Karl Bohnak
Coverage of Karl Bohnak in the Nexus archive.
- Marquette County officials pass resolution to explore possible revamp of former U.P. Air Force Base
Marquette County officials passed a resolution to explore reactivating the decommissioned K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base as a military facility. The resolution aims to initiate discussions with defense personnel and local stakeholders, despite resident concerns about housing impacts. State lawmakers supported the effort, citing the strategic value of the Upper Peninsula for military operations.
- Bills to create a separate Upper Peninsula hunting, fishing authority meet opposition in House
Republican representatives proposed legislation to create a separate Upper Peninsula Natural Resources Commission to oversee hunting and fishing, citing ecological differences between the Upper and Lower Peninsulas. The bills faced opposition from the House committee and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, with concerns about potential conflicts and enforcement challenges.