ANIMALS - The Gander

Jul 2024 2

Whitmer partners with Army Corps to block invasive species from the Great Lakes

By Michigan Advance | NATURE, POLITICS, Michigan Advance

Michigan is cosponsoring a new effort to prevent invasive species from entering the Great Lakes.

May 2024 29

Farm bill advances from US House panel but faces a tough row to hoe

By Michigan Advance | NATIONAL POLITICS, POLITICS, Michigan Advance

Republicans moved their long-awaited new farm bill through the US House Agriculture Committee this week, despite opposition from most Democrats that could stall further advancement of the bill.

May 2024 20

Farm bill text released in US House, setting up fight with Senate

By Michigan Advance | RURAL, POLITICS, Michigan Advance

The US House Agriculture Committee Friday released the draft bill text of the long-awaited $1.5 trillion farm bill, which is likely to face opposition in the Senate from Democrats due to disagreements over federal anti-hunger programs and climate change requirements.

May 2024 3

These 5 Michigan falcon livestreams will be your new obsession

By Karel Vega | ANIMALS, COMMUNITY, Karel Vega

Here are five different livestreams where you can watch Michigan falcons live their lives right now.

Apr 2024 17

That one time in Michigan: When we became the Wolverine State

By Karel Vega | LOCAL HISTORY, COMMUNITY, Karel Vega

How did Michigan become tied to an animal that's practically nonexistent there?

Apr 2024 9

Michigan United Conservation Clubs challenges shortened coyote hunting season

By Michigan Advance | ANIMALS, COMMUNITY, Michigan Advance

Michigan United Conservation Clubs has filed a challenge to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission’s recent decision to bring back a three-month pause in Michigan’s coyote hunting season.

Apr 2024 5

Michigan farms claim victory as Biden closes meat labeling loophole

By Kyle Kaminski | RURAL, POLITICS, Kyle Kaminski

Ex-President Donald Trump sided with big meatpacking companies over local, family-owned farms. But under President Joe Biden, federal policies are changing.