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Reps. Harris, Kunse Criticize Democrats for Downplaying Failures of Unemployment Insurance Agency

By East Michigan News | Apr 25, 2024

State Reps. Mike Harris and Tom Kunse have strongly criticized committee Democrats for attempting to downplay the failures of the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) in handling billions of dollars in fraudulent payments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lawmakers participated in a joint committee hearing to review a damning audit report that uncovered multiple critical deficiencies.The December 2023 report by Michigan’s nonpartisan Office of the Auditor General revealed significant shortcomings within the UIA, including issuing $245.1 million to likely ineligible...

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Reps. Kunse, Harris Set to Probe Unemployment Failures During Thursday Hearing

By East Michigan News | Apr 24, 2024

State Reps. Tom Kunse and Mike Harris are gearing up to delve into the failures of the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency during a joint House hearing on Thursday. The inquiry follows the unveiling of troubling revelations from a December 2023 audit by the Michigan Office of the Auditor General.Representative Kunse expressed skepticism towards the UIA leadership, emphasizing the need for accountability in light of the billions of dollars in fraudulent payments uncovered. Kunse remarked, “Pigs must be flying somewhere because the House Oversight Committee is about to...

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Isabella County in week ending Apr. 20

By East Michigan News | Apr 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Isabella County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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8 American Indian students enrolled in Gladwin County schools in 2022-23 school year

By East Michigan News | Apr 23, 2024

There were eight American Indian students enrolled in Gladwin County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Sen. Runestad shoots back at MEDC’s weak response to negligence and fraud allegations

By East Michigan News | Apr 22, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jim Runestad has expressed dissatisfaction with the response provided by Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) CEO Quentin Messer regarding allegations of negligence and fraud. Runestad criticized the generic nature of the response, stating, "Rather than taking the time to research answers to my direct questions, Mr. Messer and MEDC opted to write a generic letter that highlighted the importance of MEDC’s role as a fiduciary but did nothing to speak on how Ms. Beydoun was allowed to frivolously spend taxpayer dollars under MEDC’s watch...

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Clare County Education: 14 American Indian students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By East Michigan News | Apr 22, 2024

In Clare County schools, 0.4% of students enrolled identified as American Indian in the 2022-23 school year.

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Isabella County Education: 380 American Indian students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By East Michigan News | Apr 21, 2024

There were 380 American Indian students enrolled in Isabella County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Which former East Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By East Michigan News | Apr 21, 2024

These former East Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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East Michigan News area weekly mass times

By East Michigan News | Apr 20, 2024

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

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Isabella County in week ending Apr. 13

By East Michigan News | Apr 19, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Isabella County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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National Tax Freedom Day: Runestad calls on Democrats to stop raising taxes

By East Michigan News | Apr 18, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Jim Runestad paid tribute to National Tax Freedom Day on Thursday by calling on Michigan Democrats to stop raising taxes on hardworking Michiganders."Today is a day when we should be celebrating tax relief to help Michiganders keep more of their own money," said Runestad, R-White Lake. Since taking control of the Legislature in January 2023, Michigan Democrats have raised the state’s income tax, voted against tax relief for seniors and working families, and voted to raise taxes or fees over 20 times. Runestad expressed his concern by stating,...

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Gotion Parent Company Hosted Iranian Officials

By East Michigan News | Apr 18, 2024

Congressman John Moolenaar voted for legislation condemning the Iranian regime for its unprecedented attack on Israel last weekend. The resolution passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support in a vote of 404 to 14.Regarding the connection between Iran and Gotion, Moolenaar expressed his concerns, stating, “Iran is the largest sponsor of terrorism in the world, an avowed enemy of the United States, and on April 13 it launched an unprecedented attack on Israel. For state and local officials to give Gotion millions of dollars, knowing Gotion will send its...

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Moolenaar Questions Labor Secretary on Policies that Hurt Michigan Farmers

By East Michigan News | Apr 17, 2024

Congressman John Moolenaar questioned Acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, in a hearing of the Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education today. Moolenaar pressed Su on department policies that have hurt farmers in Michigan, specifically addressing the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for farm laborers in the state.Moolenaar expressed his concerns, stating, "Acting Secretary Su’s indifference to rural America has harmed Michigan farmers and their hope for a prosperous future. I have heard fifth and sixth-generation farmers in...

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Township of Frost: Precinct Frost Township 00001

By East Michigan News | Apr 17, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 505 voters in Central Township of Frost: Precinct Frost Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Township of Freeman: Precinct Freeman Township 00001

By East Michigan News | Apr 16, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 603 voters in Central Township of Freeman: Precinct Freeman Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Gladwin County Education: 88 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By East Michigan News | Apr 16, 2024

There were 88 Hispanic students enrolled in Gladwin County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Isabella County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Apr. 13

By East Michigan News | Apr 16, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Isabella County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Township of Franklin: Precinct Franklin Township 00001

By East Michigan News | Apr 15, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 387 voters in Central Township of Franklin: Precinct Franklin Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Clare County schools in 2022-23 school year?

By East Michigan News | Apr 15, 2024

There were 148 Hispanic students enrolled in Clare County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Isabella County in week ending Apr. 13?

By East Michigan News | Apr 15, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Isabella County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.