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Government Shutdown: Funding Bill Fails 12th Vote
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Topline The Senate on Wednesday for a twelfth time rejected a GOP-backed measure to reopen the government, blocking the funding bill from moving forward—with no new supporters, indicating negotiations remain at a stalemate as the shutdown becomes...
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The government shutdown has postponed Houston’s first-ever Fleet Week
Houston The event honoring the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard was scheduled for November. No makeup dates have been announced. Kyle McClenagan | Posted on October 23, 2025, 11:15 AM (Last Updated: October 23, 2025, 11:42 AM)...
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'You shouldn't have to pay.' Bill would shift PPO service costs away from Michigan victims
LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) — Lansing lawmakers are pushing to eliminate fees charged to victims of abuse seeking to have personal protection orders served by law enforcement. The legislation, introduced last week, was inspired by August reports from 7...
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USDA directs Michigan Department of Health to pause November SNAP benefits
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced the Unites States Department of Agriculture and Food and Nutrition Services informed the department to hold November's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program until further notice....
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Targeted human, sex trafficking operation leads to arrests of 15 men in Michigan
Berrien County (WSBT) — A targeted human and sex trafficking operation in Berrien County resulted in 15 men being arrested Wednesday. Multiple local police agencies worked together to disrupt the human and sex trafficking in the area. Human and...
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Swartz Creek shoots down $40M offer to sell school for Michigan megasite
Swartz Creek schools voted not to accept a $40 million offer for an elementary building The developer of the Flint-area megasite seeks the property and would use a portion of its $261 million in state funds to buy it The offer came two years after...
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Michigan Chamber joins national coalition opposing congressional anti-arbitration bills
Wendy Block, Senior Vice President of Business Advocacy at Michigan Chamber of Commerce | Michigan Chamber of CommerceWendy Block, Senior Vice President of Business Advocacy at Michigan Chamber of Commerce | Michigan Chamber of Commerce More than...
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Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes prepared to help is SNAP benefits are curtailed due to federal government shutdown
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – In Kalamazoo County, there are 35,183 recipients of SNAP benefits, including 39% who are under the age of 18, and they are in danger of losing those food benefits if the federal budget shutdown continues into next...
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Michigan State Police Host Trunk or Treat Event in Alpena
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WBKB TV 11 - Michigan
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Michigan State Police Host Trunk or Treat Event in Alpena Alpena, MI – As Halloween approaches, the Michigan State Police Alpena Post is inviting families to join them for a fun and safe Trunk or Treat event. The event will take place on Friday,...
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West Michigan Asian American advocates celebrate culture, expand strategic mission
The non-profit West Michigan Asian American Association advocates for the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, focusing on healthcare, education, and economic development. New executive director Dr. Yilin Wendland-Liu sees the...
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Focus West Michigan 10-23-25: Local food pantries adjusting to SNAP benefit pause
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WGVU - Michigan
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With the federal government instructing MDHHS to pause SNAP benefits local food pantries are seeing a spike in assistance requests, the Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation is marking ten years, debate continues over a proposed raised...
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Michigan seeks to limit rest stop stays. Some fear ‘criminalizing homelessness’
The Michigan Department of Transportation is proposing rules to limit camping, panhandling and long-term stays on its properties MDOT says it needs state approval to enforce the rules, which aim to improve safety and maintenance Advocates warn...
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Jewish Essay Anthology 'Manna Songs' Spotlights Michigan Authors Lynne Golodner and Debbie Feit
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Detroit Jewish News - Michigan
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A Catholic publisher has long been impressed with joyful stories expressed in the Jewish religion, and so she planned a book with essays fitting into the joyful category — Manna Songs: Stories of Jewish Culture & Heritage published this year by...
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Michigan considers mailbox rule for property tax payments under new bill
Jim Holcomb, President & CEO at Michigan Chamber of Commerce | Michigan Chamber of CommerceJim Holcomb, President & CEO at Michigan Chamber of Commerce | Michigan Chamber of Commerce Michigan is considering changes to how property tax payments are...
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More law enforcement agencies using artificial intelligence
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Ludington Daily News - Michigan
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Two security cameras on a pole. Surveillance cameras. Credit: Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan LANSING – Michigan law enforcement agencies are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools as surveillance...
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China-linked battery firm scraps plan for US$2.4 billion Michigan EV plant
WASHINGTON: A subsidiary of Chinese battery maker Gotion has scrapped plans to build a US$2.4 billion electric vehicle battery materials plant in Michigan, state officials said on Thursday (Oct 23). The project, first announced in October 2022,...
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Owners of in-progress China-tied battery plant in Michigan default on state deal, ending project
A Michigan battery plant project tied to China-linked Gotion is no longer moving forward after the state found the company was in default in its agreement. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, which initially approved pumping $175...
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High schools in Ohio will vote in special election next month to allow NIL for athletes
High school principals in Ohio will vote on an emergency bylaw referendum on Name, Image and Likeness regulations next month. The Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Board of Directors announced Thursday that the vote will take place from Nov....
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Food assistance to ‘pause’ for 1.4M in Michigan due to federal shutdown
At least 1.4 million Michigan residents on food assistance, thousands of new moms at risk of losing federal assistance in November Lapse in funding caused by ongoing federal shutdown, which started Oct. 1 and continues amid partisan gridlock in...
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After billion-robocall barrage, Michigan lawmakers eye crackdown
With robocalls and texts on the rise in Michigan, a bipartisan bill package could make it easier to crack down on the practice The bills create guidelines on when and how businesses could use robocalls to contact Michiganders, with an emphasis on...
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