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How could have government shutdown impact Michigan?

By Alysia Burgio December 20, 2024 / 6:15 PM EST / CBS Detroit (CBS DETROIT) - House Republicans went back to the drawing board Friday morning to approve new spending while trying to avoid a U.S. government shutdown. Dozens of Republicans voted …

New Ohio County sheriff prioritizes drug epidemic fight

WHEELING, W.Va. — Nelson Croft was sworn in as the new sheriff of Ohio County on Friday, and he has already set his sights on tackling the ongoing drug epidemic as his top priority. "I want to get our deputies on the roads and I want to shut down some …

Ohio LGBTQ+ groups urge governor Mike DeWine to veto Florida-like ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

Governor Mike Dewine. (Scott Olson/Getty) LGBTQ+ organisations in Ohio have urged Governor Mike DeWine to veto an anti-LGBTQ+ bill, likened to Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law, which would require students to be outed to their parents. DeWine had …

How the White House Functioned With a Diminished Biden in Charge

During the 2020 presidential primary, Jill Biden campaigned so extensively across Iowa that she held events in more counties than her husband—a fact her press secretary at the time, Michael LaRosa, touted to a local reporter. His superior in the Biden …

Michigan Police Suggest Stabbing of Company President by Employee May Be Inspired by Brian Thompson Killing: 'It Seems ...

Michigan police have suggested that the stabbing of a company president by an employee may have been inspired by the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, although the investigation continues. Greg Poulson, deputy chief of the Fruitport Township …

Whatcom Community College announces presidential candidate finalists

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Whatcom Community College (WCC) has narrowed the search for its newest president down to three candidates. WCC’s Board of Trustees announced the finalists will be coming to campus for a series of public forums on Jan. …

Advocates pushing for law to prevent overdose deaths in Michigan

GENESEE CO., Mich. (WNEM) – A mid-Michigan organization is spearheading a push in Lansing to prevent drug overdoses. Flint’s Wellness Aids Services is leading the charge for state lawmakers to pass new legislation. Yashica Ellis, the group’s client …

Broome out as National League of Cities president

After losing her reelection bid, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome will no longer serve as president of the National League of Cities. Comprising 2,700 local leaders from across the country, the National League of Cities has a stated goal advocating for and …

DeWine signs law to protect Ohio patients from sex abuse by docs, but plans to veto another bill

Patients will be better protected from sexual abuse by doctors and other medical professionals under a law signed by Gov. Mike DeWine. And he said he’ll take action on another piece of legislation from lame duck which backers say guarantees “medical free …

Michigan potato industry speaks in favor of checkoff increase

News Michigan potato industry speaks in favor of checkoff increase Michigan potato growers and processors voiced support for an increased assessment during this week’s public hearing with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. …

SCUTTLEBUTT: EP. 26 – Information for Hoosier Veterans, with Indiana State Senator Daryl Schmitt

ND Board of Higher Education approves separation agreement with BSC President

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – Doug Jensen is out as president of Bismarck State College. The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education on Friday approved a separation agreement after meeting in a closed-door executive session. Jensen’s term …

Weekly global protein digest: Iowa, Michigan report HPAI outbreaks in commercial poultry flocks

Livestock analyst Jim Wyckoff reports on global protein news California declares emergency over H5N1 situation California declared a state of emergency over the H5N1 virus as it spread more widely in dairy herds and after it has infected dozens of farm …

Who Is Nathan Mahoney? Michigan Man Allegedly Stabbed CEO in Possible Copycat Attack linked to the recent murder of ...

A Michigan man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his employer, the president of Anderson Express Inc., during a staff meeting. The attack, which occurred on December 17, is being investigated as a possible "copycat" crime, linked to the …

Focus West Michigan for 12-20-27

No charges in police shooting outside Trinity Health in GR, Mosaic Counseling expansion, last GR City Commission meeting for Mayor Bliss, Zeeland-based Gentex buys VOXX International, and a gift for Meals on Wheels Western Michigan. The Michigan House of …

Large solar project planned for Indiana's reclaimed mine land

A coal producer and renewable energy company have teamed up to put solar farms on reclaimed mine land in Indiana and Illinois. Peabody Energy and RWE Clean Energy hope the projects will generate 5.5 gigawatts of solar and battery storage all together. That …

Consumers Energy Announces New Plan to Continue Upgrading Michigan’s Natural Gas System

Consumers Energy announced new plans to continue modernizing and strengthening its natural gas system. // Photo courtesy of Consumers EnergyConsumers Energy in Jackson on Monday announced new plans to continue modernizing and strengthening its …

Trump nominates CatholicVote President Brian Burch as Ambassador to the Holy See

CV NEWS FEED // President-elect Donald Trump announced today that he has nominated CatholicVote President Brian Burch as U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See. Trump posted on Truth Social: “I am pleased to announce that Brian Burch will serve as the …

Messy end to Michigan lame duck

News Messy end to Michigan lame duck A handful of bills that could have benefited the state’s food and ag industry died Thursday after Michigan House lawmakers abruptly ended their session. Fourth-generation farmer and state senator Kevin Daley called the …

Early Reporting of 2025 Prescription Drug Price Changes

Prescription Drug Price Increases Range from 1.89% to 10.17% FAYETTEVILLE, NY, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The beginning of the year is typically the busiest time for price increases in prescription drug products, and …

GraceFull Home™ Joins Colorado Nonprofit Development Center to Enhance Support for the Unhoused

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GraceFull Home™, a trusted nonprofit furniture bank providing high-quality furnishings to Denver-area social service providers and individuals exiting unhousedness, is proud to …

Ohio Ballot Board Unanimously Approves Amendment to End Qualified Immunity

Group can now move on to collecting the 413,488 signatures necessary to get their amendment on the ballot COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ohio Coalition To End Qualified Immunity (The OCEQI) is proud to …

Frances Haugen, Jonathan Haidt Join Sustainable Media Center Board of Advisors

Frances Haugen and Jonathan Haidt join the Sustainable Media Center to combat social media harms, driving accountability and promoting healthier digital spaces. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sustainable …

Criminal Defense Attorney Allen Sawyer Ensures Man Charged with Second-Degree DUI Murder of Officer is Released on Bail

Attorney Allen Sawyer announces that his second-degree murder-charged client for the DUI death of a San Jose officer has been allowed to post bail and released. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to …

Guardian Case Management Reflects on Another Year of Growth and Innovation in K-12 Support

SCRANTON, PA, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the year draws to a close, Guardian Case Management, the nation’s largest provider of K-12 case management software, reflects on another year of progress, innovation, and …

DC Gears Up for Anti-Inauguration Ball Celebrating Artivism and Community Empowerment

A Night of Music, Activism, and Community Solidarity at the Historic Black Cat on MLK Day WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Washington, DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser preparing to fight for autonomy. …

Preserving evidence and securing justice for Assad’s crimes

Under former President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, the Syrian security sector kept meticulous records of its crimes. However, in the wake of the regime’s rapid fall, many files and server rooms at Syria’s security branches, prisons, and hospitals were burned …

Saudi Arabia’s diversified support for a two-state solution

More than a year has passed since the horrific attacks that took the lives of 1,200 innocent Israeli citizens on Oct. 7, 2023, a devastating day that led to many more devastating days in Gaza, where tens of thousands of innocent people have died and …

Following Georgia’s elections, ODIHR reiterates concerns over pressure on voters and independence of state institutions ...

WARSAW, 20 December 2024 – In its final report on the observation of the 26 October parliamentary elections in Georgia, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) reiterates its earlier findings and conclusions. The elections took …

Minority Business Development Agency Releases Report on Closing Supply Chain Gaps with MBEs

WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) released its Ways in Which Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) Can Meet Gaps in the U.S. Supply Chain report. This report presents several avenues …

Ban Ki-moon and Heinz Fischer Inspire Call to Action at International Forum on Education and Climate in Austria

The International Forum on Education and Climate brought together over 120 thought leaders, policymakers, experts, and students worldwide in Salzburg, Austria. VIENNA, AUSTRIA, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bringing together …

Iran's Regime Ramps Up Efforts on Nuclear Detonators, Says NCRI’s Washington Office

Stark warning about Tehran’s escalated activities aimed at developing nuclear weapons, according to recent intelligence gathered by the Iranian Resistance. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a press …

After NCLA Pressure, Department of Education Scraps Illegal Student Debt Cancellation Plans

Washington, D.C., Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, as the New Civil Liberties Alliance requested, the U.S. Department of Education announced the withdrawal of proposed rules that would have combined to unconstitutionally cancel more than $250 …

Over Fifty Industry Leaders to Gather in Dallas in April to Support Child Nutrition

2025 NCNC connects over 2,000 attendees with exhibitors and sponsors ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In April, over 50 Industry and nonprofit organizations will feature their resources at the 2025 National …

OSCE holds tenth annual general meeting of the permanent conference of organized crime prosecutors in Vienna

On 17 and18 December, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities hosted the Tenth Annual General Meeting of the Permanent Conference of Organized Crime Prosecutors (PCOCP) at …

Norman T. Roule | 'Taking the Edge Off the Middle East' Ep. 6

Middle East Focus Presents: ‘Taking the Edge Off the Middle East’ with Brian Katulis. A series of casual conversations with leading policy professionals on the most important happenings in the Middle East today - hosted by MEI’s Senior Fellow for US …

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Face Unpaid Work as Government Shutdown Looms

THOMSON , IL, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 350 federal law enforcement officers at Thomson Prison are bracing for potential missed paychecks as Congress approaches a critical funding deadline, threatening to …

Optical Satellite Communication Market Insights: Size, Share, and Key Growth Factors by 2028

Delray Beach, FL, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Optical Satellite Communication Market Size was valued at USD 282 Million in 2023 and is estimated to reach USD 1134 Million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 32.1% during the forecast period. The …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Issues Statement on Kidney PATIENT Act Amid Government Spending Debate

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States Congress continues to negotiate a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown, the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) calls on …