“Thank you to the Michigan State Police, local law enforcement and government officials, first responders, and all others who stepping up to help after the massive flooding that hit yesterday. I’ve been in communication with folks on the ground who assure me, while the situation is serious, repairs have already begun.”

“To keep our mines open to produce the metals our country needs, we must keep the RICE units going through their expiration date in 2050,” said Bohnak, R-Deerton. “Without reliable, affordable energy provided by the RICE units, the Upper Peninsula will be forced to deindustrialize, which will result in drastic depopulation. My plan would protect U.P. energy production and maintain our 175-year-old mining industry.”