The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Clare County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Isabella County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
In Clare County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
Sen. Roger Hauck, a Republican from Mt. Pleasant, will be available for comments immediately following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address, which is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24. The senator can be reached by phone or in the House Appropriations Room, located on the third floor of the state Capitol in Lansing.Hauck's availability comes after the governor's address, during which she is expected to discuss various state issues. Hauck will be providing his reaction and comments on these matters. To schedule an interview time with Sen....
State Representative Tom Kunse, a member of the House Ethics and Oversight Committee, has called for urgent action following reports of failures within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) foster care system. The MDHHS has been under federal court oversight since 2006, when it faced a class-action lawsuit alleging mistreatment of children in its care."It’s frightening to consider how many kids may have been failed by the broken system in the 18 years since MDHHS was originally sued for negligence," said Rep. Kunse. "MDHHS is clearly incapable of...
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 524 voters in Central Township of Sherman: Precinct Sherman Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Isabella County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
In Isabella County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
Congressman John Moolenaar and Senator Tim Scott have introduced a resolution in the House and Senate, respectively, to recognize January 21 - January 27, 2024, as National School Choice Week. Both Moolenaar and Scott are co-chairs of the Congressional School Choice Caucus.In a statement, Congressman Moolenaar emphasized the importance of giving students and parents the ability to choose the best education available to them. He expressed concern over the low test scores in reading and math, stating that some students are trapped in a failing system. Moolenaar said,...
The most prevalent ethnicity in Lenawee County schools' student body in the 2022-23 school year was white, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 1,346 voters in Central Township of Tobacco: Precinct Tobacco Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
Congressmen John Moolenaar and Dan Kildee have announced nearly $2 million in federal funding to help the Midland Center for the Arts repair severe flood damage caused by the failure of the Edenville and Sanford Dams. The funding comes from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is a result of the sustained efforts of Moolenaar and Kildee to deliver disaster relief funding to the center.Following the dam failures in May 2020, Moolenaar and Kildee secured a Major Disaster Declaration for Midland and Saginaw Counties, which allowed the Midland Center for...
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 420 voters in Central City of Beaverton: Precinct Beaverton City 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 843 voters in Central Township of Beaverton: Precinct Beaverton Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
Congressman John Moolenaar has introduced the Supporting Farm Operations Act (H.R. 7046), a bill aimed at addressing the high labor costs faced by Michigan farmers. The legislation seeks to freeze the wage rate for migrant farm workers, known as the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR), at the level established in 2023 until the end of 2025. The wage requirements for these employees are determined by the Department of Labor.Moolenaar stated, "Michigan farmers grow and raise food for Michigan residents and people around the world. My legislation ensures they will continue to...
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 426 voters in Central Township of Bentley: Precinct Bentley Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
In a recent op-ed published in The Detroit News, State Sen. Jim Runestad highlights the impact of ignoring immigration laws on the residents of Michigan. Runestad emphasizes the importance of immigration laws, stating that every nation recognizes the need to protect the interests of its citizenry through limits and criteria in the admission of new immigrants.Runestad criticizes the policies put in place by the Biden administration, arguing that they have rendered immigration laws meaningless. He points out that there have been no deterrents or penalties for entering the...