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School millages to appear on Tuesday ballot

By CHRISTIE MASTRIC Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — Several school-related millage proposals will be on Tuesday’s ballot for residents in Marquette and Alger counties. The special education millage proposal by the Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service Agency will be one of those millages. The proposal is asking for an increase in the special education levy previously approved by voters. Voters will be asked to increase the levy for students with disabilities by 1.5 mills, which is $1.50 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation, for 20 years. It is estimated that ...

Federal efforts to boost election-worker safety fizzle

By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY Associated Press ATLANTA — Federal proposals that would have significantly boosted security funding for election offices and heightened penalties for threatening their staff failed to advance this year, leaving state officials looking to their legislatures for support. The massive budget bill that passed Congress on Friday will send $75 million in election security grants to states, an amount that falls far short of what many officials had sought as state and local election workers have been targeted with harassment and even death threats ...

Letters to the Editor

Thanks, poll workers To the Journal editor: Kudos to everyone in Marquette County and around the State of Michigan who had a role in the 2022 midterm elections. The voting and vote counting were handled smoothly, securely, and efficiently. High voter turnout during this midterm is a good indicator of growing public participation in our democracy and demonstrates that voters have faith in the fairness and security of the Michigan election process. The folks who administer and oversee Michigan’s elections and the many volunteers who conduct them, including our local municipal ...

Trump: ‘King’ to some in Pennsylvania, but will it help GOP?

MONONGAHELA, Pa. (AP) — The enthusiasm for Donald Trump’s unique brand of nationalist populism has cut into traditional Democratic strongholds in places such as Monongahela in western Pennsylvania. That’s where House Republicans recently outlined their election-year campaign agenda, called “Commitment to America.” They’re hoping they can tap into the same political sentiment Trump used to attract voters. But it’s not clear whether the support that propelled Trump to the White House will be there on Election Day this November. Just as challenging for the Republican Party is ...

2 millage proposals in Ely Township approved

ELY TOWNSHIP — Voters in Ely Township approved two millage proposals Tuesday. The Ely Township Operating Millage was renewed 273-122. The 2 mill millage or $2 per $1,000 of taxable value, will override the previous millage reduction of 1.9932 mills, or $1.9932 per $1,000 of taxable value. The millage will be collected each year from 2023 to 2027. The operating millage renewal is expected to raise an estimated $128,418.00 in the first year levied. Voters also approved the Ely Township Garbage Collection and Disposal Millage by a vote of 248-148. The 3.0 mill millage will levy $3 ...

Tilden Township millage proposals approved

TILDEN TOWNSHIP — Tilden Township voters chose to approve two millage proposals during Tuesday’s election. The Tilden Township Fire Protection Millage was approved 191-33. The new millage marks an increase of .35 mills, or 0.35 cents per $1,000 of taxable value. The 10-year levy will run through 2031 to provide fire protection and emergency services in Tilden Township. It is estimated that the millage will raise an estimated $12,600.00 in the first year that it is levied. Voters also approved the Tilden Township Garbage Hauling/Disposal Millage at a 187-37 vote margin. ...