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Saturday, October 25, 2025

News from October 2025

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Congressman Tom Barrett criticizes Senate Democrats over prolonged government shutdown

By A. R. Hartman | Oct 17, 2025

Congressman Tom Barrett used social media posts on October 16-17, 2025, to criticize Senate Democrats regarding an ongoing government shutdown.

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Senator Elissa Slotkin addresses House absence and calls for bipartisan solutions

By V. N. Seeley | Oct 17, 2025

Senator Elissa Slotkin used her X account on October 16-17, 2025 to announce internship opportunities and criticize congressional inactivity regarding health care issues.

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Michigan Democratic Party criticizes Mike Rogers over impact of tariffs on state economy

By D. R. Lanham | Oct 17, 2025

Michigan families, farmers, and small businesses are experiencing higher costs due to tariffs supported by former GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers, according to several recent reports.

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Elissa Slotkin addresses rising healthcare costs and foreign policy discussions

By M. N. Williams | Oct 17, 2025

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How much did Eaton County spend on football teams in 2024?

By K. Y. Murray | Oct 17, 2025

Eaton County's collegiate football teams received $565,579 in funding for the 2024 season.

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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.