FloatMe, a San Antonio tech startup that gives workers cash advances on their next paycheck, said it has increased $16.2 million from investors during its last fundraising. Overall, the startup has raised $49.1 million in funding since June 2019, including $25 million in debt funding, according to Crunchbase, which tracks investments in tech companies. FloatMe’s …
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Payday loans are one of the easiest loans to get, but they’re also manipulative. In case of urgent need for money, there is no doubt that you will be able to obtain a loan quickly. However, if you are not careful, you may find yourself trapped in an endless cycle of debt. Your debt term …
Friends, The past few days have seen a new wave of bomb threats against historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Domestic terrorist attacks have a long history left and right, including here at MSU. Specifically to this wave of threats against the HBCUs, and any racist bombing threats or attempts, my mind turned to the …
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Angel Reese had 25 points and nine rebounds, Diamond Miller added 14 points and nine rebounds, and the No. 17 Maryland beat Michigan State 67-62 Thursday night for its fourth victory consecutive. Maryland’s second-leading scorer, Ashley Owusu, was helped off the field late in the first quarter after injuring her …
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By DAVID EGGERT, Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s Supreme Court on Thursday evening dismissed black lawmakers’ challenge to the new congressional and legislative maps, saying they showed no reason to question the redistricting commission’s decision. the state to reduce the number of predominantly African-American seats. In a 4-3 order, the court said the …
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Black History Month, celebrated each February, highlights the experiences and honors the accomplishments of Black Americans throughout history. Poverty Solutions from the University of Michigan highlights key data from its research relating to Black Michiganders. _______________________________________________________________ 59% – The percentage of Black Detroiters who wore masks at the start of the pandemic (March-April 2020). A …
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This story will be updated throughout the month. February is Black History Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the history, accomplishments, and contributions of Blacks, Africans, and African Americans in the United States. To celebrate, Michigan State University will host online and on-campus events throughout the month. One of the events is the 22nd Annual …
Koho Financial, an online financial services provider, has raised $210 million in venture capital as it tries to expand its services to offer a new alternative to payday loans in Canada, The Globe and Mail reported on Tuesday. February 1st. Koho’s mobile app provides a savings account at no cost, and it has grown its …
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If you need money, but cannot borrow it from those around you (relatives, friends, co-workers, business partners), the only way to improve your financial situation is to become a member. of either loan program. This opportunity is open to everyone, but at high interest rates. According to the People’s News Agency, most US MFIs will …
According to a Monday morning press release from the Faculty of Letters, Science and Arts. Transfer Bridges is designed to help students majoring in the humanities at Henry Ford College in their college transfer process. The program also provides accessible opportunities to engage with the campus community on both a professional and extracurricular level. In …
Tom Izzofamous (and proud) anti-social media, had no idea what kind of splash he was creating as a wide receiver Keon Coleman made his basketball debut at Michigan State at the end of Saturday win over Michigana move that immediately sent ripples through the digital water coolers of the Spartan community. It was already a …
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We face enormous challenges as a state and a country, but the lack of jobs is not the main problem. Our population is aging, labor force participation is low and trending downward for decades, and our education system is struggling to keep up with the growing demands of our global economy. Our biggest economic problem …
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Pat Batcheller The US Army Corps of Engineers is getting nearly half a billion dollars to build a new sea lock in Sault Ste. Mary, Michigan. The $479 million comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Congress passed in 2021. Soo Locks are a vital part of the nation’s supply chain. Billions of dollars …
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MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) — Cruise ships will visit Muskegon again this summer, after port calls were canceled for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic. Seventeen shutdowns are planned for this summer, and more could be planned in the coming years, the Muskegon Chronicle reported. “It’s going to be a very, very busy summer,” Muskegon …
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By JENNIFER TIMAR, Livingston Daily Press & Argus FOWLERVILLE, Mich. (AP) — An early 20th-century former church in Fowlerville served multiple functions. It is the former location of St. Agnes Catholic Church, which was turned into a residence in the 1970s. Several families have held weddings and events in the chapel over the years. Now …
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History links Michigan State (0-1) vs. DePaul (1-2) Dated: Sunday January 30 Time: 11 a.m. ET Site: MSU Indoor Tennis Facility (East Lansing, Michigan) Look: play sight Live statistics: WEAPON OF WEIGHT Program: PDF EAST LANSING, Mich. – After opening the spring season on the road at Notre Dame, the Michigan State women’s tennis team …
TAWAS CITY – Julia (Julie) Darnton has been named District 4 Director for Michigan State University Extension. NEW DIRECTOR — Julia (Julie) Darnton has been named District 4 Director for Michigan State University Extension. Darnton has served in the interim position since May 2020. District 4 includes Alcona, Arenac, Crawford, Iosco, Ogemaw, Oscoda and Roscommon …
By DAVID EGGERT, Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Several groups announced Friday they would file a lawsuit challenging Michigan’s new State House map, alleging it is biased toward Republicans and should be redrawn to be fairer to Democrats on a partisan basis. The lawsuit, which will be filed in Michigan’s Supreme Court early next …
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Wolves received £23m in loan secured against future installments from Diogo Jota’s sale to Liverpool, helping Jeff Shi manage cash flow WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JULY 15: Wolverhampton Wanderers Technical Director Scott Sellars (L) and Wolverhampton Wanderers Executive Chairman Jeff Shi look on during a Wolverhampton Wanderers pre-season training session at Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground …
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By ED WHITE, Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A lawyer for the Michigan Redistricting Commission on Wednesday defended new maps for seats in Congress and the Legislature and urged the state Supreme Court to dismiss a challenge filed by black lawmakers . The lawsuit seeks to have some boundaries redrawn because the maps reduce the …
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LANSING, Mich. (WILX) — General Motors announced Tuesday morning that it will invest more than $7 billion in Michigan. This is the largest employment investment in the company’s history. The investment is expected to maintain 1,000 jobs and create 4,000 others. With strikes, the COVID pandemic and chip shortages, those who work for automakers have …
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Payday loans usually come with very high interest rates and are often based on your income. Personal loans are long-term installment loans that generally have lower rates than payday loans. Payday loans are always a worse option than personal loans due to their high rates. Read more stories from Personal Finance Insider. Loading Something is …
The debate comes at a time when healthcare facilities across the country are facing staffing shortages. But this isn’t the first time lawmakers have debated what kinds of degrees community colleges can offer. Related: Michigan House Bills 5556 and 5557 would allow community colleges to offer four-year baccalaureate nursing programs. Funders argue the measures would …
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The research institute and medical school will emulate MSU’s venture with Spectrum in Grand Rapids. The duo built a $250 million innovation park more than a decade ago that has attracted significant investment to the region. Last year, pharmaceutical manufacturer Perrigo Co. opened a new 125,000 square foot headquarters in the Innovation Park. “I see …
On a day-to-day basis, paying bills can be a real challenge for most individuals and households. Unfortunately, with the COVID-19 pandemic, the financial situation has worsened, highlighting the need for most people to obtain emergency cash. Payday loans give you access to short-term funds, but usually at a higher interest rate. Most payday loans are …
Andre Chung for The Washington Post via Getty Images (BALTIMORE) — A man who worked on the front lines to prevent gun violence in Baltimore, Md., was fatally shot Wednesday night in a quadruple shooting on E. Monument Street in the McElderry Park neighborhood. DaShawn McGrier, 29, from Baltimore, worked as a violence interrupter for …
Payday loans are a high-cost form of unsecured credit where you borrow a relatively small amount of money until your next payday. When your boiler is racing in the middle of winter or your car breaks down and you have no savings, a payday loan may seem like the only option. Offering same day loans …
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. (AP) — It’s rusted and no longer needed, but a 165-foot water tower still has fans in a Detroit suburb. St. Clair Shores City Council member David Rubello wants to save the tower, which stands on the town’s golf course, the Macomb Daily reported. The tower was built in the 1920s …
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Friday college basketball slate doesn’t feature as many enticing matches and situational situations as the weekend, but one of the best matches on the odds board is in Madison, Wisconsin – with a top-15 duel between Michigan State n No. 14 and Wisconsin No. 8. The spots are oriented by opportunities for rebound, disappointment, anticipation …
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ESCANABA — With the addition of Bay de Noc Community College, Michigan employers looking for job-ready talent can now reach even more colleges through the Michigan Community Colleges Jobs Consortium, powered by College Central Network. CollegeCentral.com/miccjobs allows all employers, large and small, public and private, to register once and then post unlimited jobs to Michigan …
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January 21 Update: Since this story aired, there have been updates in the case. Click here to read the latest. (NewsNation Now) – It’s been nearly three months since 18-year-old Brendan Santo disappeared while visiting friends in East Lansing, Michigan. On the cold and freezing campus of Michigan State University, a burning hope drives loved …
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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – With payday lenders able to charge up to 391% interest in the Sunflower State, community leaders have called on Kansas lawmakers to change. Topeka JUMP says community members from local and state organizations came together to demand reform of payday lending practices across the Sunflower State on Wednesday, January 19. Kansans …
“If we can find ways to remove barriers to work, … (and) get to the US average for labor force participation, we would have another 250,000 workers in Michigan’s workforce,” did he declare. “It’s a significant leap.” BLM’s annual benchmarking report places Michigan 29th out of 50 states in terms of economic growth, a ranking …
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With the addition of Bay College, Michigan employers looking for today’s job-ready talent can now reach even more colleges for FREE through the Michigan Community Colleges Jobs Consortium, powered by College Central Network. CollegeCentral.com/miccjobs makes it FREE and easy for all employers, big and small, public and private, to register once, then post an unlimited …
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EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Michigan State University honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at its 42nd annual Jazz, Spirituals, Prayers, and Protest concert. The sweet sounds of jazz music could be heard throughout the Fairchild Theater in East Lansing, where hundreds of people gathered for this event to honor the life and legacy of …
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Jhe 20 million dollars in capital which West Shore Bank Corp. raised towards the end of 2021 will be used to support commercial loan growth. In closing the subordinated debt offering in mid-November, Ludington-based West Shore Bank joined a number of Michigan community banks that have raised additional capital over the past year amid rising …
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By EMILY BINGHAM, The Grand Rapids Press GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Artist residency programs at two of Michigan’s most remote parks are once again giving creators the chance to find inspiration through deep solitude and connection with unspoiled nature. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, located in the western Upper Peninsula, and Isle Royale State …
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Students at 38 Michigan high schools are participating in the peer-led road safety campaign “Strive for a Safer Drive.” The program is in its 11th year and aims to reduce crashes involving teens by encouraging them to talk with other teens and their communities about safe driving choices. It is a …
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Cathy George, head coach of the Michigan State Spartans women’s volleyball teams, has announced her retirement. George’s career spanned 35 seasons, including the last 17 at East Lansing. George took over at MSU in 2005, taking the Spartans to the NCAA Tournament in his second year and moving to the Sweet 16 in his third …
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By DAVID EGGERT, Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Auditors in Michigan have discovered nearly 2,400 additional COVID-19 deaths linked to long-term care facilities over an 18-month period, both in places that report deaths by coronavirus to the state and in homes that don’t. The figure was disclosed in a study obtained by The Associated …
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The following is a public statement from Pino Colone, MD, president of the Michigan State Medical Society, in response to the nationwide increase in “flurona” cases and the decrease in flu vaccination rates in Michigan. “The Michigan State Medical Society and our state’s medical community urge eligible adults and children of all ages to get …
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LANSING, Mich. (WILX) — A survey of Michigan business leaders found that, despite the ongoing pandemic, they believe the state is a good place to grow a business. The opinion came from Michigan’s 10th annual economic outlook survey, released at a Thursday meeting of the Detroit Economic Club. Over 1,000 business people and associations across …
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This week, Wells Fargo joined the list of big banks introducing short-term credit products — and the much smaller OneUnited Bank in Boston unveiled its own version, designed as an alternative to payday loans. OneUnited’s loan, called CashPlease, is designed to help customers of the black-owned bank with $635 million in assets manage their cash …
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LANSING, Mich. (WLUC) – Michigan State Police are working to reduce racial disparities in traffic stops statewide. On Wednesday, the law enforcement agency held a virtual press conference in conjunction with the Bridges to BLUE Citizen Advisory Council and the Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice to review a 2021 study from the MSU …
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If you need money to cover an emergency, you can borrow it in several ways. One is a payday loan. This type of loan is easy to apply for but can be very risky. Payday loans charge high interest rates and often have hidden fees. This makes it very easy to get stuck in a …
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By COREY WILLIAMS, Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Detroit public school students could return to their classrooms in about two weeks. In-person classes should resume by Jan. 24 or Jan. 31 at the latest, according to the district, which moved all schools to virtual learning last week due to rising COVID 19 cases. and the …
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Note: Proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 test required for admission. Learn more MSU College of Music’s annual “Jazz: Spirituals, Prayer and Protest” concert celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. will be performed at 3 pm on January 16 at the Fairchild Theater. The concert is part of MSU’s 42nd …
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By BARRY ADAMS, Wisconsin State Journal GENOA CITY, Wisconsin (AP) – Patrick Gallagher was looking for a change, perhaps as a widget maker. For most of his professional career he worked in the family asphalt business. So, after selling his shares in the suburban Chicago company, Gallagher began looking for a business he could grow …
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By DAVID BOSSICK, Ludington Daily News AMBER TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) – Dennis Grossenbacher built the family business he wanted, seeing ups and downs along the way, but it feels good knowing that by the time he enters semi- retirement, he knows the staff and customers of Fun N Sun RV will be in good hands. …
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LARAMIE – Wyoming have lost players to Big Sky, Conference USA, Mid-American Conference and a rival from Mountain West this offseason. Then on Saturday, the Pokes experimented with both sides of the Power 5 revolving door. Michigan State transfer Cole DeMarzo, a 6-4, 225-pound linebacker from Hilton Head, SC, has announced his transfer to UW. …
Another senior from the state of Michigan will take advantage of the free COVID eligibility year and return for the 2022 season. Left tackle Jarrett Horst announced his intention to return to East Lansing next season on Friday. Horst started eight games in left tackle for the Spartans in 2021, before missing the last four …
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Despite all the uncertainty of COVID, there is still value to be had in Wednesdays college basketball program. Here’s a breakdown of my top college basketball bets for a Big Ten matchup between Michigan State No.10 and Nebraska. Click on the odds below to place a bet now. You can continue the discussion in our …
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JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) – Father David Hudgins, judicial vicar of the Diocese of Lansing and pastor of St. Joseph’s Shrine in Brooklyn, died Monday morning. Original story: 53-year-old priest killed in Jackson County collision with US-127, Diocese of Lansing says Police said he lost control of his vehicle, lost control on a patch of ice …
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By COREY WILLIAMS, Associated Press SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) – The continued rise in coronavirus cases in Michigan and an expected increase after Christmas and New Years have extended vacations for some students. Classes scheduled to resume Monday in several districts have been canceled or moved online. The Detroit Public School Community District closed the school …
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By Marisa OrbeleJanuary 3, 2022 The family were among 17 people abducted by the 400 Mawozo gang in October while in Haiti on a mission trip with Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries. Hart, Michigan, hosted a family of Christian missionaries who were kidnapped in Haiti. A luncheon and prayer service was held Sunday afternoon for the …
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DETROIT (AP) – All schools in Detroit will be closed until Wednesday in the first week of January so teachers and staff can be tested for COVID-19 amid a spike in scale cases of State. The Detroit Public School Community District announced Friday that the district is canceling all in-person, online and virtual learning classes …
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EAST LANSING, Michigan. – Michigan State University students to begin next semester online as campus community and state continue to struggle against increase COVID-19[female[feminine spread. University president Samuel Stanley announced Friday that classes will begin remotely for the winter 2022 semester starting January 10 due to a spike in COVID infections among the campus community. …
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The State of Michigan arrives at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl NCAA College Football Game on Friday, December 24, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Michigan State will face Pitt in the game on December 30, 2021 (Paul Abell via Abell Images for Chick-fil-A Fishing Bowl) The Michigan State Spartans traveled nearly 800 …
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GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (AP) – A western Michigan company is producing a documentary that will focus on the civil rights struggle in Grand Rapids. The documentary is based on the book “A City Within a City: The Black Freedom Struggle in Grand Rapids, Michigan” and is in final stages of production, WXMI-TV reported Wednesday. Its …
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MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) – About 200 deer are expected to be slaughtered as part of a deer management program in a community in the Lansing area. The slaughter in Meridian Township was scheduled to begin on Saturday and continue through February 28, the Lansing State Journal reported. It will take place in some cantonal …
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Only 9% of Michigan State Police officers are women. That’s better than 2-8% in most other state police departments, but worse than 13% in Vermont and North Carolina, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center. However, state police plan to improve the situation by increasing the percentage of women in their candidate …
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UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WLUC) – 2021 began with quiet restaurants bound by capacity limits and curfews. The restrictions induced by the pandemic have caused frustration for business owners. Including Café Rosetta in Calumet, which refused to comply with state injunctions and was closed and fined by the court. The cafe was finally cleared to reopen …
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Michigan State coach Mel Tucker loses another member of his team. William Peagler, who is finishing his second season as a running backs coach with the Spartans, was announced Friday as the new tight ends coach in Florida. A Michigan State spokesperson has confirmed Peagler will coach with the No.10 Spartans (10-2, 7-2 Big Ten) …
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By TREVOR SOCHOCKI, JAMES PAXSON Click here for updates on this story MICHIGAN (WNEM) – A Mid-Michigan community is coming together to support theirs this holiday season. Employees at Louisiana Cookhouse and Lula’s Lily Pearls Lounge woke up without work Tuesday morning after a fire engulfed the building. Lula was not the only business affected …
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The economies of the United States and Michigan have performed strongly this year, despite the impact of the coronavirus. But there could be problems ahead in 2022. Michigan State University economist Charles Ballard said that in 2021 the United States made up for the reduction in gross domestic product it posted the previous year and …
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” Be authentic. “ This is the most important tip State Senator Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) said he would give to an LGBTQ + person considering running today. The 10-year veteran of Michigan city and state politics knows a thing or two about being yourself: When he first ran for Southfield City Council in 2011, Moss …
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Rachel Drobnak is an undergraduate student in crop and soil sciences in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. In addition, she is a student at the Specialized college and plays the Beaumont Tower carillon. The following student view is repurposed content, and the original story is available on the CANR website. I’ve always wanted …
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SCHOOL SHOT-MICHIGAN Prosecutors: Important connection needed for parents during school shooting DETROIT (AP) – Michigan prosecutors are fighting back against the parents of a boy accused of a school shooting that killed four students. James and Jennifer Crumbley are charged with manslaughter in this case. They want a judge to reduce their bail by $ …
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In the wake of the Oxford High School Shooting, questions about what happens at school after students drop off were all over the place. Considering how few law enforcement agencies already know what happens after the first bell rings, the responses are alarming. “In one of the studies or research that I read in a …
HAITITI-US HOSTAGES Father of kidnapped missionaries grateful they are free HART, Mich. (AP) – The father of four Christian missionaries from Michigan who escaped kidnappers in Haiti expresses his gratitude and says they are in good shape. Two other family members were also kidnapped but were released a few weeks ago. They are associated with …
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By ANNA LIZ NICHOLS, Associated Press / Report for America LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday signed legislation to allocate $ 1.5 billion to business economic development efforts, including possible funds to build a General Motors plant to manufacture electric vehicle batteries in the Lansing area. The legislation creates the Strategic …
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DETROIT (AP) – The city of Detroit is approaching the first anniversary of its COVID-19 vaccine rollout as authorities continue to urge residents to get vaccinated or receive boosters. More than 424,000 doses have been administered to residents aged 5 years and older since frontline medical staff and first responders began receiving vaccines on December …
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Friends, It’s the end of the semester, a remarkable semester in which we have taught successfully in person throughout. In the medical education program, we taught in clinics and simulations throughout most of the pandemic. But this semester, our courses in small and large groups also took place face to face. For graduate programs and …
EAST LANSING, Michigan. – Michigan State University students, faculty and staff will soon be receiving their COVID-19[female[femininebooster vaccine. University officials announced on Friday that the school’s coronavirus vaccine mandate is broadening to include booster injections in a bid to reduce the spread of the virus and infections within the community of the campus. MSU students, …
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AP-US-2020-CENSUS-DETROIT Report: the 2020 census may have missed thousands in Detroit Researchers hired by the city say the Census Bureau underestimated more than 8% of occupied dwellings in 10 Detroit neighborhoods in the 2020 census. They said Thursday that if that surveillance rate were applied across the country. city, it could mean tens of thousands …
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EAST LANSING, MI – Michigan State University will require all students, faculty, and staff to receive COVID-19 booster shots starting in the spring semester of 2022. President Samuel Stanley announced the recall requirement in a message to the college community on Friday, December 17. The spring semester 2022 begins January 10. The warrant, Stanley said, …
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Diana Talamantes is a second year student specializing in hotel in the Grand College of Business. On November 16, she won the Residential Business Community’s first Hills Climbed art competition and festival for “Raíces Profundas”, a poem she wrote about her experience as a first generation Latinx student. When I entered the Residential Business Community‘s …
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MICHIGAN PIPELINE Enbridge seeks federal jurisdiction in pipeline dispute TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) – Enbridge Energy is seeking federal court action in Michigan to shut down an oil pipeline that runs under a canal connecting two of the Great Lakes. Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a complaint in 2019, arguing that Enbridge’s Line 5 should …
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TRAVERSE CITY — The Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency is offering two new programs that give adults and children an added incentive to put away their money. In two separate programs for income-eligible households and children, the agency initiates participants’ savings accounts by depositing the first amount of money. The agency’s Nest Egg Savings program …
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EAST LANSING, Michigan – This is shaping up to be one of the most eventful signing days in recent memory for the state of Michigan. The team just finished a surprising 10-2 season, recently won an invitation to a New Years bowl and are looking to end the round on a high note. Head coach …
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The following is a joint public statement from Pino D. Colone, MD, president of the Michigan State Medical Society, and Julia Stocker Schneider, PhD, IA, CNL, president of the American Nurses Association – Michigan, in response to the growing shortage of nurses across the country. “Given the nursing shortage that is currently impacting patient care …
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Russ McNamara The pandemic has already made a bad situation worse, and the proposed legislation would help address staffing shortages and reduce health care disparities in rural areas, advocates say. The Michigan State House Education Committee has advanced bipartisan bills that would allow community colleges to offer a four-year bachelor of science degree in nursing. …
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The Michigan State House Education Committee introduced bipartisan bills that would allow community colleges to offer a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Michigan is in the middle of a fourth COVID-19 wave – with dozens of hospitals in the state at 75% of capacity or more. Local hospitals are understaffed and are looking …
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By SCOTT TALLEY, Detroit Free Press DETROIT (AP) – The date was August 26, 1979. The location was Cobo Hall. And a 17-year-old named Opolla Brown really wanted to meet a living legend who was once on the FBI’s Most Wanted List – political activist, author, scholar and scholar Angela Davis. The message that day: …
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BAY CITY, MI – Michigan State Police are organizing a civilian response to an active marksman training in Bay City. Community Service Soldier Mark Burch, assigned to the MSP’s Tri-City Post, teaches a session of the training program called Citizen Response to Active Shooter Events, or CRASE. The session will begin at 6:30 p.m. on …
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DETROIT (AP) – Construction has started on a $ 10.8 million development on the west side of Detroit that will include 38 affordable housing units as well as commercial space. The Sawyer Art Apartments are part of the Strategic Neighborhood Fund, a partnership between the city and Invest Detroit, according to the city. The one-block …
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LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – State Senator Ruth Johnson (R-HOLLY) on Thursday introduced legislation that would require mandatory reporting of threats in schools to law enforcement. Senate Bill 789 would require schools to immediately report law enforcement whenever school staff hear of a threat that a “reasonable” person would consider to be a real or implied …
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West Michigan’s economy remains strong heading into the end of 2021 with expectations of continued growth in 2022, according to a new outlook from The Good Place Inc. Nearly eight out of 10 businesses in an eight-county region saw increased sales over the past year, while more than 60 percent of businesses said they were …
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Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, installs a comprehensive orientation system that will help pedestrians and motorists navigate the campus. The $ 600,000 project includes construction signs as well as directional aids near roads and in pedestrian plazas, according to a press release. “The downtown GRCC campus is easily accessible by private …
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Spartans will have even more opportunities to gain hands-on experience while training to be behavior analysts through new partnerships with local K-12 school districts. Collaborations will help Michigan State University graduates MA in Applied Behavior Analysis (MA-ABA) be prepared to fill or create needed positions in schools. “Unfortunately, many school districts do not have board …
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Michigan state football star running back Kenneth Walker III was snubbed from voting for the Heisman Trophy this year, not having been invited to New York as a runner-up. Fans and members of the Spartan media were, understandably, extremely upset and took to social media to express this displeasure. Below we’ve compiled some of the …
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By ROSE WHITE, The Grand Rapids Press GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) – A 16-foot-tall stainless steel sculpture by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa has been installed in downtown Grand Rapids. Commissioned by the DeVos family, the sculpture titled “The Four Elements” is located at the northeast corner of Monroe Avenue and Lyon Street NW, reports The …
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By COREY WILLIAMS, Associated Press PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) – A third party will investigate the events at Oxford High School ahead of a school shooting that left four dead and six other students and a teacher injured, the Michigan district principal said on Saturday. Oxford Community Schools Superintendent Tim Throne said in a statement he …
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Bob tripi | Associated press Detroit –Former Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi ran for three touchdowns and Jay Ducker ran for 146 yards on 29 carries to propel northern Illinois to a 41-23 victory over Kent State in the Mid-American Conference title game on Saturday. This is the Huskies’ sixth MAC title (9-4) in the …
The following article explains five bills that were introduced, passed, or enacted by the Michigan State Legislature or Governor Gretchen Whitmer during the month of October. On the second and fourth Friday of each month, the Michigan Daily publishes a compilation of bills introduced to the Michigan State Legislature for use by University of Michigan …
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By COREY WILLIAMS and ED WHITE, Associated Press OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) – A teenager accused of killing four students at a Michigan high school was called to the office before the shooting, but “no discipline was warranted,” the superintendent said in his opening remarks Thursday prolonged since the tragedy. Tim Throne, head of Oxford …
OXFORD, Mich. (CNS) – A day after a tragic shooting claimed the lives of four Oxford High School students and forever changed the lives of countless others, community members were picking up the pieces. On a cold December 1 afternoon, the scene at Oxford High remained grim, with patrol cars and news vans dotting the …
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Michigan’s economy as a whole is recovering from last year, but the lingering effects of COVID-19 are having a disproportionately negative effect on small businesses, according to a new report released by the Michigan Small Business Association. The 17th annual fall scorecard was compiled by SBAM with the Michigan celebrates small business advocacy group. Michigan …
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Oakland News Now – Michigan community mourns deadly school shooting – video made by the YouTube channel with the logo in the upper left corner of the video. OaklandNewsNow.com is the original blog post for this type of video blog content. Nancy Chen reports that the 15-year-old suspected gunman killed three people and injured eight …
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LANSING, Michigan (WILX) – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it was only a matter of time before the new COVID-19 variant hit Michigan. November 29, 2021: Coronavirus report: Michigan reports 25,329 new cases and 137 deaths in past five days Michigan State Laboratory was one of the first in the country …
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Courtesy of the Michigan Association of Community Colleges The Michigan Community College Association in Lansing announced that it had appointed Brandy Johnson as president. “Brandy Johnson is a visionary leader with extensive political and legislative experience, which makes her an ideal candidate to lead the Michigan Community College Association,” said Chris Bott, Chairman of the …
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DETROIT (AP) – An American journalist who was recently released after spending nearly six months in jail in military-controlled Myanmar helped light one of eight Hanukkah candles at a downtown party from Detroit. Danny Fenster, 37, joined elected officials and community leaders on Sunday evening for the “Menorah in the D” event to mark the …
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Mel Tucker is overpaid. Man himself must admit it. Before ending his third season as a head coach – his second at Michigan State – Tucker is now the second-highest-paid coach in the game. Nick Saban is No.1, and some suggest the only similarities between the two are their contracts and the fact that Tucker …
Brian Long. Courtesy of Grand Valley State University (As seen on WZZM 13) Western Michigan’s economy remains plagued by supply chain issues, according to a new report. In western Michigan and across the country, supply chain issues have resulted in longer delivery times, missed deliveries, higher prices and sometimes exorbitant shipping costs, said Brian G. …
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FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) – Final fire damage assessments from the Flint explosion are due next week as neighbors help each other during this local disaster. Earl Marshall Jr. saw and felt the impact of the explosion on Hogarth Avenue in Flint on Monday night. READ MORE: Son fatally shoots mother while driving in Woodward near …
EAST LANSING, MI – The national organization Pi Alpha Phi has suspended the Michigan State University chapter of the fellowship following the death of a student. The student, identified as Phat Nguyen, died in an off-campus residence in the 400 block of Stoddard Avenue on November 20. Four people were found unconscious and Nguyen was …
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By Jamie Sherrod, James Paxson Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – Final fire damage assessments from the Flint explosion are due next week as neighbors help each other during this local disaster. Earl Marshall Jr. saw and felt the impact of the explosion on Hogarth Avenue in Flint on Monday …
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EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Following the death of a Michigan State University student over the weekend, the school and the Pi Alpha Phi national organization suspended the school fraternity chapter . The student, identified as Phat Nguyen, died early Saturday in an off-campus residence. An autopsy was performed, but the Sparrow Hospital medical examiner’s …
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Matthieu Mitchell Photography Soccer 11/24/2021 21:44:00 History links Michigan State Football Coach Mel tucker signed a 10-year contract, awaiting Board approval. “The board fully supports a new contract for Coach Tucker,” said Dianne Byrum, MSU board chair. “We are very pleased with his success at Michigan State University and the renewed enthusiasm for our football …
Bay Cliff Health Camp Principal Seth Rowles began working at Bay Cliff Health Camp the summer after his freshman year at Michigan State. Bay Cliff Health Camp is a non-profit therapy and wellness center for people with physical disabilities. Although it operates year-round, its main program is a seven-week summer therapy camp session for children …
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The exact origin of the water is unknown Michigan officials learned that some residents of an Upper Peninsula community were using unregulated water from an 1800s steam locomotive service station. According to the Department of Natural Resources, the Ontonagon County Greenland Township gas station once served the community of Lake Mine, which was first settled …
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MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. (AP) – A man twice convicted of breaking into homes owned by rapper Eminem is in trouble again after violating his probation by failing to show up for a probation appointment and by allegedly assaulting a security guard at a mall in the southeastern Michigan community of Taylor. Matthew Hughes, 28, pleaded …
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Create a space for collaboration for future business leaders Among the best business schools in the country, the Broad College of Business ensures that its facilities live up to its reputation. The recently opened Minskoff Pavilion, named in honor of former student and principal donor Edward J. Minskoff, covers 104,000 square feet dedicated to enhancing …
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By JENNIFER TIMAR, Livingston Daily BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) – Iraq War veteran Justin Billard is starting a business in Brighton Township that will employ and support his returning comrades. Tools for Veterans is housed in a workshop that Billard, 42, has set up in his garage. There he collects old hand tools, cleans and …
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(WXYZ) – A new forecast from the University of Michigan has found that Michigan’s economy is recovering from the pandemic faster than previous downturns, but inflation and the supply chain have a poor perception. According to the university, job growth has been healthy this year and is expected to continue over the next two years. …
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Roxy Mashkawiziikwe Sprowl (she / they) is in second year in the College of Social Sciences major in social work with a minor in Native Studies in law, justice and public policy. A citizen of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe, Sprowl is a committed student activist and member of the Social Sciences …
Getting quick access to cash can be difficult at the best of times. It can be even more difficult when times are tough. If you’re short on cash, a payday loan might seem like the only option, but there’s rarely a good reason to get one. Even if it’s just a small amount of money …
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