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Grand Ledge Public Schools Education: Economically disadvantaged students recorded higher performance in 2023-24 SAT than previous school year

By T. M. Preciado | Oct 14, 2025

Economically disadvantaged students' college readiness improved in Grand Ledge Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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US-131 bridge replacement project enters new phase as traffic shifts in Kalamazoo

By D. R. Lanham | Oct 14, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced that the replacement of the US-131 bridges over KL Avenue and the Amtrak railroad in Kalamazoo is moving into a new phase.

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Nesbitt criticizes Democrats for not voting on resolution honoring Charlie Kirk

By F. K. Keen | Oct 14, 2025

Senate Democrats in Michigan declined to take up a resolution introduced by Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt on Tuesday.

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DNR reminds hunters of safety rules and announces Winter Wonderland registration

By F. K. Keen | Oct 14, 2025

Registering is now open for the Winter Wonderland event, which will take place from January 7 to 9, 2026.

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Elissa Slotkin shares Michigan constituents’ concerns over rising health insurance costs

By V. N. Seeley | Oct 14, 2025

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Attorney General Nessel issues renewed warning about ransomware during Cybersecurity Awareness Month

By A. U. Ward | Oct 14, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued a consumer alert on ransomware as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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Mackinac Center promotes Cami Pendell to vice president for government affairs

By L. A. Kennedy | Oct 13, 2025

Cami Pendell has been promoted to vice president for government affairs at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.

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Michigan Bureau of Elections confirms accuracy after post-election audits for 2024 General Election

By D. R. Lanham | Oct 13, 2025

The Michigan Bureau of Elections has released a report detailing the results of recounts, ballot audits, and procedural audits conducted after the 2024 General Election.

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Des Plaines man sentenced to up to 25 years for child sexual assault in Michigan

By I. J. Gardner | Oct 13, 2025

Javier Mora, a 22-year-old resident of Des Plaines, Illinois, was sentenced to 12 to 25 years in prison for the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl from Cadillac, Michigan.

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Whitmer proclaims Free School Lunch Week as part of education funding plan

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 13, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared October 13-17 as Free School Lunch Week in Michigan.

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Whitmer signs bipartisan Michigan budget securing $2.7 billion for core Medicaid services

By D. R. Lanham | Oct 13, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that Michigan’s fiscal year 2026 budget will protect $2.7 billion in federal funding for core Medicaid services, aiming to ensure continued access to health care for millions of residents across the state.

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Tom Barrett highlights small business success, Navy anniversary, and veterans' issues in October posts

By A. R. Hartman | Oct 13, 2025

Congressman Tom Barrett posted on October 13, 2025 about Güd Marketing's national recognition, honored the U.S. Navy's anniversary, and addressed veterans' challenges amid government gridlock.

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Northbound I-75 lanes set to reopen after Zilwaukee Bridge maintenance

By F. K. Keen | Oct 13, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced that all lanes of northbound I-75 on the Zilwaukee Bridge in Saginaw County are scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, October 14.

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Cut River Bridge inspections to close US-2 in Mackinac County from Oct. 27-31

By F. K. Keen | Oct 13, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will conduct inspections on the Heath M. Robinson Memorial Cut River Bridge along US-2 in Mackinac County from October 27 to October 31.

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Whitmer signs education budget extending free school meals for all Michigan students

By F. K. Keen | Oct 13, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that Michigan will continue to provide free school meals for all public school students as part of the state's fiscal year 2026 education budget.

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M-30 bridge over US-10 in Sanford reopens following $7.3 million improvement project

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 13, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced the reopening of the M-30 bridge over US-10 in Sanford on Monday, October 13.

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Lane closures set for Allen Road bridge maintenance over I-69 in Port Huron

By Y. S. Spence | Oct 13, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin maintenance work on the Allen Road bridge over I-69 in Port Huron starting Monday, October 20, 2025.

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Haslett Public Schools Education: Economically disadvantaged students recorded higher performance in 2023-24 SAT than previous school year

By T. M. Preciado | Oct 13, 2025

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

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Michigan Attorney General joins legal effort against National Guard deployment to cities

By A. U. Ward | Oct 13, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined other states in filing amicus briefs supporting legal challenges by Illinois and Oregon against the Trump Administration’s deployment of the National Guard to Chicago and Oregon.

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Elissa Slotkin addresses healthcare costs and Middle East developments in new posts

By V. N. Seeley | Oct 13, 2025

Rep. Elissa Slotkin addressed concerns about rising health insurance costs for retirees and commented on the release of Israeli hostages in her October 13 posts.