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Haslett Public Schools SAT Performance: How many white students set for college in 2023-24 school year?

By T. M. Preciado | Oct 17, 2025

White students' college readiness declined in Haslett Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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Southfield woman faces trial over alleged $98,000 rental assistance fraud

By I. J. Gardner | Oct 17, 2025

Mariah Davis, a 33-year-old resident of Southfield, has been ordered to stand trial in the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County after waiving her preliminary examination.

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Michigan Women's Commission event focuses on menopause support and workplace policy

By L. A. Kennedy | Oct 17, 2025

The Michigan Women's Commission (MWC) recently organized a screening of "Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale" by Satori Shakoor as part of its ongoing Menopause: It’s a Movement initiative.

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Michigan Department Of Transportation announces seasonal closure dates for most roadside parks

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 17, 2025

Most roadside parks managed by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close for the season on Friday, October 31.

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Michigan Attorney General urges peaceful participation in No Kings protests

By A. U. Ward | Oct 17, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has released a statement addressing the upcoming No Kings protests planned in Michigan and across the United States.

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Michigan joins lawsuit challenging EPA's termination of solar energy funding

By D. T. Byrd | Oct 17, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with 22 other state plaintiffs, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its Administrator Lee Zeldin.

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Which ex-high school athletes from Lansing Metro area will compete in the week of Monday, Oct. 20?

By V. N. Seeley | Oct 17, 2025

These ex-Lansing Metro area high school standouts will take the field during the week of Monday, Oct. 20.

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US-2 in Menominee County to close temporarily for railroad bridge work

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 16, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Menominee County Road Commission have announced a planned detour on US-2 near the US-2/US-41 intersection in Powers, Menominee County.

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East Lansing School District Education: Multiracial students recorded lower performance in 2023-24 SAT than previous school year

By T. M. Preciado | Oct 16, 2025

Multiracial students' college readiness declined in East Lansing School District during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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Michigan opens applications for Going PRO Talent Fund with reduced budget

By J. F. Curtis | Oct 16, 2025

Applications have opened for Michigan’s Going PRO Talent Fund, a state grant program designed to help businesses train and develop their workforce.

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Sen. Elissa Slotkin addresses health care and auto industry in recent posts

By M. N. Williams | Oct 16, 2025

Senator Elissa Slotkin, representing Michigan’s 7th district, posted on October 15 and 16, 2025 about health care concerns and new investments in Michigan's auto industry.

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Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency to launch new employer platform in December

By L. A. Kennedy | Oct 16, 2025

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is preparing to switch from its current MiWAM system to a new platform, MiUI, in December.

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Mid-Michigan soybean farmers report losses due to tariffs supported by Mike Rogers

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 16, 2025

Mid-Michigan soybean farmers are reporting significant financial losses this harvest season, which they attribute to a trade war with China and resulting tariffs.

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Michigan secures $8 million federal grant for shipbuilding workforce training

By J. F. Curtis | Oct 16, 2025

Michigan has received an $8 million federal grant to help train workers for shipbuilding and maritime manufacturing jobs, according to an announcement from Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO).

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Constituent urges Rep. John James to support release of Epstein files

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 16, 2025

LANSING — Representative John James is facing criticism from a constituent for not taking a public stance on the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

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U.S. Chamber seeks business input on new $100,000 H-1B visa fee

By L. A. Kennedy | Oct 16, 2025

The U.S. Chamber is considering ways to challenge a new Presidential Proclamation that imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas.

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M-72 detour set Oct. 20–21 for roundabout paving in Traverse City

By F. K. Keen | Oct 16, 2025

M-72 traffic in Traverse City will be detoured for two days next week to allow paving work at the new roundabout at the M-72/M-22 intersection.

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Michigan DNR urges caution as crews monitor Benzie Road Fire hot spots

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 16, 2025

Crews from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are continuing to address hot spots at the Benzie Road Fire in Roscommon County, which has now been fully contained after burning 101 acres.

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Michigan Rehabilitation Services honors advocates during annual Champion Awards ceremony

By J. F. Curtis | Oct 16, 2025

Fourteen individuals and four businesses in Michigan were recognized for their commitment to supporting people with disabilities at the 17th annual Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) Champion Awards ceremony.

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Senator Webber schedules local office hour for constituents on October 24

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 16, 2025

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