Michigan hotel taxes fund tourism promotion. Should they also fund services?

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Across northern Michigan, hotel taxes generated almost $30 million for area convention and visitors bureaus. Some in Traverse City say the money should go to the county.
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Benzie high schooler wins artist residency on Isle Royale

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lsa Carter leaves tomorrow to spend a week painting in Isle Royale National Park.
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‘Big, beautiful bill’ scraps $20M conservation projects in northwest Michigan

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he money was slotted for stream restoration and farmland preservation across the region.
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A challenging moment

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ongress rescinded federal funding already allocated to public broadcasting. For IPR, it's a $300,000 budget hit. Still, our leader says we have reasons to be optimistic.
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Michigan public health agencies axe programs amid federal cuts

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A cloud of uncertainty hangs over Michigan’s local public health departments as they prepare their fiscal year 2026 budgets.
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After federal funding cuts to public radio, IPR strengthens its commitment to northern Michigan

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As Congress closes the door on us, we plan to open ours more widely to you and the rest of our neighbors.
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How Medicaid cuts could hit northern Michigan hospitals

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Munson Healthcare officials say almost two thirds of their payments come from Medicaid.
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Federal funding freeze threatens SEEDS after-school programs

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The Traverse City nonprofit runs programs in schools that often don't have other free summer or after-school options.
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Northern Michigan’s new ICE detention center is open. How many people are in there?

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Why it's so hard to find out.
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Barr seeks rematch for northern Michigan’s U.S. House seat

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Democrat Callie Barr is launching a second bid for Michigan's First Congressional District. She was defeated by Republican Congressman Jack Bergman in 2024 after receiving less than 40 percent of the vote.
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‘Native America Calling,’ new music shows, and more Michigan on IPR

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Interlochen Public Radio is changing some of its programming on WICA, WLMN and WHBP — its three news frequencies known as IPR News Radio.
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IPR’s Summer Festival Guide

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A collection of festivals and celebrations across towns in northern Michigan this summer.
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