2/12/2026

MICHIGAN - Governor Gretchen Whitmer announcing her Saving Michiganders Money Plan, which proposes tax cuts and cost-saving measures for seniors, families, and workers across the state. The plan says it completes the rollback of the retirement tax, proposes property tax relief, continues the increased Working Families Tax Credit, a new sales tax holiday on school supplies, ends state taxes on tips, continues to provide free breakfast and lunch to all 1.4 million public school students and allow every high school graduate to attend community college for free.  The proposals are part of a package the Governor is proposing for the next state budget.  The Governor’s budget recommendation was presented yesterday to a joint session of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees for consideration. 

2/11/2026

MINOCQUA - A Minocqua man was sentenced to 6 years and 8 months in federal prison for wire fraud and money laundering in an investment scheme. U.S. District Judge William M. Conley also ordered Cory Kromray, 39, who pleaded guilty last November, to pay over $828,000 in restitution. Kromray used social media to falsely claim success as a stock, crypto, and forex trader, promising investors high monthly returns and guaranteeing one a 100% return while flaunting purported wealth with luxury items and vehicles, including a Lamborghini Urus and a McLaren 720S, mortgage payments for a Minocqua home, and credit card bills. Kromray is appealing his sentence.

2/11/2026

WAKEFIELD - The City of Wakefield has received a designation as a MEDC Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) Essential Community. The designation recognizes the City’s commitment to redevelopment-ready policies, transparent processes, and readiness to support public and private investment.  A recognition ceremony with state and regional partners is scheduled in Wakefield at the Municipal Building tomorrow at 8:45 a.m.