There were 43 Hispanic students enrolled in Farwell Area Schools schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
State Senator Jim Runestad of Michigan has voiced his concern about proposed legislation that would grant driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants in the state. In an op-ed for The Detroit News, Runestad argues that such a move would only worsen the ongoing immigration crisis in the country.Runestad begins by criticizing the Biden administration's handling of immigration, stating that "some 6.2 million people have crossed our border illegally since Jan. 20, 2021." He attributes this surge in illegal immigration to the policies and incentives put in place by the...
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Isabella County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 2 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
There were 70 Hispanic students enrolled in Clare Public Schools schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
There were 596 white students enrolled in Beal City Public Schools schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
Congressman John Moolenaar has once again called upon Gotion, a Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-affiliated battery company, to reconsider its decision to construct a factory in Mecosta County. The residents of Green Charter Township have already made their stance clear, with a recall vote leading to the removal of the entire Board of Trustees who initially approved the agreement with Gotion. Now, the newly elected members of the Township Board have also voted to withdraw their support for the project.Reflecting on this turn of events, Congressman Moolenaar expressed his...
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Isabella County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 2 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
There were 85 Hispanic students enrolled in Shepherd Public Schools schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
In a move to challenge President Biden's push for electric vehicles, Congressman John Moolenaar voted in favor of passing H.R. 4468, the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act of 2023. This legislation aims to block the enforcement of the Biden administration's rules on tailpipe emission standards, which would effectively phase out gas-powered vehicles from the market and promote the sale of electric vehicles in the United States.Moolenaar expressed his concerns about President Biden's agenda and its potential implications. He stated, "President Biden’s push for...
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Isabella County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 2 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
There were 228 Hispanic students enrolled in Mt. Pleasant City School District schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
Today, Congressman John Moolenaar and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell have reintroduced the PACE Expanded Act, a piece of legislation aimed at strengthening the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The PACE Expanded Act seeks to expand and improve current PACE programs while also facilitating the establishment of new ones. This will be achieved by granting PACE programs greater flexibility in enrolling beneficiaries throughout the year, enhancing access and affordability for Medicare-only beneficiaries, and implementing a pilot program to test PACE models in...
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Isabella County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Dec. 2 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
Congressman John Moolenaar, Congressman Sanford Bishop, Congressman Bill Huizenga, and Congressman Jimmy Panetta have introduced the Broadening Online Opportunities Through Simple Technologies (BOOST) Act. This legislation aims to provide assistance to families and residents in rural households who struggle with limited internet access.The BOOST Act proposes a $300 tax credit for individuals who purchase a mobile hotspot or a signal booster to improve their internet connection. The tax credit is designed to alleviate the burden of expensive internet services and bridge...