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Senate Committee Could Wrap Up Hearing On DPS Plan This Week

A state Senate committee could be ready to move bills this week to reorganize Detroit Public Schools. The Senate Oversight Committee has listened to weeks of testimony on the Senate plan to overhaul DPS and dig the district out of debt. Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof chairs that committee. He …

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Senate Committee Could Wrap Up Hearing On DPS Plan This Week

A state Senate committee could be ready to move bills this week to reorganize Detroit Public Schools. The Senate Oversight Committee has listened to weeks of testimony on the Senate plan to overhaul DPS and dig the district out of debt. Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof chairs that committee. He …

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Higher Education Funding Idea Floated

The question of how to support higher education in the future continues to be bandied about. And one proposal that could surface would seek help from the federal government. States have supported higher education for many years. But Dan Hurley of the Michigan Association of State Universities also supports the …

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Higher Education Funding Idea Floated

The question of how to support higher education in the future continues to be bandied about. And one proposal that could surface would seek help from the federal government. States have supported higher education for many years. But Dan Hurley of the Michigan Association of State Universities also supports the …

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Legislation Aims To Stop Aggressive Panhandlers

A Michigan House committee is giving legislation that cracks down on aggressive panhandling a onceover. It would make it illegal to intimidate a person, or threaten them, so they’ll give the panhandler money. State Representative Mike McCready is sponsoring the bills and says he’s seen an uptick in complaints from …

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Legislation Aims To Stop Aggressive Panhandlers

A Michigan House committee is giving legislation that cracks down on aggressive panhandling a onceover. It would make it illegal to intimidate a person, or threaten them, so they’ll give the panhandler money. State Representative Mike McCready is sponsoring the bills and says he’s seen an uptick in complaints from …

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LaBoda Talks About Winning The 2016 CopperDog 150

Once again, downtown Calumet buzzes with excitement as the 7th annual CopperDog 150 comes to a close. The race consists of three days and three legs totaling just over 125 miles. Last year’s champion, Dennis LaBoda, stayed in the lead for the first two legs but was followed closely by …

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