Stateside: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025
February 20, 2025
Explore the function of public meeting comment time, Isis Damil’s unique style, and MSU’s dean on the bird flu impact.
Explore the function of public meeting comment time, Isis Damil’s unique style, and MSU’s dean on the bird flu impact.
Billy Cloud, a former law enforcement officer, appointed as Cochise County recorder after predecessor’s resignation.
Five U-M faculty named Arthur F. Thurnau Professors for exceptional contributions to undergraduate education.
Pam Bondi was sworn in as the 87th U.S. attorney general. Her history suggests a focus on anti-abortion enforcement.
Jill Underly and Brittany Kinser advance to the Wisconsin Superintendent election, focusing on public vs. private education.
Barrier Fencing Supply Company invests $15M to launch its HQ and manufacturing hub in Columbus County, creating 151 jobs and boosting the local economy.
Former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, nominated for Labor Secretary, no longer backs the PRO Act, citing political reasons during her Senate hearing.
The Arizona House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill allowing speed suppression devices for drivers convicted of speeding.
During the Cold War, atomic tests in Nevada caused widespread illness. A compensation act expired, sparking renewed efforts.
The Trump administration’s funding freeze on USAID impacts agricultural research and Michigan farmers face uncertainty.
A study in JAMA Network Open shows rising U.S. hospital bed occupancy rates, noting staff shortages as a key factor.
On Stateside: a water main break floods homes in Southwest Detroit, a church lends support, and a chat with Windsor’s Mayor.
