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Mike Cox drops out of Michigan governor race, endorses John James

Former attorney general Mike Cox is ending his campaign for Michigan governor and backing US Rep. John James, his campaign announced Friday evening. Cox said President Donald Trump’s endorsement of James in late June closed the door on any hope of victory. “While I did not fully appreciate it then, that endorsement placed him out of reach in a three-way Republican primary race,” Cox said in a statement. “That is the power of President Trump, and it is a testament to the enduring loyalty of Republican primary voters in Michigan to the president.” Cox’s exit turns the ...

Public hearing for Negaunee data center ordinance to be held on Aug. 13

NEGAUNEE — At Thursday night’s meeting of the Negaunee City Council, the council discussed the zoning ordinance focused at data centers which was drafted and recommended by the Negaunee Planning Commission last month. Voting 7-0, the council moved to approve the first reading of the ...