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MI 11th in Financial Literacy

Michigan ranks 11th in the country when it comes to financial literacy. The analysis comes from WalletHub.com. The ranking looks at financial education programs and consumer habits. Their key metrics in the analysis included Champlain University’s High School Financial Literacy Grades, to the percentage of residents with a rainy-day fund. …

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Gas Prices Shoot Upward

Gasoline prices in many parts of Michigan have experienced up to a 20 cent per gallon increase, according to Gasbuddy.com. Patrick DeHaan of Gasbuddy says it’s the result of a culmination of falling retail prices colliding with continued increases in wholesale gas prices. He also says while oil inventories continue …

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Democrats Call For Snyder To Support LGBT Citizens

Michigan Democrats are urging Governor Rick Snyder to condemn policies throughout the country that they say discriminate against gay and transgender people. The call comes in the wake of North Carolina enacting a law that, among other things, requires LGBT citizens to use public restrooms that correspond with the gender …

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Juried Exhibit On Display At Finlandia University Gallery

A juried exhibit of artwork by students in the Finlandia University International School of Art and Design will be featured at the Finlandia University Gallery through April 20. The exhibition includes works by students working in media including drawing, painting, illustration, ceramic design, fiber arts and fashion design, sculpture, integrated …

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Snyder Wants to Know How to Improve Education in Michigan

Governor Rick Snyder is moving forward with his efforts to improve education in the state. He’s created a 21st Century Education Commission. The goal is to come up with new ideas on how to improve the way children are taught. It’s a 25-member appointed commission, created through an executive order. …

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