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News from August 2024

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Ingham County in week ending Aug. 17

By Capitol News | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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MSU partners with Michigan Office for Future Mobility & Electrification for autonomous racing

By Capitol News | Aug 22, 2024

Michigan State University announced a new partnership agreement with the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) to support MSU’s Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) team, PoliMOVE-MSU. The collaboration aims to provide students with experiential learning opportunities using connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies. Additionally, it will engage Michigan K-12 STEAM students in mobility initiatives through events, campus tours, and race event visits.

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MSU College opens first-of-its-kind public defender clinic focused on preconviction appeals

By Capitol News | Aug 22, 2024

When Bradley Hall opens the doors to MSU College of Law’s new Public Defender Clinic this academic year, he will begin training the next generation of lawyers in a specialized area of law: preconviction appeals.

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Michigan State University physician discusses latest updates on COVID-19 and mpox

By Capitol News | Aug 22, 2024

Michael Brown, university physician at Michigan State University and chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine in the MSU College of Human Medicine, has provided updated guidance on COVID-19 and mpox, formerly known as monkeypox.

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MSU partners with DNR on lake sturgeon conservation efforts

By Capitol News | Aug 22, 2024

Five hundred juvenile sturgeons were released into the Saginaw River system last week as part of an ongoing effort to bring the giant fish back from the brink of extinction.

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MSU researchers discover method to curb antibiotic resistance using DNA scavengers

By Capitol News | Aug 22, 2024

Michigan State University researchers have identified a potential method to curb antibiotic resistance by deploying "DNA scavengers" in wastewater treatment plants. The study, led by Syed Hashsham, MSU professor of civil and environmental engineering, and James Tiedje, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus, discovered an enzyme capable of breaking down antibiotic-resistant DNA strands present in wastewater.

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MSU & U-M receive DOE grant for auto supply chain transition

By Capitol News | Aug 21, 2024

The Michigan State University Industrial Training Assessment Center and the University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute have been awarded $500,000 by the U.S. Department of Energy to launch the Michigan Automotive Supply Chain Technical Assistance Program. This two-year initiative aims to help small and medium-sized manufacturers in Michigan’s automotive sector transition to electric vehicle components and diversify their product lines.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ingham County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Capitol News | Aug 21, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Ingham County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Study links gene activation to increased post-COVID-19 lung transplants

By Capitol News | Aug 20, 2024

Researchers from Michigan State University and Corewell Health, in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic, have made a significant breakthrough in understanding post-COVID-19 lung complications.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Ingham County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Capitol News | Aug 20, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Eaton County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Capitol News | Aug 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Eaton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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MSU graduates its first class of physician assistants

By Capitol News | Aug 19, 2024

The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine will hold its inaugural Physician Assistant Medicine Program commencement on Friday, August 23. This milestone comes at a time when there is a critical shortage of healthcare professionals across the state and nation. Physician assistants (PAs) are increasingly in demand to help expand access to medical care. The graduates from MSU's program have trained alongside physicians, adopting a team-based approach that aims to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Eaton County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Capitol News | Aug 19, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Eaton County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Eaton County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 10

By Capitol News | Aug 18, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Eaton County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Capitol News area weekly mass times

By Capitol News | Aug 17, 2024

The following parishes in the Capitol News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Eaton County in week ending Aug. 10

By Capitol News | Aug 17, 2024

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Eaton County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Eaton County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Capitol News | Aug 17, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Eaton County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Meerman criticizes Supreme Court ruling impacting Michigan agriculture

By Capitol News | Aug 16, 2024

State Rep. Luke Meerman (R-Coopersville) recently expressed discontent with the Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling against agriculture producers. The high court determined that the state is not required to adhere to the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), Michigan’s law governing how state agencies can issue rules.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ingham County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Capitol News | Aug 15, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Ingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Study identifies factors affecting cancer screening for LGBTQIA+ individuals

By Capitol News | Aug 15, 2024

Socioeconomic status, provider-patient relationships, and rural living environments have been found to affect cancer screening behaviors for LGBTQIA+ individuals, according to a recent study from Callie Kluitenberg Harris, a doctoral candidate in the Michigan State University College of Nursing.