary-school-in-uvalde-texas-31375928-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-lowers-flag-to-honor-victims-of-the-shooting-at-robb-elementary-school-in-uvalde-texas-31375928-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LANSING, MI?–?On May 25th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Lansing Economic Area https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmerannouncesglobal-drivetrain-testing-provider-atesteo-establishing-headquarters-in-east-lansing-creating-46-highwage-jobs-31376683-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmerannouncesglobal-drivetrain-testing-provider-atesteo-establishing-headquarters-in-east-lansing-creating-46-highwage-jobs-31376683-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 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 https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-major-road-repair-projects-starting-next-week-in-baraga-berrien-calhoun-cheboygan-eaton-emmet-gogebic-houghton-ingham-jackson-sanilac-counties-31376693-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-major-road-repair-projects-starting-next-week-in-baraga-berrien-calhoun-cheboygan-eaton-emmet-gogebic-houghton-ingham-jackson-sanilac-counties-31376693-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 100 Michigan children to benefit from $15,000 in prepaid tuition   Lansing, MI — In celebration of the Michigan Education https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-kicks-off-15-million-tuition-giveaway-to-celebrate-35th-anniversary-of-michigan-education-trust-31377114-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-kicks-off-15-million-tuition-giveaway-to-celebrate-35th-anniversary-of-michigan-education-trust-31377114-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lansing, MI – On May 26th, Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 4953, which ensures all Michigan students are aware of the various post-graduation https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-bills-supporting-michigan-students-other-legislation-31377436-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-signs-bills-supporting-michigan-students-other-legislation-31377436-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Installation at Holland State Park kicks off phased state park EV charging installations as part of Lake Michigan EV Circuit and across the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-partnership-with-adopt-a-charger-rivian-to-install-electric-vehicle-chargers-in-michigan-state-parks-31377444-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-announces-partnership-with-adopt-a-charger-rivian-to-install-electric-vehicle-chargers-in-michigan-state-parks-31377444-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Secretary’s first visit to Michigan comes the same year that Governor Whitmer makes the largest infrastructure investment in the state’s https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-welcomes-secretary-buttigieg-to-mackinac-policy-conference-31376665-lansing-mi.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-whitmer-welcomes-secretary-buttigieg-to-mackinac-policy-conference-31376665-lansing-mi.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500