In today's newsletter, what to expect from Michigan lawmakers in 2024, federal old-growth forests to be fostered instead of logged and some Best Local Eats. |
2023 is over, but Michigan football isn't |
For Michigan, third time is the charm. The No. 1-ranked Wolverines won an overtime thriller over Alabama on Monday, 27-20, to advance to their first national title game in College Football Playoff history. It wasn’t pretty at times for the Wolverines (14-0), but they made big plays down the stretch when they needed to and prevailed. Here are our takeaways and observations from the game. |
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Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates with the Rose Bowl trophy after beating Alabama 27-20 in Pasadena, California on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.
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January forecast continues warmer trend |
According to the long-term forecast: El Niño continues to impact our chances at having a traditionally cold winter this year. The warmer than normal temperatures we had in December are expected to continue into January. Precipitation is also going to be on a lower-than-average trend for this month, unfortunately for snow lovers. Look up: The last significant meteor shower for months will hit maximum activity this week. Skywatchers under clear skies could be treated to up to 20 meteors per hour and possibly even fireballs.
To know: If you dream of someday seeing the Northern Lights, this might be your lucky year. According to experts at NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, in 2024 the sun will reach “solar maximum." |
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Empty seats, new ambitions: What to expect from Michigan lawmakers in 2024 |
“A long to-do list”: Promise of a historic year of complete Democratic control led the Michigan Legislature in 2023. Despite another ambitious agenda, it wont be that simple in 2024.
Leaders in the Capitol plan to focus the first half of the year on issues including affordable and accessible housing, economic and community development and access to health care and prescription drugs.
More in politics: Eight of 13 Republican congressional district party chairs asked Kristina Karamo to resign in an open letter published Thursday. |
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Federal old-growth forests to be fostered instead of logged |
Michigan is home to three: Old-growth forests on federal lands across the nation are getting renewed attention – and being spared the ax – under an executive order by President Joe Biden. Have a radon system installed? If so, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) may want to inspect it. An update: Counties across Michigan will have until July 6, 2024, to tell state environmental regulators whether they will update their recycling plans, work with neighboring counties to create a regional plan, or defer to the state to update materials management policies. |
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NFL reportedly downgrading Lions-Cowboys officiating crew heading into playoffs |
The latest: The officials changed the playoff landscape for the Detroit Lions by blowing a big call in Dallas. Now it sounds like several members of that crew will be left out of the playoffs because of it. Afterwards: Some personal information of Dan Campbell leaked amid the recent controversy. According to Fox Sports' Jay Glazer, Campbell had a group of unexpected visitors at his residence on Sunday morning. In basketball: After going 60-plus days without a victory and nearly two full calendar months, the Detroit Pistons snapped their record 28-game losing streak by defeating the Toronto Raptors 129-27. |
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Some of Michigan's Best Local Eats |
Diving in: Give the Zhoug Knight sandwich a try at Spiedo in Ann Arbor before it’s too late. Blondies Food & Spirits near Flint isn’t just a bar; it’s an experience. You’ll find huge burgers on the menu at the recently reopened Pleasant Lake Pub in Jackson County. Not done yet: Grandville’s Pure Mex menu features authentic recipes from mom. Winter, spring, summer or fall, Kalamazoo’s Summer Thyme Cafe is always in-season. Add to your bucket list: Don’t miss out on one of the only basement bars in Michigan offering 30 beers and a big steak sandwich. |
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Wishing you a wonderful 2024. |
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