City commission approves several items at Tuesday's meeting
(05/27/15 2:08am)
The Mount Pleasant City Commission approved several items at its meeting Tuesday.
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Commissioners discuss partnering with university during work session
(05/12/15 2:24pm)
Mount Pleasant Mayor Jim Holton is not a fan of roundabouts.
City Commission discusses Chippewa River, approves several city projects at May 11 meeting
(05/12/15 3:03am)
A study done by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe showed there is still E. Coli present in the Chippewa River, presented by Water Quality Specialist Carey Pauquette at the May 11 City Commission meeting at City Hall.
Clearing the law
(04/20/15 12:42am)
Lisa Conine smokes marijuana everyday.
New road repair proposal enacts controversial legislation along with tax increases
(03/25/15 3:09am)
Proposal 1 for Safer Roads, which appears on the May 5 election ballot, will raise the state's sales tax from 6 percent to 7 percent.
State Rep. Cotter to address Mount Pleasant City Commission
(03/23/15 2:00am)
House Speaker Kevin Cotter will ask Mount Pleasant city commissioners to support a May 5 ballot proposal that would help fix Michigan roads.
Obama, White House officials announce executive action for new Student Aid Bill of Rights
(03/11/15 9:16pm)
President Barack Obama announced an executive action that will offer greater consumer protections for students paying back academic debt.
Governor Rick Snyder to recognize hundreds of Michigan same-sex marriages
(02/06/15 3:30am)
Gov. Rick Snyder announced Wednesday the state will recognize more than 300 same-sex marriages that were performed on March 22, 2014.
Snyder delivers message of opportunity at State of the State address
(01/21/15 1:16pm)
Gov. Rick Snyder outlined his vision for a revitalized Michigan, focusing on government structured from the people’s point of view, or as he called it “The River of Opportunity.”
President Barack Obama talks "middle class economics" at State of the Union
(01/21/15 3:28am)
U.S. President Barack Obama focused heavily on domestic economics, Tuesday Jan. 20 during his annual State of the Union address, demanding congress to support the middle class.
Obama proposes $60 billion free community college plan
(01/11/15 8:41pm)
U.S. President Barrack Obama wants to give students free college education if they are willing to work for it.
State Rep. talks political involvement on campus, Lansing
(08/28/14 4:36pm)
State Representative Kevin Cotter (R -- 99th district) told Central Michigan University students Wednesday evening that they can do more than cast a vote to get involved in the political process.
City Manager Ridley talks financial challenges, good times in Mount Pleasant
(07/29/14 10:58pm)
After a six-month search, a lengthy interview process and minor hiccups in the negotiation phase, Mount Pleasant has officially given Nancy Ridley the title of City Manager.
City manager contract approved despite one objection
(07/29/14 2:31am)
Editor’s note: This story was updated at 10:50 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30.
Q&A: U.S. Rep. Kildee on student loan reform, gay marriage and big money in politics
(04/28/14 3:33am)
Congressman Dan Kildee D-Flint says higher education is a focal point of his platform. Fitting with his interest in Michigan universities, the Central Michigan University Alumnus spoke to College Democrats last week about several issues facing students, including loan debt, affirmative action and same-sex marriage. Central Michigan Life caught up with Kildee while he was in town to ask the congressman several questions pertaining to his stance on these issues, and any plans for reform.
Obama in Ann Arbor: $10.10 minimum wage a 'no-brainer'
(04/02/14 7:48pm)
Students, faculty voice opinions on federal government decision to recognize same-sex marriages in Michigan
(04/02/14 3:58am)
Despite the ban on same-sex marriage in Michigan, Troy junior Emily Herbon believes the debate over changing the law comes down to religion.
Obama to push for minimum wage hike in Ann Arbor on Wednesday
(03/31/14 3:58am)
President Barack Obama will visit Ann Arbor on Wednesday as part of his nationwide push for an increase in the federal minimum wage.
Students share their most important political issues
(01/29/14 4:58am)
In 2014, voters will have a chance to either re-elect or replace Gov. Rick Snyder and the entire state Legislature. They will also have the ability to shape the final two years of President Barack Obama's presidency in the midterm elections.
Obama at State of the Union: 'Give America a raise'
(01/29/14 3:48am)
President Barack Obama called on Congress to help him restore “opportunity for all” in his fifth State of the Union address and said he will take action even if they do not.
