Michigan News

Nevada may invalidate RFK Jr.’s ballot signatures without VP

Article Summary – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent presidential campaign could face a setback in Nevada due to the failure to name a running mate when filing his petition, leaving the 15,000 signatures collected in the state potentially void. As Kennedy is set to reveal his running mate, the campaign

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Winter storm set to bring rain, snow from West Coast to Plains

TL/DR – A high-impact winter storm is set to affect areas from California to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, with about 14 million people currently under winter weather alerts. The storm has already resulted in significant snow accumulation in parts of Utah and Arizona, with blizzard conditions predicted for Colorado to Minnesota,

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Rescue Plan saves thousands from home foreclosure: Treasury report

Article Summary – According to a Treasury Department report, over 500,000 families avoided home foreclosures due to financial assistance from the American Rescue Plan. The 2021 legislation created the Homeowner Assistance Fund, which provided over $9.4 billion to states for homeowners’ mortgage payments, insurance costs, and utility bills after the

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‘Boil Water Advisory Rocks Grand Rapids Businesses’

Article Summary – Businesses in Grand Rapids, Michigan, were deciding whether to open following a citywide boil water advisory due to a major water main break. The advisory is expected to severely impact local food and beverage businesses already struggling due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Some businesses like the Lantern

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Kamala Harris: First VP to visit Planned Parenthood

Article Summary – Vice President Kamala Harris visited a Planned Parenthood clinic in Minnesota as part of her “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” tour, marking the first time a sitting US president or vice president is believed to have visited an abortion provider. The visit is aimed at raising awareness of

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Biden’s program expands, offering more student debt relief

Article Summary – The Biden administration has approved an additional $1.2 billion in student loan forgiveness, providing relief to 153,000 borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan. This round of forgiveness targets borrowers who have been making payments for at least 10 years on college loans

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Michigan School’s Strategy to Aid Students Post-Pandemic

Article Summary – Brimley Elementary School in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has experienced academic success during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering extended learning time and mental health support. The school’s students exceeded statewide scores in key subjects in the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress, leading the Education Trust–Midwest to recognize

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Millions may lose internet access

Article Summary – The FCC has stopped accepting applications for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides subsidized internet access to nearly 23 million Americans, due to its funding only extending to April 2024. The program, created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides a monthly discount on internet services

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Lawmakers seek to lure Hollywood to Michigan with tax breaks

Article Summary – Michigan lawmakers are reintroducing a film incentive program to attract film production companies to the region. The Multimedia Jobs Act will create a tax credit scheme, replacing the former 42% rebate of production costs, to encourage local job creation and boost customer traffic for small businesses. However,

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